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Gold Plated Terminals

NOTE: Damaged gold terminals should only be replaced with NEW gold terminals.

Some engine control hardware has gold plated terminals on connectors and mating harness connectors to improve electrical stability for low current draw circuits and to enhance corrosion resistance. OBD-II components equipped with gold terminals will vary by vehicle application.