How to remove pin from MC4 solar connector

I hope this helps someone trying to depin an MC4 solar connector.
Another tip is when you remove the sleeve that's been bent, try to bend it back larger so it grips the housing tightly again.

[@LawrencePina]

Thank you for sharing this very helpful tip. I was so upset with myself for having made a wiring mistake. While others regurgitate that it's impossible to depin an MC4 solar connector, this method works perfectly, in seconds, just as you say. Fixed my mistake in no time. Saved the connector. Relieved much frustration!

[@PilotJona]

God bless people like u, just vid i was looking for

[@adogg1818]

@@PilotJona Thank you. I was trying to make the video as short and 'to the point' as possible. I can't stand it when people add an intro to their videos or tell their life story first. Haha

[@PilotJona]

@@adogg1818 that is more appreciated than u imagine 💯

[@PilotJona]

@@adogg1818btw i managed to disconnect the pin from the female mc4, but could disconnect the pin for the male mc4.. struggled for a couple hours but never figured it out. Maybe you know how

[@PVW4EVER]

Thanks for saving my solar project wiring. I did not want to buy another adapter. I can continue to keep red wires positive from panel to controller!

[@ridaxab]

As someone else mentioned, just twist and pull. Don't need any tools and takes just a second.

[@doreentinning6870]

Thank you for showing how the pin is fitted. If the pin is pushed using a 7mm drill shank and at the same time is turned at the crimp end of the pin with a thin blade of a suitable screwdriver, I used a letter opener, the sleeve and pin can be screwed out of the housing.

[@RemoGaggi]

This is the way. It worked!

[@doreentinning6870]

The pin is held in the housing by the barbed sleeve which can be screwed out of the housing by rotating the pin whilst applying pressure to the pin.

[@CncObsession]

Worked like a charm, just enough to pass the cable thru a gland nut and reuse. Thanks

[@kero-oke9300]

Thanks for the instruction. It's really hard to pick. I inserted a small piece of plastic to help with the pick, picked all around it, finally got it out.

[@adogg1818]

You're welcome. It's not designed to be removed. So some connectors may be really difficult. I'm glad you were able to get it. I made this video because I couldn't find anything myself on how to do it. I'm glad this video was of some help to you.

[@FrugalBuilding]

Just tried this method and it works just as described. Thanks very much!

[@mikec7860]

Thanks, had to go through a few videos to find out how to do this.

[@HellTriX]

twist and pull is the answer, no need to pick :D

[@mary74724]

Thank❤❤❤💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👍👍👍 very much

[@raygodbout]

Thanks, just what I needed to know. CZcams is great!

[@sirculito15893]

This Better than renogy tutorials

[@freedomdog77]

Thanks mate, you saved my bacon. I crimped the negative pin on the positive cable and plugged it in. Doh!

[@matthif3364]

pull soft and turn a lil bit right and left and the pin will come. dont need a needle.

[@afederici75]

Perfect! Exactly what I needed :) Thanks!

[@TheOneGoodRoad]

Thank you so much 🙏❤

[@mudtang89]

Worked like a charm. Thanks.

[@611delboy]

Thank you for that, i had just ordered 2 new connectors when i found your video, cancelled the order right away..

[@terriestewart3102]

Thanks for sharing 😇

[@adogg1818]

You're welcome!

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

Thanks
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[@SunnyJasper53]

Exellent Great Job ❤

[@alexanderlorenz8696]

could you do a video how to remove and disassemble it entirely?

[@GunninWizard]

alot of these conectoirs are spotty and dont work unless u move the wire a certain way, how to fix that? just remove it? and put in new one?

[@adogg1818]

There are a lot of cheap connectors on the market that may be problematic. The pin is not designed to come out like my video shows. You're suppose to just cut and install a new connector. Also, I'd recommend paying more for them from a reputable source like a website that specializes in solar equipment.

[@sunstart]

All you have to do is twist it and pull twist and pull and it should come apart no need for any tools

[@antben]

Works even better with a small screwdriver. In my case, the sleeve stayed inside.

[@Innov8orRepair]

Thanks!

[@RyanBautista]

You didn’t show how exactly you remove from MC4. You just tell only how you remove it with that small pin

[@Laurel-Crowned]

Must have gotten jacked! The two different brands I purchased don't have those sleeves and I found out no matter how well you crimp them you can still pull out the wire 😤
Sick of this fake Chinese crap they're selling

[@ericross5048]

It’s not recommended that these be reused

[@shawng5799]

But I put a brand new one on and forgot the collar on the panel🙄😁

[@ericross5048]

@@shawng5799 you mean the gland? the rubber bit?

[@shawng5799]

@@ericross5048 No the plastic ferrule on the panel junction box.

[@benjamincaschera5437]

This is dangerous. don't do it, replace the connector.

[@giuseppevillella9445]

Ciao interessante il tuo canale, mi sono appena iscritto 👍🔋🤝 nel mio canale tratto 18650 fai da te solare 👋🏻😁

[@crinsen]

or just yank on it back in forth it wlll give up an come right out lol