Andy Lef Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Good Morning,I am just replacing the sidelight bulb holders in my SVC 5 3/4 lights from halogen bulb holder to LED bulb holders and bought these - good to go (i thought ), however, I can't seem to find any simple plug in connectors to wire in the existing wires (the original male - female connectors are the wrong fit) so there is a snug watertight seal. I do not really want to go down the solder and seal route. Does anyone any "good ideas" on how to make the connection either with a suitable pre-made connector or something different but not too technical.Many thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I can't open that link. Is it this?http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDY0WDYxNw==/%24(KGrHqJ,!jQFBKE1DGBnBQTcSy(2SQ~~60_12.JPGJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Lef Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Jonathan HiYes it is - any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I don't understand the waterproof requirements. On my SV 5.75" headlights, the sidelight sits in a rubber grommet inside the headlamp bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Lef Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 OK - I was perhaps being overly cautious but what I really want to know is how am I going to connect the new LED bulb holder to the exisiting wiring. The existing connectors are too big to fit.Any wise words of wisdom from electrical wizards? I am trying to avoid too many bodges on the car - even if they do work most of the time........ Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Polevolt do a range of connectors. I would solder and insulate with heat shrink if it was my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 So this is the end for which there isn't a connector?http://my.frooition.com/080026/images/501holder2.jpgIf no-one recognises it I'd email the picture and dimensions to as many suppliers as possible, including PoleVolt. I emailed the eBay vendor to ask if they can supply the mating connector, but got a reply to say they can't.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Andy, it looks like that has a pair of mini male spade connections. Can you measure the width of one of them? Standard female crimp spades generally come in 2.8mm, 4.8mm or 6.3mm widths, so if yours is one of those you can probably use an appropriate insulated red crimp female spade (eg type R02 here).I say "probably" as the insulated shroud may be slightly too large to fit in the back of the lampholder, however, the clear covers for uninsulated crimps (eg this 2.8mm size) are slightly thinner so may fit better. The clear ones don't use the "standard" electricians red/blue/yellow insulated crimp tool, but you can manually crimp the metal part with long nose pliers and then solder to make a good joint, and slide the clear cover over (having remembered to thread it onto the wire first ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I would say you have the wrong bulb if you have to modify the wiring to take it fit. The easy answer would be to get the right led bulb withe the correct fitting for the SVC harness.or am I missing the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 My Cree LED sidelight bulb just fitted in place of the 501 glass 'pea' bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 That looks a lot like an AMP junior timer connector, in which case there will be an equivalent socket that will come with a set of crimpable pins for your existing wires and a seal boot.If i can do a link in this brave new world this looks like the part you may need: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-2-PIN-FEMALE-JUNIOR-POWER-TIMER-CONNECTOR-PLUG-KIT-FUEL-INJECTOR-CARGO-/181361072003 If it doesnt work just look for 2 pin female junior timer and it should get you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Lef Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 many thanks for all of your comments and suggestions - I'll have a trawl through them later tonight and let you know how I get on.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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