Front Door Electrical Connector Broken - SEND HELP!

[CSharp]

I think I've found one of the most annoying repairs yet!

So... It's a beautiful weekend in South Florida, so I take my doors off. In the process, I forget to tuck the wires, and I let the door crash into the electrical connector that controls the windows, door lock, etc. There's only a small plastic piece that's broken, so I think it'll be fine... I'll just force it into place later... WRONG!

As you can see in the photo, the important parts of the connector for the electrical, are still in place, BUT, this overengineered piece of plastic is destroying every strand of patience I have.

I'm hoping someone here has some experience with this or some sort of tips and tricks to force this thing into place so I can roll my window up until I get it replaced.

The issue seems to be the female end. There appears to be something that's preventing the connector to go in, but I can't find any details on how it's constructed.

If anyone has any ideas, I'd really appreciate it!

Also, just FYI, if this happens to you, the whole door wiring has to be replaced. The part is only about $60-$80 but the dealer wants $400 to put it on.

DONT FORGET TO TUCK THE WIRES!

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[Terrymo]

Worst case scenario, you can remove your door panel and apply 12 volts power and ground to your window motor to get the window rolled up. If you apply power and it starts to roll down, reverse the connections and it will roll up. If you need the door panel removal steps let me know. It’s simpler than it looks.

 

[CSharp]

Worst case scenario, you can remove your door panel and apply 12 volts power and ground to your window motor to get the window rolled up. If you apply power and it starts to roll down, reverse the connections and it will roll up. If you need the door panel removal steps let me know. It’s simpler than it looks.

Any details on this manual process you can provide, I really appreciated it. I've searched and this seems to be the one thing I can't find on YouTube specifically for jeep wrangler.

 

[Mr.Habib]

If you know the pin out for the connectors, you could make up some small jumper wires to temporarily connect the female window controls to the door connector. Quicker than taking you door apart.

 

[WillysMeow]

If you know the pin out for the connectors, you could make up some small jumper wires to temporarily connect the female window controls to the door connector. Quicker than taking you door apart.

Or buy new plug housing at dealer, Digi-Key, Grainger, etc and do it yourself, it's an easy swap.

 

[CSharp]

If you know the pin out for the connectors, you could make up some small jumper wires to temporarily connect the female window controls to the door connector. Quicker than taking you door apart.

Thanks for the advice, but do you have any references or links you can share. I really don't know where to start with pins and wiring charts.

 

[NJJeep Guy]

In the diy pages there is a post detailing the electrical system. Wire colors and pin locations throughout the Jeep. If you need to move the window before getting the connector or door harness replaced that is a way to do it.

 

[Terrymo]

 

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[Turniipp]

@Terrymo I'm just going to say it out loud: Sometimes your helpfulness shames the rest of the forum. Jes' sayin!

 

[Terrymo]

@Terrymo I'm just going to say it out loud: Sometimes your helpfulness shames the rest of the forum. Jes' sayin!

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