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headlight wiring
Just got finished replacing the switch in my 92 XJ. That wasn't the
problem. Fished around and found a wiring connector behind left headlight that was corroded as hell. Anybody ever tried bypassing one of these with splices? Any reasons not to? If I have to replace I will, just trying to save another half day dismantling a boneyard heap. There are at least 2 wires that corroded to the ppoint they broke, so cleaning and reattaching to original connector seems pointless. |
Re: headlight wiring
You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in
and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. "JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message news:dumaisjpka-C2B95B.17313511052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... > Just got finished replacing the switch in my 92 XJ. That wasn't the > problem. Fished around and found a wiring connector behind left > headlight that was corroded as hell. Anybody ever tried bypassing one of > these with splices? Any reasons not to? If I have to replace I will, > just trying to save another half day dismantling a boneyard heap. There > are at least 2 wires that corroded to the ppoint they broke, so cleaning > and reattaching to original connector seems pointless. |
Re: headlight wiring
You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in
and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. "JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message news:dumaisjpka-C2B95B.17313511052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... > Just got finished replacing the switch in my 92 XJ. That wasn't the > problem. Fished around and found a wiring connector behind left > headlight that was corroded as hell. Anybody ever tried bypassing one of > these with splices? Any reasons not to? If I have to replace I will, > just trying to save another half day dismantling a boneyard heap. There > are at least 2 wires that corroded to the ppoint they broke, so cleaning > and reattaching to original connector seems pointless. |
Re: headlight wiring
You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in
and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. "JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message news:dumaisjpka-C2B95B.17313511052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... > Just got finished replacing the switch in my 92 XJ. That wasn't the > problem. Fished around and found a wiring connector behind left > headlight that was corroded as hell. Anybody ever tried bypassing one of > these with splices? Any reasons not to? If I have to replace I will, > just trying to save another half day dismantling a boneyard heap. There > are at least 2 wires that corroded to the ppoint they broke, so cleaning > and reattaching to original connector seems pointless. |
Re: headlight wiring
You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in
and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. "JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message news:dumaisjpka-C2B95B.17313511052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... > Just got finished replacing the switch in my 92 XJ. That wasn't the > problem. Fished around and found a wiring connector behind left > headlight that was corroded as hell. Anybody ever tried bypassing one of > these with splices? Any reasons not to? If I have to replace I will, > just trying to save another half day dismantling a boneyard heap. There > are at least 2 wires that corroded to the ppoint they broke, so cleaning > and reattaching to original connector seems pointless. |
Re: headlight wiring
No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts.
Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's "JeffD." wrote: > > Just got finished replacing the switch in my 92 XJ. That wasn't the > problem. Fished around and found a wiring connector behind left > headlight that was corroded as hell. Anybody ever tried bypassing one of > these with splices? Any reasons not to? If I have to replace I will, > just trying to save another half day dismantling a boneyard heap. There > are at least 2 wires that corroded to the ppoint they broke, so cleaning > and reattaching to original connector seems pointless. |
Re: headlight wiring
No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts.
Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's "JeffD." wrote: > > Just got finished replacing the switch in my 92 XJ. That wasn't the > problem. Fished around and found a wiring connector behind left > headlight that was corroded as hell. Anybody ever tried bypassing one of > these with splices? Any reasons not to? If I have to replace I will, > just trying to save another half day dismantling a boneyard heap. There > are at least 2 wires that corroded to the ppoint they broke, so cleaning > and reattaching to original connector seems pointless. |
Re: headlight wiring
No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts.
Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's "JeffD." wrote: > > Just got finished replacing the switch in my 92 XJ. That wasn't the > problem. Fished around and found a wiring connector behind left > headlight that was corroded as hell. Anybody ever tried bypassing one of > these with splices? Any reasons not to? If I have to replace I will, > just trying to save another half day dismantling a boneyard heap. There > are at least 2 wires that corroded to the ppoint they broke, so cleaning > and reattaching to original connector seems pointless. |
Re: headlight wiring
No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts.
Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's "JeffD." wrote: > > Just got finished replacing the switch in my 92 XJ. That wasn't the > problem. Fished around and found a wiring connector behind left > headlight that was corroded as hell. Anybody ever tried bypassing one of > these with splices? Any reasons not to? If I have to replace I will, > just trying to save another half day dismantling a boneyard heap. There > are at least 2 wires that corroded to the ppoint they broke, so cleaning > and reattaching to original connector seems pointless. |
Re: headlight wiring
Ditto.
Mike Romain wrote: > > No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: headlight wiring
Ditto.
Mike Romain wrote: > > No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: headlight wiring
Ditto.
Mike Romain wrote: > > No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: headlight wiring
Ditto.
