Gold Plated Pins
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When installing new terminals make sure new gold plated terminals are used where gold plated terminals where originally used.
Some engine control hardware has gold plated pins within the connectors and mating harness connectors to improve electrical stability for low current draw circuits and to enhance corrosion resistance. The EEC components equipped with gold terminals vary by vehicle application.