Specific Set of Crimpers for this terminal?

[TXCarGeek]

I’m having to replace the connector on the crank sensor on my E60 550i—seems to have shorted due to a coolant leak at the back of the engine. That leak will be fixed soon but until then, was hoping to get away with using the existing terminals and slotting them into a new connector. Not having luck with that as one terminal basically came apart into two pieces.

Now I’m left with either splicing a new pigtail or crimping on a new terminal onto the existing wire. Would like to try crimping a new terminal but was curious if these tiny terminals need a special crimper.

Any advice how you all would proceed would be great.

 

[RooflessVW]

Any decent crimper with MQS (I think?) dies should work well.

Repair wires are more commonly used. BMW counter should have them in stock.

 

[TXCarGeek]

Any decent crimper with MQS (I think?) dies should work well.

Repair wires are more commonly used. BMW counter should have them in stock.

Awesome, found some on Amazon that I can probably use. Really would like to avoid cutting into the factory wiring if I can but the full pigtail is readily available if necessary as is shown in this link : https://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/p...PPg37TteAhoZUCQLxF5RfvxFvuG6OubRoCLHAQAvD_BwE

 

[tnt_motorsports]

I’m having to replace the connector on the crank sensor on my E60 550i—seems to have shorted due to a coolant leak at the back of the engine. That leak will be fixed soon but until then, was hoping to get away with using the existing terminals and slotting them into a new connector. Not having luck with that as one terminal basically came apart into two pieces.

Now I’m left with either splicing a new pigtail or crimping on a new terminal onto the existing wire. Would like to try crimping a new terminal but was curious if these tiny terminals need a special crimper.

Any advice how you all would proceed would be great.

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I just bought these on Amazon. They work great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZD5XQZX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

It works on weatherpack connectors like these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092PL9W7K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[TXCarGeek]

I just bought these on Amazon. They work great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZD5XQZX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

It works on weatherpack connectors like these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092PL9W7K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

That’s perfect, thanks for sharing!

 

[f355spider]

I just bought these on Amazon. They work great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZD5XQZX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

It works on weatherpack connectors like these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092PL9W7K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I have a similar ratcheting crimper. I found the most important thing is buy extra connector pins and practice several times crimping before doing it on the car. It can take a few tries to get the hang of it.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

I have a similar ratcheting crimper. I found the most important thing is buy extra connector pins and practice several times crimping before doing it on the car. It can take a few tries to get the hang of it.

I would agree if you've not had experience crimping before practicing on spare wire would make sense.