2.0 Coil Pack Connector white plastic piece lost.

[ReconJim]

I was doing a spark plug change and lost one of the white locking clips from the Coil Pack connector. Anyone got a clue about how to get another one?

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[limeade]

When I've broken the plastic retaining piece, I just use self-fusing (AKA self-vulcanizing) electrical tape to secure the two connectors together. I've done this multiple times and never had a connector come apart. Self-fusing electrical tape is superior to regular electrical tape and can be removed without all of the nasty stickiness left by regular electrical tape. I get the 3M brand from Home Depot.

To use correctly, start the free end on the connector and then stretch the tape as you wrap the part. This helps the tape to fuse each bottom layer.

If you deal with these connectors enough, they will break since they get brittle with age and heat. You'll spend too much time and effort trying to source new retainers and/or connectors when self-fusing tape is just as good.

 

[Wkaz]

A lot of times you can run a tie wrap through the slot and just cut it off next time.

 

[Vailjeeper]

I am changing the coil packs while replacing the oil filter housing. But, can't figure how to remove the connectors. I have lifted the white tabs one notch, but still can't get the connector off. Pressing the tab doesn't seem to do anything. Remove the tab completely? What is the secret?

 

[MFarmz]

I am changing the coil packs while replacing the oil filter housing. But, can't figure how to remove the connectors. I have lifted the white tabs one notch, but still can't get the connector off. Pressing the tab doesn't seem to do anything. Remove the tab completely? What is the secret?

I ended up using zip ties around the wire/connector and chaining them around the ignition coil

 

[Heimkehr]

In similar scenarios, I've creatively used safety wire, twisted lightly by hand only, to secure engine harness connectors that no longer lock in place.

The electrical connectors that are used on the Wrangler are easily the most non-intuitive and stubborn ones that I've ever had the displeasure of having to deal with. Granted, I've been spoiled by the well-designed and functioning connectors evident on the Hondas that we've owned for the past 22 years.

 

[jjvincent]

I am changing the coil packs while replacing the oil filter housing. But, can't figure how to remove the connectors. I have lifted the white tabs one notch, but still can't get the connector off. Pressing the tab doesn't seem to do anything. Remove the tab completely? What is the secret?

Mechanics picks. I'd never work on anything modern without them. Just pushing down the tab at times is not enough for it to release. Having those picks, you can go in the end and lift it up to clear the tab.

They sell those picks at Harbor Freight or Amazon. Typically a three pack. Since Jeeps have a horrible wiring harness that does not age well, you will need them as your Jeep gets older as you'll start breaking everything on those connectors.

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