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Originally Posted by Bigdaddybenz
Hey guys, about a year or so ago, I replaced the conductor plate and the connector with after market parts. I thought it did the trick because the transmission never shifted so effortlessly and smooth.
Then, the connector started to leak and I decided to replace it with an OEM part.... So, maybe the aftermarket conductor plate may be in fact the problem.
When I removed the connector I felt the pins and sensed that the round thing of the conductor plate felt kinda flexy. Not broken but flimsy. I wonder if it is flexing away as I am trying to install the new connector . What I still have difficulty understanding is why the OEM connector is so difficult to seat.
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The new upgraded mercedes part has very thick O rings and it puts up a fight, Ive always used either assembly gel, ATF or even petroleum jelly on the O rings, carefully feel the connector lining up (its a learned feel which can be assisted by placing a small mirror and a flashlight to see inside the hole as you line it up - or use your phone camera to make a video)
once you line it up, push it home and it will somewhat click into place - and then you can tighten that small screw.
I also make sure to literally bathe the wiring in contact cleaner and then rewrap it with proper looming tape.