ABS sensor harness end?

[zach4887]

New to me volvo owner! Well, 5 months ago anyway, i picked up a 2006 volvo s40 t5 awd with the M66 trans. In the last few months I have done almost a complete rebuild of the suspension. All OEM supplier stuff including volvo springs, except for the Koni Orange struts, a labor of love really. Recently as i was putting in my strut assemblies i pushed the tab in on the ABS sensor harness to get it out of the way and SNAP!, the tab that locks it on to the sensor snapped off. I figured i'd buy a new harness can't be too expensive, i was wrong, most places are around 80-90 dollars for a new harness, which is insanely expensive, seeing as how it is just 2 thin wires and some rubber grommets to hold it onto the strut and inner fender. can i buy just the plug end and splice it on or solder it into? Just seeing how i can get out of it without spending damn near $100 when all i need is the clip/plug end. I appreciate any and all help!

[beigg]

No, you do not want to cheap out for that part. Weather tight/high-grade materials that are corrosion resistant [harnesses and sockets] are not easy to come by. When you do find a reputable supplier of the better replacement or like oem part that isn't prone to problems, you'll come to understand the expense.

[zach4887]

ok beigg, i'll take your opinion into consideration, but the harness is fine, just the plug. I was merely wondering if anyone knew of the supplier for the plugs, previously had 2 audi a4's (b5's) and there was tons of info on forums as to where you could find plugs to fit when those securing tabs broke. If a clip broke, order one up, cut wire and use 3m butt connectors, or the dielectric grease/heatshrink combo to make a watertight seal. The info/parts might not be available yet though, as this car is only ten years old vs the audis were almost twenty.