Throttle actuator with broken connector housing

[tbone28]

Will this be an issue for installation? Will the connection come loose if installed as is?

If I superglue the pieces back on, I'm thinking it should hold up over time as this is non-load bearing?


TA broken connector housing by Quest4Six, on Flickr

[Helmsman]

I would put it back in. As long as it holds the mating connector firmly in place I can't imagin there should be an issue.

[tbuck]

I have had plenty of connectors and plugs break over the years, not uncommon on BMW's that's for sure. Older engine plastics get very brittle over the years. This looks like the locking tab on the connector is on a part that has come off (not certain, but looks like it), so I would take a small high-temp wire tie (make sure it is high-temp, super hot in the valley) and wrap it around the whole plug assembly when you put it back on just to be sure. Otherwise it could easily vibrate off and then you would be in limp mode.

[tbone28]

Thanks. Yes it is the locking tab