I've given up trying to fine a non-BMW alternative pin release tools.
I'm going to make one last ditch effort and post in all my threads and the LD Mailing list to see if someone has them I can borrow or lease.
This is what I need.
Sparks has the best prices, but they are still pretty damn spendy.
These are the kind of tools that are so narrow on size tolerances that the wrong ones can make this already tedious project a real PITA.
http://www.sparks-shop.lv/v3/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=11121&category_id=845&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=7&lang=en1501+1511 = $45.28
1504+1514 = $51.79
1502+1512 = $49.90
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This is the OEM supplier for BWM with part numbers and all.
88 88 6 611 131
Stahlwille 1501+1511
Kabelex Round Pin Release Tool, Small. Pin release tool for round receptacles with locking tongue and contact size of 1.5mm. Bushing size 2.9mm inside, 3.3mm outside. This tool has an ingenious feature to protect the tip. A sliding cover is built into the handle. Also used on BMW, Mercedes, Fiat, Opel and VW-Audi. (Note: the factory tool can be marked number 610 301).
Special Order $73.55
88 88 6 611 132
New Number: 83 30 0 495 385
Stahlwille 1504+1514
Kabelex Round Pin Release Tool - Medium. For contact size 2.5mm, Bushing size 4.0mm inside, 4.4mm outside. With sliding cover.
Special Order $84.31
88 88 6 611 133
New Number: 83 30 0 492 708
Stahlwille 1502+1512
Kabelex Round Pin Release Tool - Large. For contact size 3.5mm, Bushing size 4.4mm inside, 5.0mm outside. With sliding cover.
Special Order $79.99
Today I have to clean house, pay bills and wash clothes but I hope to free up enough time to finish the wiring harness table/board. If I can get that done, I'll start pinning the OEM harness to it and begin to split it open, trace and label wires.
This will help me learn to read and understand wiring schematics.
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