Struggling to unplug inverter coolant pump connector

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by greenMachinery, Oct 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM.

  1. greenMachinery

    greenMachinery New Member

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    I've been trying to unplug my 08 prius's inverter coolant pump electrical connector because my AM2 fuse blew recently and I'm trying to test if the coolant pump is the issue. However, something that should have taken a few minutes to fully test is proving to be quite frustrating as I can't seem to get the plug apart, even when pressing the tab to unlatch. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on how I could get it open?
     
    #1 greenMachinery, Oct 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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    Use some pliers to pinch it
     
    #2 JC91006, Oct 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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    You use long 45 degree needle nose isrs Irwin branded or such . Imed comes undone . The connector pliers are too short doh..
     
    #3 Tombukt2, Oct 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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