I am trying to remove ( for the first time) a 9-pin plug from an Athearn locomotive so I can plug in a decoder; I can not easily remove either 9 pin plug - from the loco, or from the decoder. Is there a trick to this? does anyone have any suggestions so I do not break anything? I tried to grip and pull the two pieces apart, but it seems they are not interested in coming apart…
Any help would be appreciated…Thanks,
Mr Mick from York, Maine
New Haven modeler
You may have to use a small flat-bladed screwdriver to get it started, they usually lock together pretty tightly. Some sound decoders have the covering plastic wrap going over the connection to the 9-pin plug so you sometimes have to take a hobby knife or single-edge razor blade to trim a little of the covering away to separate them out.
Mr Mick
You have to grasp firmly and rock it from side to side. The Athearns I have done almost seem like they were glued. They do come apart. A small screw driver to pry it and just right before something breaks they separate.
Pete
OK, thanks; a small screwdriver to get it started, and then some rock and roll.
I was concerned there was some sort of lock-tab, but no…just work at it.
I appreciate the help,
Mr. Mick from York, Maine