Cleaning EEC connector

BatstangGT · May 18th, 2010, 05:49 PM

Im in the process of installing the sct chip just wondering how much of the eec connector i am supposed to clean. Ive read in some places to clean just the silver ones and not in between (in which case i think i have a serious problem on my hands ). but i just want to get this done. any help / as much disciption as possible from someone whos done it would be awesome. thanks.

Bullitt5339 · May 18th, 2010, 05:55 PM

I've always just rubbed the silver ones with a lady's fingernail file until the copper started showing, cleaned them with electrical contact cleaner and a Q-Tip and plugged the chip in. Never had a problem doing it that way in the 10 years I had to deal with plug in chips.

Thank god for handheld tuners though, I used to hate pulling the ECU out of the kickpanels, it was always near impossible to get them back in correctly.

MustangSR330 · May 18th, 2010, 06:11 PM

It doesn't matter if you scratched off the stuff in-between the copper strips. I did that on my last stang and it made no difference.

BatstangGT · May 18th, 2010, 06:17 PM

lol thanks sr330 thats what i wanted to hear. Do you have to make the copper show ive read older computers need the copper showing more than newer ones. like i say i certainly have no experience lol. i just wanna get this right the first time cuz your right its a f*ckin nightmare taking it out i can only imagine how bad putting it back in is. and i still have to install the chip and switch.

MustangSR330 · May 18th, 2010, 06:27 PM

Yeah just scratch the strips til they turn copper. Also most people just stick the computer back into the plastic holder without bolting everything back up.

BatstangGT · May 18th, 2010, 06:36 PM

Im not surprised at all but my streets are shitty here so i wouldnt want it to wiggle loose. i dunno if thats very likely or not.

MustangSR330 · May 18th, 2010, 06:39 PM

Lol definitely bolt the connector back into the comp. I meant bolting all the wires that hang infront of the comp to the brackets rather than just pushing them to the side.

BatstangGT · May 18th, 2010, 06:39 PM

oh and can you use rubbing alcohol instead of electrical contact cleaner?

MustangSR330 · May 18th, 2010, 06:59 PM

You don't really have to use anything. The main thing is just to get all the junk off the contacts.

BatstangGT · May 19th, 2010, 12:32 AM

Finally done! Works like a charm thanks everyone for the help!

May 18th, 2010, 05:49 PM	#1
BatstangGT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cleaning EEC connector Im in the process of installing the sct chip just wondering how much of the eec connector i am supposed to clean. Ive read in some places to clean just the silver ones and not in between (in which case i think i have a serious problem on my hands ). but i just want to get this done. any help / as much disciption as possible from someone whos done it would be awesome. thanks.

May 18th, 2010, 06:11 PM	#3
MustangSR330 Regular 2012 GT premium Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern NJ / McGuire AFB Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 reviews	It doesn't matter if you scratched off the stuff in-between the copper strips. I did that on my last stang and it made no difference. __________________ 2012 GT Grabber blue, 6M, 401a, glass roof, hid, 3.73s,

May 18th, 2010, 06:27 PM	#5
MustangSR330 Regular 2012 GT premium Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern NJ / McGuire AFB Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah just scratch the strips til they turn copper. Also most people just stick the computer back into the plastic holder without bolting everything back up. __________________ 2012 GT Grabber blue, 6M, 401a, glass roof, hid, 3.73s,

May 18th, 2010, 06:39 PM	#7
MustangSR330 Regular 2012 GT premium Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern NJ / McGuire AFB Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol definitely bolt the connector back into the comp. I meant bolting all the wires that hang infront of the comp to the brackets rather than just pushing them to the side. __________________ 2012 GT Grabber blue, 6M, 401a, glass roof, hid, 3.73s,

May 18th, 2010, 06:59 PM	#9
MustangSR330 Regular 2012 GT premium Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern NJ / McGuire AFB Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 reviews	You don't really have to use anything. The main thing is just to get all the junk off the contacts. __________________ 2012 GT Grabber blue, 6M, 401a, glass roof, hid, 3.73s,

May 18th, 2010, 05:55 PM	#2
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	I've always just rubbed the silver ones with a lady's fingernail file until the copper started showing, cleaned them with electrical contact cleaner and a Q-Tip and plugged the chip in. Never had a problem doing it that way in the 10 years I had to deal with plug in chips. Thank god for handheld tuners though, I used to hate pulling the ECU out of the kickpanels, it was always near impossible to get them back in correctly.

May 18th, 2010, 06:17 PM	#4
BatstangGT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol thanks sr330 thats what i wanted to hear. Do you have to make the copper show ive read older computers need the copper showing more than newer ones. like i say i certainly have no experience lol. i just wanna get this right the first time cuz your right its a f*ckin nightmare taking it out i can only imagine how bad putting it back in is. and i still have to install the chip and switch.

May 18th, 2010, 06:36 PM	#6
BatstangGT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im not surprised at all but my streets are shitty here so i wouldnt want it to wiggle loose. i dunno if thats very likely or not.

May 19th, 2010, 12:32 AM	#10
BatstangGT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	Finally done! Works like a charm thanks everyone for the help!

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