under bonnet fuse terminals

dag019 · Nov 27, 2022

Does anyone know where you can buy the correct crimp on terminal for the under bonnet maxi fuse box on a 300tdi?

they are not the standard maxi fuse terminals sold online every where as the little wings (pic below) do not fit into the land rover connector block

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I am looking for the terminals that look like this and fit into the pictures connector block:

lynall · Nov 27, 2022

I assume you realise the little wings bits fold over and crimp the wire?

dag019 · Nov 27, 2022

lynall said:
I assume you realise the little wings bits fold over and crimp the wire?

Apologies I should have been more specific. I am aware how crimp terminal connectors work, I am referring to the wings on the spade itself circled below. Having fitted this style of spade connector it will not go into the original land rover terminal block.

Hicap phill · Nov 27, 2022

I just used yellow spade connectors.

mystery · Nov 27, 2022

try https://www.automotiveconnectors.com/connector-terminals.html

Wolf Pack · May 4, 2024

dag019 said:
Does anyone know where you can buy the correct crimp on terminal for the under bonnet maxi fuse box on a 300tdi?

they are not the standard maxi fuse terminals sold online every where as the little wings (pic below) do not fit into the land rover connector block

I am looking for the terminals that look like this and fit into the pictures connector block:
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Good morning Dag019,

How do I get those brown wires out of that fusebox connector please?

Also, I am having a ridiculously difficult time reconnecting the main loom to that fusebox.

Is there a technique to get it back together?

dag019 · May 6, 2024

Wolf Pack said:
How do I get those brown wires out of that fusebox connector please?

From memory there is a aplastic clip inside of the plug that you need to depress to release the spade connector. You need something long and thing but also robust strong enough to press the plastic. I used a small jewellery screwdriver. But you can get specific tools: LINK

Wolf Pack said:
Also, I am having a ridiculously difficult time reconnecting the main loom to that fusebox.

Is there a technique to get it back together?

Do you have some more detail in what you are struggling with? The two half’s of the fusebox slide together vertically to lock into place and make the full fuse box. Or are you struggling with getting the actual terminals into the fuse box? Again white though just push up from the bottom and lock onto place. But if you have the little ears on the side of the terminal these will need to be carefully folded flat against the spade first.

mystery · May 6, 2024

Wolf Pack · May 6, 2024

Thank you dag019, here's what I'm struggling to reconnect:

Wolf Pack · May 6, 2024

mystery said:
try

Thanks mystery, much appreciated.

dag019 · May 6, 2024

Wolf Pack said:
Thank you dag019, here's what I'm struggling to reconnect:

Are you talking about the holders themselves? They should slide in vertically with the three blue ones on the other terminal. The little plastic lugs line up and hold it together (circled in the picture below). From memory is slides in up from the bottom.

the single green one is the auxiliary and will not have anything against it unless it’s needed.

If you are talking about removing the spade connectors from the holder @mystery covered that above.

Wolf Pack · May 6, 2024

dag019 said:
Are you talking about the holders themselves? They should slide in vertically with the three blue ones on the other terminal. The little plastic lugs line up and hold it together (circled in the picture below). From memory is slides in up from the bottom.

the single green one is the auxiliary and will not have anything against it unless it’s needed.

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If you are talking about removing the spade connectors from the holder @mystery covered that above.

The harness connector slides down from the top and I haven't been able to even get it started.
Something very basic is wrong, but I'm stumped.

dag019 · May 6, 2024

Wolf Pack said:
The harness connector slides down from the top and I haven't been able to even get it started.
Something very basic is wrong, but I'm stumped.

They Definitly just slide together. But it might be worth cleaning with a stiff brush, maybe a dab of your preferred lubricant. And a careful inspection to ensure none of the plastic is deformed?
It is one of those annoying plastic moments where you need the goldilocks of force. Too little and it doesn’t push together too much and it breaks. But just right and it will slide perfectly into place. They are a tight fit. Not a loose slide.

Wolf Pack · May 6, 2024

dag019 said:
They Definitly just slide together. But it might be worth cleaning with a stiff brush, maybe a dab of your preferred lubricant. And a careful inspection to ensure none of the plastic is deformed?
It is one of those annoying plastic moments where you need the goldilocks of force. Too little and it doesn’t push together too much and it breaks. But just right and it will slide perfectly into place. They are a tight fit. Not a loose slide.

It's the lining it up that seems to be the snag. I'll inspect again tomorrow and report back.
I bought a cut loom and tried it with the fusebox, but it was the same, so it must be me.

jickerson · Aug 20, 2024

mystery said:
try https://www.automotiveconnectors.com/connector-terminals.html

just ran across this post. Can you be more specific over which spade connectors work?

Wolf Pack · Aug 20, 2024

jickerson said:
just ran across this post. Can you be more specific over which spade connectors work?

If you mean that spades that fit on the main harness side, it's these:

Lear, Female, Contact 7.6mm, 14-16awg

Stockists of a wide range of electrical and wiring products for the Automotive and Motorsport industries. Connector housings, terminals and accessories.

www.automotiveconnectors.com

dag019 · Aug 20, 2024

Wolf Pack said:
If you mean that spades that fit on the main harness side, it's these:

Lear, Female, Contact 7.6mm, 14-16awg

Stockists of a wide range of electrical and wiring products for the Automotive and Motorsport industries. Connector housings, terminals and accessories.

www.automotiveconnectors.com

Can confirm that is also what I used to replace the autosparks aftermarket fuse board with the original plugs. From memory you just fold down the little tab sticking up to be flat along the back similar to the other two fingers.

jickerson · Aug 20, 2024

dag019 said:
Can confirm that is also what I used to replace the autosparks aftermarket fuse board with the original plugs. From memory you just fold down the little tab sticking up to be flat along the back similar to the other two fingers.

Thanks, sadly they look to be discontinued. Currently searching for a suitable replacement part

Wolf Pack · Aug 20, 2024

jickerson said:
Thanks, sadly they look to be discontinued. Currently searching for a suitable replacement part

Automotive Connectors has them in stock.
Look up their number and call them.

jickerson · Aug 21, 2024

I reached out to them, but they said they can't get any more of them

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