Notes for opening contacts and locks of different plug contact systems
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Special tools required:
- 61 0 300
- 61 0 400
- 61 1 100
| Abbreviations of contacts and what they mean: | |
| ELA | Strand seal |
| D 1.5/2.5/3.5 | Round contacts with 1.5 mm, 2.5 mm or 3.5 mm diameter |
| MDK | Miniature double flat spring contact |
| JPT | Junior Power timer |
| DFK | Double flat spring contacts |
| Elo | Electronic contacts |
| Elo Power | Electronic contacts for heavy load |
| MQS | Micro Quadlock system |
| MPQ | Micro Power Quadlock |
| MLK | Mini laminated contact |
| SLK | Sensor laminated contact |
| LSK | Load current contact |
| MLK | Mini laminated contact |
| Mcon | Multi contact |
IMPORTANT:
The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded connectors (1).
Ultrasonically welded connectors (1) must be replaced completely.
Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their longitudinal side.
Ultrasonically welded connectors (1) must be replaced completely.
Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their longitudinal side.
NOTE:
Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool sets:
- Unlocking and pressing-off tool 61 1 150 is replaced as of 09/2005 by 61 0 300 (BMW) and 61 0 400 (MINI)
- Release and pressing-off tool 61 1 100 (engine)