MAF sensor connector

[vjjack04]

One of the MAF sensors on the air tube before the throttle body has a broken clip on the connector (on my 2008 coupe). Its still working fine, just a broken clip. Anyone know where I can find one of these specific weather pac connectors? I've searched on line and cannot find ones like are on the Viper. Searches at mopar part sites come up empty too...Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[MoparMap]

Have a picture by any chance? I got decent at identifying connectors when I had to find all the ones to build the harness for my 5.7 in my 67 Dart. Sometimes they are manufacturer specific, but since this is just going to a sensor I would hope it wouldn't be that oddball.

 

[vjjack04]

MoparMap, I agree it should be a pretty common weatherpack type connector. I will get detailed pictures and post them.

 

[NVViperTech]

This is the MOPAR part number(5013979AC) for the MAF connectors. They are not cheap. But you may be able to find a number on the old connector and search on mouser.com. They may have the connector body and terminals.

 

[vjjack04]

MoparMap,
Here are a couple pictures.

 

[vjjack04]

NVViperTech, thank you. I really just want to get a couple connector, take it apart and use what I have existing....as you can see, I broke the clip. It still works without it, but it bugs me.

 

[NVViperTech]

You might be able to search on mouser.com with those numbers on the body of the connector. I can't see the numbers clearly otherwise I would check it for you.

 

[MoparMap]

I'm thinking that's this guy: https://www.waytekwire.com/brands/a...nnectors/aptiv-54200409-apex-2-8-sealed-4-way

Aptive Apex 2.8 series. Same series they used on the crank and cam sensors for my 5.7 Hemi I believe.

 

[vjjack04]

NVViperTech and MoparMap, Thank you for your assistance. I have done a lot of research to include looking at a few drawings of connectors. It is indeed an Aptive (formerly Delphi) Connector. There are a few different numbers. I found an additional number on the body of the connector of 52772 and that seems to correlate to one like the one at WayTek and this one at Mouser https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/829-15425692
Both of them have dimensions the same. Seems the connectors are the same. I ordered two of the Mouser ones. I will let you know if that works (I am optimistic that it will). Thank you.

 

[MoparMap]

The different numbers on connector drawings typically refer to either different colors, keyings, or materials. A lot of times those go hand in hand (like a nylon one might be green, but an ABS one might be black, etc.). Keying is typically the most important. Some keys are actually proprietary to a manufacturer, so they won't let you buy them (the speed sensor on the T56 for the earlier Vipers seems this way to me, I tried everything I could find and never could get one to match).

The numbers on the connectors themselves can be hit and miss. A lot of connectors have a material code on them (like PA56 or something like that), which usually refers to what they are made of. Less helpful when you have a pile of connectors that all have the same number on them but are different connectors, lol.

 

[vjjack04]

Once I get the connectors I will follow up on this thread and let y'all know if they work (or if they don't).

 

[efnfast]

Is it just the locking clip that's broken? If so for piece of mind you could zip-tie tie.

Or just leave it - I broke the stupid clip on the MAF on my z06 and left it .... hasn't been a problem in almost 20yrs

 

[vjjack04]

Is it just the locking clip that's broken? If so for piece of mind you could zip-tie tie.

Or just leave it - I broke the stupid clip on the MAF on my z06 and left it .... hasn't been a problem in almost 20yrs

Thanks; you are right. I could leave it, it works fine. But I want to fix it. Nearly certain the clip I ordered is the one that'll do it. Pretty simple fix. I'll update this once I do.

 

[vjjack04]

OK, these connectors are the correct ones; fix complete.

 

[GTS Dean]

FYI - That terminal looks exactly like the fuel pump/sender connector on my car.

 

[MoparMap]

They are also pretty similar to the GT150 series Metripak connectors, though those are a little more rounded on the inside. The Apex series stuff is more like the rectangle with rounded corners, while the GT150 stuff is more like a slot shape. I believe the oil pressure sender, A/C clutch connector, and maybe the crank (and possibly cam) sensors are also the same Apex series, just different pin counts.

 

[vjjack04]

MoparMap, yes looks like you are right. Thanks to you and all who assisted. Mouser is a good source. They have what is needed and I was able to make the quick fix and learned a lesson on removing those connectors. Pretty easy to remove, in hindsight.

 

[MoparMap]

I wish they didn't make it so hard to find out which series different connectors were. So often they want to sell you a pigtail to fix something, but that just means you're butt splicing wires somewhere, which is another failure point. While some do require some more unique tooling, generally speaking it's not that hard to re-pin stuff or crimp a new terminal on. I know most terminals have their own special crimp dies, but generally speaking a generic open or closed barrel crimper will get you decently far.

 

[vjjack04]

MoparMap, thanks. As you probably know, I didn't have to even take the metal terminals off. I was able to take the Aptiv connector apart and replace it with new one. It's pretty simple. However, I have had to crimp those before and have a crimper that work correctly. At least I have a source for the connectors and know where to find them in case I need one somewhere else in the future.

 

[Goggles Pizano]

@vjjack04 your final post should be summarizing the part numbers and manufacturer of the connect so readers can cross reference them.

 

[vjjack04]

GoogleP, my post #9 includes the solution (at least "a" solution), with part number used and obviously the manufacturer at the link to Mouser https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/829-15425692
(link takes one to the part number used).

 

[Goggles Pizano]

Here is the datasheet. Links go obsolete.