Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

I had a similar problem.
I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
connectors ,we were able to match them up.
Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.
"Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1156365070.308440.288840@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi Folks,
>
> I had a few electrical connectors melt on my 2000 Jeep TJ.
> Specifically, the headlamp dimmer and A/C control connectors. Does
> anyone know if you can purchase these separate instead of the WHOLE
> wiring harness? Also any tools that might be involed to crimp the
> wires into the connector?
>
> Thanks,
> Nick
>

Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

DanFXR wrote:
> I had a similar problem.
> I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
> connectors ,we were able to match them up.
> Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.

Thanks. I went today to the Chrysler parts counter. He looked through
the computer and couldn't find the replacement connector or harness.
Also, I looked through the Chysler connector book he provided. No
luck.

I'm wondering if I should just cut the melted connector and bring it
in?

Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

DanFXR wrote:
> I had a similar problem.
> I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
> connectors ,we were able to match them up.
> Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.

Thanks. I went today to the Chrysler parts counter. He looked through
the computer and couldn't find the replacement connector or harness.
Also, I looked through the Chysler connector book he provided. No
luck.

I'm wondering if I should just cut the melted connector and bring it
in?

Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

DanFXR wrote:
> I had a similar problem.
> I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
> connectors ,we were able to match them up.
> Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.

Thanks. I went today to the Chrysler parts counter. He looked through
the computer and couldn't find the replacement connector or harness.
Also, I looked through the Chysler connector book he provided. No
luck.

I'm wondering if I should just cut the melted connector and bring it
in?

Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

DanFXR wrote:
> I had a similar problem.
> I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
> connectors ,we were able to match them up.
> Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.

Thanks. I went today to the Chrysler parts counter. He looked through
the computer and couldn't find the replacement connector or harness.
Also, I looked through the Chysler connector book he provided. No
luck.

I'm wondering if I should just cut the melted connector and bring it
in?

Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

DanFXR wrote:
> I had a similar problem.
> I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
> connectors ,we were able to match them up.
> Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.

Dan,

Do you happen to have the receipt? If so, we can maybe obtain the part
number. This would really help as the dealerships here in
Massachusetts don't seem to dig through bins without part numbers.

Thanks

Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

DanFXR wrote:
> I had a similar problem.
> I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
> connectors ,we were able to match them up.
> Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.

Dan,

Do you happen to have the receipt? If so, we can maybe obtain the part
number. This would really help as the dealerships here in
Massachusetts don't seem to dig through bins without part numbers.

Thanks

Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

DanFXR wrote:
> I had a similar problem.
> I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
> connectors ,we were able to match them up.
> Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.

Dan,

Do you happen to have the receipt? If so, we can maybe obtain the part
number. This would really help as the dealerships here in
Massachusetts don't seem to dig through bins without part numbers.

Thanks

Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

DanFXR wrote:
> I had a similar problem.
> I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
> connectors ,we were able to match them up.
> Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.

Dan,

Do you happen to have the receipt? If so, we can maybe obtain the part
number. This would really help as the dealerships here in
Massachusetts don't seem to dig through bins without part numbers.

Thanks

Re: Purchasing replacement electrical connectors?
 

I went to another dealership and they still couldn't find the
connector. I finally gave up my search and made my own custom
connector. I used Anderson Powerpole connectors for the Blower Feed
and High speed circuits. These are 12 gauge wires carrying much
current. For the other 16 gauge wires, I used a trailer wiring harness
connector.

Short leads (about 5") were soldered to the AC Heater Control unit and
connectors. The stripped wire was loaded with solder, then the actual
pin on the AC Heater Control unit was also loaded with solder. When
complete, I soldered/joined the wire to the units pins taking care not
to melt the plastic.

The 5 pin fan speed connector was eventually filled with epoxy around
the pins. This should prevent any water or other material from
accidently grounding them. I wrapped tape around the 5 pin switch
connector to make a mold, then simply filled in 10 min epoxy.

Also note, you don't have to replace the entire AC Heater Control unit
if your fan speed switch melts! The fan speed switch and 5 pins unbolt
from the unit. The replacement is part number 1-05011214AA (2000 Jeep
TJ), and is about $20.

Another problem I encountered was the blow motor resistor again. Only
the high speed would work for me. When taking it apart, it looked in
great shape (no rust new looking), however there was no continuity
between the input pins. Maybe the diode was blown? Anyway, I had to
order a new one, which ran ~$45.

Thanks DaimlerChrysler!

Hope this helps someone in the future.

Nick


DanFXR wrote:
> I had a similar problem.
> I went to the dealer parts guy and he had a whole box of different
> connectors ,we were able to match them up.
> Parts guy said this is how they did there connector replacements.
> "Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1156365070.308440.288840@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > I had a few electrical connectors melt on my 2000 Jeep TJ.
> > Specifically, the headlamp dimmer and A/C control connectors. Does
> > anyone know if you can purchase these separate instead of the WHOLE
> > wiring harness? Also any tools that might be involed to crimp the
> > wires into the connector?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Nick
> >