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R50/53 Does this connector suppose have oil in it

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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Does this connector suppose have oil in it

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The circular connector in my mini has some oil like residuce in it, is that normal or should I clean it out. Not my car but it points out what connector I am talking about. How do I go about cleaning this connector?

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It shouldn't have oil in it, unless someone put contact connector oil in it to prevent corrosion.
 
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So how do I go about cleaning it out?
 
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easiest thing is to spray it out with brake clean or an electrical connector cleaner
 
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Thanks a lot that was what I was leaning towards as well.
 
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