Washing Machine broken wire.

[DPG]

I thought the photo showed the two connectors involved and ssume they were both on a loom. But maybe it was all of the same one.

 

[telectrix]

Seems to be quite a lot of black dust, as if from smoke.

probably carbon off the brushes.

 

[Fenny666]

Hi all. Thanks again for all of your responses. I've been away for the weekend so not had chance to update.

The dust I think is just carbon off of the brushes. It's on it's third set.

I looked into what you suggested HandySparks about it being an IDC connector and I'm certain you are right. I tried in vain to find a replacement IDC connector but I gave up as I don't really know what I'm looking for and there's so many. I tried pulling it apart with 2 pairs of pliers, but I found the force I needed to apply was starting to crush the connector and it hadn't even budged. Is this typical or am I doing something wrong?

I also looked into the wago connectors. I found them on Screwfix but the 221's (lever type) they only had available in 32A as a 100 pack at £30.00. They do have some wago pushfit ones which are 24A and are £13ish. Would these be suitable also?

I've had another idea and would appreciate your thoughts. I've posted a couple of pics showing the male connector from the motor.
The wires on this side of the connector are fine. Could I cut off the female connector and crimp 'push on' connectors to the wires and use some heat shrink tubing and insert them directly to each of the pins on the male connector?

Once again thankyou for all your feedback and I look forward to your responses.

Cheers

 

[telectrix]

wago 221's are the answer. sure you can get them in smaller quantities than 100. try here. £2.88 for 10.
Wago 221 Compact Lever Splicing Connector 4.00mm - 2 Pole - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/WA412C.html?source=adwords&ad_position=1o2&ad_id=45425533757&placement=&kw=&network=g&matchtype=&ad_type=pla&product_id=WA412C&product_partition_id=174057596467&test=finalurl_v2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvezZBRDkARIsADKQyPmw06Q8XTBPegkHQ2KIePHgSuTAinmkqfvllb47ub99pxkpaVKXY2gaAts9EALw_wcB

cutwire 1 at a time , twist the strands neatly. push fit wagos are no use for fine stranded cables. stripping length is approx. 12mm.and mate up to the corresponding wire on the other side. 32A load is fine.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I think what I would do there, is cut the corresponding wire on the motor side connector and use a single 30A Wago or connector block just to reconnect the broken wire.
Then plug the multi connector block back in.
If any more break, just fix them individually.

 

[telectrix]

I think what I would do there, is cut the corresponding wire on the motor side connector and use a single 30A Wago or connector block just to reconnect the broken wire.
Then plug the multi connector block back in.
If any more break, just fix them individually.

now why didn'y i or anyone else think of that?