jon burrows Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Has any one got a suggestion for tidying and improving the connections that lurk under the front of the bonnet. The existing bullet connectors seem very fragile and I always manage to break some when removing or replacing the bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/39/category/7You coukd always go down this route (there are other styles on there, too). You've got me thinking it may be a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I've used weatherproof multi pin plugs and sockets on the bonnet loom. I'm not a lover of bullet connectors because they do corrode and the cables break when they are separated so I try to avoid using them wherever possible.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burrows Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 I like the idea of weather-proof connectors. I'll see what Maplins have to offer. Cheers. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 5881 wrote:I like the idea of weather-proof connectors. I'll see what Maplins have to offer. Cheers. JonJon you might find it best to go to a dedicated auto electrician supplier rather than Maplins. I use Autosparks and Vehicle Wiring Products and both firms are excellent with their strengths in different areas.These are the waterproof plugs I have used.http://www.autosparks.co.uk/index.php?cPath=94_737 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 as an aside, I started using a squirt of waxoil/whatever on the connectors about 15 years ago. Seems to work well stopping most problems (it was a tip I picked up from a landrover magazine, read whilst waiting at the dentists. Can remember that, but not anything useful these days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burrows Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 .......as if to tempt providence, at the MOT yesterday both nearside main beams were dead. They worked before I set off, but wouldn't play when the tester put the alignment gauge on. He kindly let me have a fiddle with birds nest, which got them working and all was well. So today I've ordered a multipin plug from Autosparks. Thanks for the tips.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burrows Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Finally sorted my wiring. Tidy, less faff removing the bonnet and weather proof! Brilliant thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Excellent. What connectors did you choose in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burrows Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 I followed the link from John ( http://www.autosparks.co.uk/index.php?cPath=94_737 ) and bought a nine pin connector, which has taken all the wiring apart from the two horn feeds...about a tenner including postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Bit tempted by this now, but concerned the pins will be too narrow?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1kit-10-Pin-Sealed-Waterproof-Car-Electrical-Wire-Connector-Plug-0-18cm-MA579-PR-/281229552540?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item417a966b9c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burrows Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 I see what you mean. 1.8mm doesn't seem enough for headlamp current. The one I fitted has pins/sockets that aren't that dissimilar to the bullets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doebag Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I had a problem on one of my motorcycles [suzuki ] The main multi connector to the headlamps was a known weak point for overheating. Recommended cure was to remove the factory connector and replace with one with larger teminals. 1.8mm would be a bit too small in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Bringing up an old thread... I went for these Super Seal jobbies. Rated for 14a continuous they should be more than up for the job. I bought two 6-way sets as I wanted to run earths and other things separately. I could have split each wire before the plugs to reduce the load but then it'd start to get silly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Very neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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