Electrical connector advice

[mhibbins]

When I took the bonnet off my s3 to remove the engine/gearbox I had to cut a lot of the econnectors to the lights as they were pretty crusty.

Should I use bullet or spade connectors to reconnect the wires or doesn't it matter?

Thanks,

Mark

[GreenV8S]

quote:When I took the bonnet off my s3 to remove the engine/gearbox I had to cut a lot of the econnectors to the lights as they were pretty crusty.

Should I use bullet or spade connectors to reconnect the wires or doesn't it matter?

Thanks,

Mark

Those multi-way connectors used on the V8S (I guess other models are similar?) are only intended for interior use. Wrong answer for something stuck in front of the wheel and they gave endless problems. I had mine replaced with bullets which were fine for a while but they corroded so badly that after a couple of years most of the connectors literally broke in half.

Spades would be the easiest option, as long as you get decent ones with proper sealed boots and not just those naff insulated ones. They will be fiddly to connect and remove, but presumably you won't need to do this very often?

I went for a slightly better solution in the end and got a set of SureSeal waterproof connectors. They're a very small connector (ten terminals in a connector about an inch across) good for about fifteen amps and completely waterproof. Got mine from Farnells electrical (they have a good web site, Google search should find it for you). Not cheap, but it gives a good permanent solution.

Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)



>> Edited by GreenV8S on Wednesday 4th September 11:54

[mhibbins]

Thanks Peter.

Mark

[thegamekeeper]

You could try ordering a catalogue from Vehicle Wiring Products. They do exactly what it says on the tin. el 0115 9305454

[thegamekeeper]

That should apply to everyone with a TVR not just Mark

[jmorgan]

If you want a permanant job and the conductors are clean then solder although its always handy to have a loom that disconnects with that type of bonnet, had it done to my Vixen.
Also those sctoch lock type IDC connectors are not very good for lighting so avoid them.