Gold Plated Pins
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 25 other vehicles, including the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L, 2012 Lincoln Navigator, 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2012 Lincoln MKX, and 2012 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Gold plated terminals should only be replaced with new gold plated terminals.
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 engine control (EC) components equipped with gold terminals vary by vehicle application.