Crystal Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have a 2004 Millenium. Last week the horizontal stitch regulator quit working, and we discovered a broken blue wire at the encoder. After removing the heat shrink wrap, now two wires are broken. I've received parts (invoice number 30171). We got mini pins short ear - but I don't have a crimper that will work with that small of a pin. I need a suggestion for a crimper for this size wire, this type of terminal (pin). If you know a part number or exact name of the tool that will crimp the small wires into the pins that insert into the Molex terminal that goes into the housing. I do have a Digi-Key catalog that has a many many options. Help, pleeeeeez. Thanks, Crystal ------------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks all, for your replies. Last week when this happened, my husband soldered it right away - and it didn't work, but we know now it was probably because the pin was sort of mangled. This is also when the second wire broke. Talked to both Amy and Christie which resulted in the shipment of the new pins and molex housing. Then he attempted to crimp it with no success - then my call-out to all of you for help. Nigel's note gave me hope and my husband again soldered the wires to new pins. YIPPEE - it works perfectly again. Thus ends my expedition into custom quilting with no stitch regulator. Many Thanks, Crystal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eswindy Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Check with Snap on Tools they have a crimper for small wire.. You should have a dealer in your town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Crystal, Have you called Amy or Christie at APQS? Sorry to hear of your trouble, wish I had the answer. You may also want to try to get a hold of Dave and DeLoa Jones in South Haven, MI. Dave does repair work and might be able to tell you the exact tool that you would need. You should be able to find their contact information on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 MY BIL is a snap on tool rep. If anyone's in need of any tools, hollar up! I'll have him send out to ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Molex pins require a special tool. A regular crimper will not work properly. If you can not find one let me know I have several of them. Most of mine are Molex brand. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Chrystal I had the same thing happen on my wifes machine. I ordered the pins from Amy but in the mean time I removed the pin from the connector, used something like a eyeglass screwdriver to open up the crimp and soldered the wire to the pin and put it back together. I slid the heat shrink back into place and taped it well with electrical tape so the wires wouldn't flex at the connector. That was a year ago and I still have the new pins for next time. If your broken wire is on the encoder side of the connector how about taking it off the carriage and taking it to some one who makes up computer cables I'll bet you they would crimp it for next to nothing. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks everyone for the suggestions, especially Nigel for confirmation that soldering was OK. Everything's back to normal and I'm back in business with a functioning stitch regulator. Crystal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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