Mike Romain wrote: > > No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: headlight wiring
Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday,
night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the mirrors for the drive. In article <40A1A2F0.353BB08B@cox.net>, L.W.(ssill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote: > Ditto. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: headlight wiring
Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday,
night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the mirrors for the drive. In article <40A1A2F0.353BB08B@cox.net>, L.W.(ssill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote: > Ditto. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: headlight wiring
Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday,
night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the mirrors for the drive. In article <40A1A2F0.353BB08B@cox.net>, L.W.(ssill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote: > Ditto. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: headlight wiring
Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday,
night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the mirrors for the drive. In article <40A1A2F0.353BB08B@cox.net>, L.W.(ssill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote: > Ditto. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: headlight wiring
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:10a2rc93609cs86@corp.supernews.com... : You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in : and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff : that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off : and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. : I'm pretty sure he is talking about the connector in the harness about 8" behind the left headlight... it allows you to disconnect the header panel from the rest of the body. I don't think Help brands get that specific with connectors. If it was the actual headlight connector you'd bang on with your suggestion. -Brian |
Re: headlight wiring
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:10a2rc93609cs86@corp.supernews.com... : You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in : and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff : that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off : and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. : I'm pretty sure he is talking about the connector in the harness about 8" behind the left headlight... it allows you to disconnect the header panel from the rest of the body. I don't think Help brands get that specific with connectors. If it was the actual headlight connector you'd bang on with your suggestion. -Brian |
Re: headlight wiring
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:10a2rc93609cs86@corp.supernews.com... : You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in : and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff : that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off : and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. : I'm pretty sure he is talking about the connector in the harness about 8" behind the left headlight... it allows you to disconnect the header panel from the rest of the body. I don't think Help brands get that specific with connectors. If it was the actual headlight connector you'd bang on with your suggestion. -Brian |
Re: headlight wiring
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:10a2rc93609cs86@corp.supernews.com... : You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in : and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff : that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off : and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. : I'm pretty sure he is talking about the connector in the harness about 8" behind the left headlight... it allows you to disconnect the header panel from the rest of the body. I don't think Help brands get that specific with connectors. If it was the actual headlight connector you'd bang on with your suggestion. -Brian |
Re: headlight wiring
"JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message news:dumaisjpka-C89251.00223812052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... : Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday, : night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the : mirrors for the drive. : That's a bitch of a place to work on... I can hardly get my hand down there to disconnect it nevermind solder, shrink tube, and wire loom it. Good luck! -Brian |
Re: headlight wiring
"JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message news:dumaisjpka-C89251.00223812052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... : Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday, : night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the : mirrors for the drive. : That's a bitch of a place to work on... I can hardly get my hand down there to disconnect it nevermind solder, shrink tube, and wire loom it. Good luck! -Brian |
Re: headlight wiring
"JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message news:dumaisjpka-C89251.00223812052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... : Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday, : night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the : mirrors for the drive. : That's a bitch of a place to work on... I can hardly get my hand down there to disconnect it nevermind solder, shrink tube, and wire loom it. Good luck! -Brian |
Re: headlight wiring
"JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message news:dumaisjpka-C89251.00223812052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... : Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday, : night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the : mirrors for the drive. : That's a bitch of a place to work on... I can hardly get my hand down there to disconnect it nevermind solder, shrink tube, and wire loom it. Good luck! -Brian |
Re: headlight wiring
In article
<lbioc.48152$n7P1.875@twister01.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com>, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote: > "JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message > news:dumaisjpka-C89251.00223812052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... > : Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday, > : night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the > : mirrors for the drive. > : > That's a bitch of a place to work on... I can hardly get my hand down there > to disconnect it nevermind solder, shrink tube, and wire loom it. Good luck! > -Brian > > Yeah, I'm not looking forward to it. I already took most everything off the front side and was able to get the front half out through where the headlight sits. Looks like the only way I'm going to get to the other half is to pull the air cleaner housing. |
Re: headlight wiring
In article
<lbioc.48152$n7P1.875@twister01.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com>, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote: > "JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message > news:dumaisjpka-C89251.00223812052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... > : Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday, > : night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the > : mirrors for the drive. > : > That's a bitch of a place to work on... I can hardly get my hand down there > to disconnect it nevermind solder, shrink tube, and wire loom it. Good luck! > -Brian > > Yeah, I'm not looking forward to it. I already took most everything off the front side and was able to get the front half out through where the headlight sits. Looks like the only way I'm going to get to the other half is to pull the air cleaner housing. |
