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To be honest I would'nt go prodding about too much with a blunt screwdriver at first. It may be that it's become a bit corroded so I would carefully spray the connector with switch cleaner first but don't go mad with it!! Just enough to wet the connector and soften any corrosion that that might be making it tight...make sure it is all discharged first of course!! Leave it for a while and apply again if necessary. Once the connector has been removed make sure that it is clean and dry and apply a small amount of grease (we used to use Vaseline) but there are proper high voltage greases about. This will help prevent further corrosion and keep moisture out.


Rich.