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looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:45 am
by oden
Looking for a source of automotive connectors, are there any cheaper options then DIYautoTune?
Would like to pick the connectors rather then getting the mixed bag that is supplied in their weather Packs.
Re: looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:55 am
by oden
After abit more googling, the DIYautoTune weather kit is just a DELPHI Connector kit
Re: looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:53 pm
by Fred
I tend to just use good condition second hand stuff from wrecked cars combined with minimal of them. IE, only on sensors and solenoids etc, no "in the middle" ones. Sorry that I can't help!
Re: looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:15 am
by nimblemotors
oden wrote:Looking for a source of automotive connectors, are there any cheaper options then DIYautoTune?
Would like to pick the connectors rather then getting the mixed bag that is supplied in their weather Packs.
trailer wiring is what I used for my ignition. weather proof, wasn't expense, easy to find, large wires.
Re: looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:07 am
by sim
I have also been scavenging connectors from a couple of old
Volvo harnesses I have in a box.
From a brickspeed.net thread here:
http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=794
I found this:
http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/index. ... th/109_136
They might have something useful for you.
Re: looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:19 pm
by AncientGeek
If I can make a late contribution.. another option is Ampseal 16 and the more compact TE quadlock range. I get them from RS Online.
You have to order the pin housing, socket housing, pins and sockets separately. Nice thing is you can get gold plated pins and sockets for low voltage stuff like NB Lambda.
Re: looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 7:03 am
by oden
I ended up ordering a heap of Delphi 150 series from mouser as they were really cheap and easy to use.
At first glance I almost ordered the wrong parts, a note for anyone else thinking of getting these connectors. For one 8 pin connector you need to order the following parts:
Male plug
8 Male pins
Female plug
8 females pins
16 cable seals to match the diameter of the pins
1 CPA lock, optional
Re: looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 11:03 am
by malcom2073
I order a lot of stuff from
http://www.waytekwire.com/products/ . They have a wide range of weatherproof stuff that is really good for engine bay wiring.
Re: looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 7:59 pm
by tpsretard
Re: looking for automotive connectors, any suggestions?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:15 am
by nicholasjanssen
StarTech 8-Inch 24 Pin ATX 2.01 Power Extension Cable (ATX24POWEXT)
Can i use one of these chopped in half for my ecu?
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-8-Inch-P ... B000FL60AI
I can't spend 50 dollars for a simple connector, and this will be much easier for me to solder wire by wire