Michael Moore
Veteran Member
I have had some difficulty lately getting electrical pins out of the multi-pin connectors that VW uses on lighting circuits, injector pumps, and just about everywhere else in the car.
Sometimes, when fitting a new goodie or the latest Euro-gadget, it is necessary to remove a single wire from a connector and re-assign it. Other times, it's just handy to be able to remove a wire for troubleshooting purposes.
Below is a picture of a tool that the technician at my dealer uses to get these wires out. It is made by Snap-On. The green thing in the middle is about the size of a silver dollar - about 3 cm across. Apparently this tool costs about $10 or $15. It is not specific to VW's.
Sometimes, when fitting a new goodie or the latest Euro-gadget, it is necessary to remove a single wire from a connector and re-assign it. Other times, it's just handy to be able to remove a wire for troubleshooting purposes.
Below is a picture of a tool that the technician at my dealer uses to get these wires out. It is made by Snap-On. The green thing in the middle is about the size of a silver dollar - about 3 cm across. Apparently this tool costs about $10 or $15. It is not specific to VW's.