Gold Plated Pins
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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 plated pins vary by vehicle application. Only replace gold plated pins with new gold plated pins.