Passat Auto TB

[scirocco25 at gmail.com (Eric Person)]

Oh, the TPS connector, the 3 pin one?  Yea Ive got that or can find one
probably.

On 8/3/06, Mark F. <mk1mark@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 8/3/06, julie@menloparkrandd.com <julie@menloparkrandd.com> wrote:
> > Actually the one I got had no cable connection, and the ones at home and
> in the yard didn't fit.
> > If you can find one with TPS, I'd love it!
>
>
> I just dealt with this yesterday.  I took an older style connector,
> and the 16v auto Passat connector and hacked/spliced/welded them
> together...
>
> Turned out nice, and works perfectly.  I tried taking a pic of it just
> now, but I have a problem with either my camera or rechargable
> batteries, so no go...  If you superimpose the older connector below
> the 16v one, you'll notice that the ball connector of the older one is
> a bit in front of the other.  When you go to weld it all up, keep the
> ball in the same position as on the older one - there is no
> "wrap-around" guide w/ the older system, and pulling on the ball at
> "2:00" vs. "12:00" will be easier w/ less stress on the parts...
>
> If anyone wants me to do this for them (for those without welders),
> just send me the two connector pieces, and I'll fabricate it for you
> (no charge!)...
>
> HTH,
>
> Mark.
> 75
> 82
> 82 Caddy
> 93 Chevy/Kia 1/2 ton
>