Re: headlight wiring
In article
<lbioc.48152$n7P1.875@twister01.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com>, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote: > "JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message > news:dumaisjpka-C89251.00223812052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... > : Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday, > : night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the > : mirrors for the drive. > : > That's a bitch of a place to work on... I can hardly get my hand down there > to disconnect it nevermind solder, shrink tube, and wire loom it. Good luck! > -Brian > > Yeah, I'm not looking forward to it. I already took most everything off the front side and was able to get the front half out through where the headlight sits. Looks like the only way I'm going to get to the other half is to pull the air cleaner housing. |
Re: headlight wiring
In article
<lbioc.48152$n7P1.875@twister01.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com>, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote: > "JeffD." <dumaisjpka@earthlink.net.org.com.com> wrote in message > news:dumaisjpka-C89251.00223812052004@news03.east.earthlink.net... > : Well, looks like that's tomorrow's project then. I start work on Sunday, > : night shifts. Would kind of suck having to strap maglights to the > : mirrors for the drive. > : > That's a bitch of a place to work on... I can hardly get my hand down there > to disconnect it nevermind solder, shrink tube, and wire loom it. Good luck! > -Brian > > Yeah, I'm not looking forward to it. I already took most everything off the front side and was able to get the front half out through where the headlight sits. Looks like the only way I'm going to get to the other half is to pull the air cleaner housing. |
Re: headlight wiring
In news:40A170C8.B28CDB57@sympatico.ca,
Mike Romain from <romainm@sympatico.ca> was injured because: | No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. | | Mike Shouldn't talk about your wife like that... ;) -- -- Joe Pribe NC Pull my finger to reply by email. jpribe 'at' nc.rr.com jegp 'at' hotmail.com I Love My O|||||||O |
Re: headlight wiring
In news:40A170C8.B28CDB57@sympatico.ca,
Mike Romain from <romainm@sympatico.ca> was injured because: | No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. | | Mike Shouldn't talk about your wife like that... ;) -- -- Joe Pribe NC Pull my finger to reply by email. jpribe 'at' nc.rr.com jegp 'at' hotmail.com I Love My O|||||||O |
Re: headlight wiring
In news:40A170C8.B28CDB57@sympatico.ca,
Mike Romain from <romainm@sympatico.ca> was injured because: | No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. | | Mike Shouldn't talk about your wife like that... ;) -- -- Joe Pribe NC Pull my finger to reply by email. jpribe 'at' nc.rr.com jegp 'at' hotmail.com I Love My O|||||||O |
Re: headlight wiring
In news:40A170C8.B28CDB57@sympatico.ca,
Mike Romain from <romainm@sympatico.ca> was injured because: | No problem, I do that all the time on old beasts. | | Mike Shouldn't talk about your wife like that... ;) -- -- Joe Pribe NC Pull my finger to reply by email. jpribe 'at' nc.rr.com jegp 'at' hotmail.com I Love My O|||||||O |
Re: headlight wiring
Well, Help does have connectors. All one needs to do is get one that is of a
proper size, and splice it in. Help has both sides of the connector, so it should be easy to replace. "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:e8ioc.48003$n7P1.2327@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com... > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:10a2rc93609cs86@corp.supernews.com... > : You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in > : and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff > : that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off > : and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. > : > > I'm pretty sure he is talking about the connector in the harness about 8" > behind the left headlight... it allows you to disconnect the header panel > from the rest of the body. I don't think Help brands get that specific with > connectors. If it was the actual headlight connector you'd bang on with your > suggestion. > > -Brian > > |
Re: headlight wiring
Well, Help does have connectors. All one needs to do is get one that is of a
proper size, and splice it in. Help has both sides of the connector, so it should be easy to replace. "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:e8ioc.48003$n7P1.2327@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com... > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:10a2rc93609cs86@corp.supernews.com... > : You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in > : and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff > : that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off > : and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. > : > > I'm pretty sure he is talking about the connector in the harness about 8" > behind the left headlight... it allows you to disconnect the header panel > from the rest of the body. I don't think Help brands get that specific with > connectors. If it was the actual headlight connector you'd bang on with your > suggestion. > > -Brian > > |
Re: headlight wiring
Well, Help does have connectors. All one needs to do is get one that is of a
proper size, and splice it in. Help has both sides of the connector, so it should be easy to replace. "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:e8ioc.48003$n7P1.2327@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com... > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:10a2rc93609cs86@corp.supernews.com... > : You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in > : and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff > : that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off > : and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. > : > > I'm pretty sure he is talking about the connector in the harness about 8" > behind the left headlight... it allows you to disconnect the header panel > from the rest of the body. I don't think Help brands get that specific with > connectors. If it was the actual headlight connector you'd bang on with your > suggestion. > > -Brian > > |
Re: headlight wiring
Well, Help does have connectors. All one needs to do is get one that is of a
proper size, and splice it in. Help has both sides of the connector, so it should be easy to replace. "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:e8ioc.48003$n7P1.2327@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com... > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:10a2rc93609cs86@corp.supernews.com... > : You can buy brand spanking new connectors at your local Parts Store. Go in > : and look for the Help brand section of the store. There is tons of stuff > : that Help packages up. You simply will hack the old headlamp connector off > : and put the new one on, matching the colors as you go. > : > > I'm pretty sure he is talking about the connector in the harness about 8" > behind the left headlight... it allows you to disconnect the header panel > from the rest of the body. I don't think Help brands get that specific with > connectors. If it was the actual headlight connector you'd bang on with your > suggestion. > > -Brian > > |
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