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    Help with amplifier 12point connector

    Hello everyone!
    I have been without radio/cd sound for some time. After some investigation here and on the car, I found out that the connectors to the amplifier may be showing signs of humidity.
    https://i.imgur.com/NanE32a.jpeg
    https://i.imgur.com/uaH5smF.jpeg

    Still, I got that out with no problem. However, I cannot disconnect the second one:
    https://i.imgur.com/GiExveo.jpeg

    Do you have any tips on how to get it out? I believe I'm supposed to squeeze the sides, but it won't budge... Could the humidity/oxidation have something to do with it?
    Many thanks!
    Last edited by JimLev; 10-04-2020 at 11:22 PM. Reason: Tried to fix the links.

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    Welcome to the forum dass88.
    I can’t get your links to work. OK, the www is missing.
    Yes, squeeze the ends of the connector while you pull it up.
    When I replaced my amp that 12 pin connector was very hard to pull out. Just keep pulling or get a pair of pliers to yank it out.
    Last edited by JimLev; 09-12-2020 at 09:26 AM.

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    I have always had trouble with that connector. As others have suggested, just be persistent, perhaps trying pliers to assist in its removal.
    I apply dielectric grease to the connectors before I reinstall the connector. Seems to help with subsequent removal.

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    I am gonna give another try! Thank you!

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    Deoxit! Seriously the stuff is magic


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    Quote Originally Posted by treat44 View Post
    Deoxit! Seriously the stuff is magic


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    I used to think that stuff was all hype, but I recently cleaned out all the connections on my antenna amp and diversity amp using Deoxit lithium grease and now I can tune in local FM channels again.
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