ECT sensor went south...also changing t-stat...pins on ECT connection a bit corroded, pulled too hard to separate connector...wound up breaking off one wire on the ENGINE side of connector...rats!!..now what...??..can I take plug apart and attempt a splice?...don't see how plug comes apart....will twisting and tape be okay?...thinking not, as this is low voltage, critical to proper engine management...

thanks all...hope my day improves...

Tom

Not knowing what the damage is, your best bet is to find a junk yard piece with at least 3 inches of wire attached to the plug. Then you can solder and shrink wrap to your wiring.

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appreciate your input as always Klaus.....got plug apart, but then had wire, engine side of plug, break further down...tried butt splicing it, but can't get at it...short of pulling radiator, supports, etc. to give unfettered access, I'm up a stump...none of the junkyards around here Seem to have Volvos, nearest a 45 minute drive.....gonna throw it at my local indy...DID get new ECT sensor and thermostat installed, and coolant mostly flushed as well...hate to give in, but my times of flat on my back or on my knees in my driveway are drawing to a close I'm afraid...inky has a lift, perhaps can free yo broken wire further along in the harness...