{"id":24,"date":"2015-10-30T13:50:41","date_gmt":"2015-10-30T20:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cruiser54.com\/?p=24"},"modified":"2017-06-18T11:54:24","modified_gmt":"2017-06-18T18:54:24","slug":"renix-c101-connector-refreshing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cruiser54.com\/?p=24","title":{"rendered":"Renix C101 Connector Refreshing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The C101 connector on 1987 and 1988 Renix Jeeps was a source of electrical resistance when the vehicles were new. So much so that the factory eliminated this connector in the 1989 and 1990 models. The factory recommended cleaning this connector to insure the proper voltage and ground signals between the ECU and the fuel injection sensors. We can only imagine how this connector has become a larger source of voltage loss and increased resistance over a period of more than 25 years. The C101 connector needs to be cleaned at least once in the lifetime of your vehicle. Chances are it\u2019s never been done before.<\/p>\n

Almost every critical signal between the engine sensors, injectors, ECU, and some to the TCU, travel this path through the C101 connector.<\/p>\n

That said, the cleaning described below is a real MUST DO right off the bat for any new-to-you Jeep. But, I strongly advocate eliminating the C101 at some point by following the procedure with photos and video in Tip\u00a027<\/a>. Soldering skills are required and it takes about an hour and a half.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The C101 connector is located on the driver\u2019s side firewall above and behind the brake booster. It is held together with a single bolt in it\u2019s center. To get the connectors apart, simply remove the \u00bc\u201d bolt and pull the halves apart. You will find the connector is packed with a black tar-like substance which has hardened over time.<\/p>\n

\"C101<\/a>Take a pocket screwdriver or the like and scrape out all the tar crap you can. Follow up by spraying out both connector halves with brake cleaner and then swabbing out the remainder of the tar. Repeat this procedure until the tar is totally removed. This may require 3 or more repetitions. Wipe out the connectors after spraying with a soft cloth.\"C101<\/a><\/p>\n

If you have a small pick or dental tool, tweak the female connectors on the one side so they grab the pins on the opposite side a bit tighter before bolting both halves back together.<\/p>\n

If you wish to eliminate this connector entirely (highly recommended), see Tip #27 – C101 Elimination<\/a><\/p>\n

Revised 1-31-2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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