Beaver
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Beaver
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Nice one. Thanks. I'll take a look at lunchtime.
Station House
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If you unscrew the rear lamp cover plate inside the rear tub (drivers side) you should find loads of spare bullet connectors
A little time with a multimeter will quickly identify the relevant circuits for indicators, stop lamps etc
A little time with a multimeter will quickly identify the relevant circuits for indicators, stop lamps etc
PaulMc
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Not on a TD5 or Puma.
There aren't any bullet connectors in the rear wiring, everything is connected using sealed connectors.
As jimwyllie has said, there's a dedicated 9-way towing electrics connector (Grey) under the O/S rear wheelarch, behind the mud screen, which the 12N (or 13-pin Euro) towing electrics plug in to -
Close-up -
Connected -
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Station House
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Cheers Paul
Makes life much easier than wiring my 1994 Defender!
Makes life much easier than wiring my 1994 Defender!
SteNova
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maybe on a new vehicle, just think how dirty and rotten that plug will be on something 10+ years old
PaulMc
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maybe on a new vehicle, just think how dirty and rotten that plug will be on something 10+ years old
The connector is fitted with a rubber sealing cap at the factory, but I have come accross them, where water has crept into them and coroded the terminals.
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PaulMc
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Mmm I can't seem to find one on my 1994 defender just a multitude of vacant black bullet connectors!!!
The 9-way sealed connector was used from the start of TD5 production (1999 Model Year).
Earlier Defenders and pre-Defender (like mine) have the Lucas 3/16" (4.7mm) bullet connectors behind the O/S rear lamp cover.
300Tdi pictured -
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PaulMc
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Bugger that's like mine just 100x cleaner
Paul do you have any idea where I can get those type of connectors or make a new simpler alternative.?
You can get the Lucas bullets and the 'snap connectors' (the 2-way, 4-way, and 6-way junctions) from most sources, including eBay.
Most sellers only sell the Brass bullets, which are available in two types -
solder -
and crimp -
But, the Brass crimp type require a special type of crimper, which isn't cheap.
Hex crimp -
and Hex crimper -
There's also a slightly cheaper crimper, that crimps 2 x 'flats' onto the bullet, rather than a Hexagon -
All the above is from Vehicle Wiring Products - Vehicle Wiring Products Ltd. Suppliers of auto electrical parts.
VWP also sell a 4.7mm bullet that is crimped using a standard crimping tool for non-insulated terminals -
This is similar to the bullets used by Land Rover, and is much easier to crimp.
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Landyfox
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Paul these are the crimpers that I have, by the looks of it they're not suitable.
Ideally I would like to replace many of the aftermarket farmer modification with new clean connectors and the correct wire combinations. Can you recommend where I can purchase new sealed plug type connectors and uninsulated connectors.
Thanks Paul!
Ideally I would like to replace many of the aftermarket farmer modification with new clean connectors and the correct wire combinations. Can you recommend where I can purchase new sealed plug type connectors and uninsulated connectors.
Thanks Paul!
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PaulMc
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Any of the following can supply what you're looking for -
Auto Electrical Components, Parts and Accessories for Trade and DIY: Polevolt Ltd
Vehicle Wiring Products Ltd. Suppliers of auto electrical parts.
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Autosparks, World leading supplier of classic car wiring looms
As can numerous eBay sellers.
Although, my personal preference would be for Polevolt, as they have a wide selection of stuff, and their prices are very good.
I would recommend using Econoseal connectors to replace bullet connectors.
You will already have a number of Econoseal connectors on your Defender - on the lights, the main harness to chassis harness connections, etc...
Polevolt sell the range of Econoseal 070 connectors, from 2-way though to 13-way, in both male and female -
Econoseal Connectors: Polevolt Ltd
Your crimpers are OK for unsealed, uninsulated terminals, but for sealed connectors, you will need a different type of crimper.
This one from Polevolt crimps the conductor and seal in one operation -
Ratchet Crimp tool for Econoseal & Superseal terminals.: TT351
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