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Old 29-04-2022, 10:43   #1
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Can't unplug Wires from Autopilot

Hey everyone! I have an excruciatingly frustrating but very simple problem. I have an auto helm EV 100 Course computer. I cannot for the life of me figure out how how to loosen then and tighten the cable connection for the main power connectors for the motor. There are no visible or accessible flat screws that I would expect to see as far as I can tell.

They say "Wagu". I even removed the back cover and attempted to remove the motherboard with no luck (wasnt able to after removing back cover and mobo screws and didnt want to bend it) I know this is an old one but any ideas?
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Re: Can't unplug Wires from Autopilot

Those look like Wago (not Wagu) spring loaded connectors. Try lifting the copper part you see in the holes and see if that releases the wires. If that doesn't work I'd look to see if instead they are Wago lever connectors, in which case a plastic part pivots and clamps down on the wire.
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Re: Can't unplug Wires from Autopilot

+1 Wago Cage Clamp®. Use a small screwdriver to release the wire. Not the exact model, but the first video has a standard cutaway terminal block with the same technology, lets you see how it works. Releasing is at the end.





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Re: Can't unplug Wires from Autopilot

Hey all, thank you! These plugs are worthless! Bu5 your diagrams helped me. I tinned 5he wires which helped.
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