Findlay234
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| posted on 20/3/09 at 10:41 AM |
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Connector for front lights
Just a question about connecting up the front lights... At the moment ive just soldered up the connections. Is this ok that the headlights are
permanantly hooked up to the loom or do they need to be through a connector that can be disconnected? If so where can i source a connector like
this?
Cheers
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iiyama
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| posted on 20/3/09 at 10:43 AM |
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http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/lighting/headlamps.php
bout 3/4 down the page
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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Findlay234
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| posted on 20/3/09 at 10:47 AM |
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but are connectors necessary? Could bullet connectors be used?
Cheers
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iiyama
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| posted on 20/3/09 at 10:48 AM |
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I guess you could but why would you when the proper connector is available? Unless Im missunderstanding you of course!! 
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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Findlay234
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| posted on 20/3/09 at 10:57 AM |
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The lamp has its own loom already. its just at the end of the loom there is a connector but i dont have the other side. Ie the female side that is
crimped to the vehicle loom.
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iank
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| posted on 20/3/09 at 10:59 AM |
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I can't recall any rules in SVA requiring headlights to be connected to the loom by connectors. So long as there's no danger of the
soldered or bullet connectors causing shorts you should be fine.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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02GF74
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| posted on 20/3/09 at 02:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Findlay234
but are connectors necessary? Could bullet connectors be used?
Cheers
not sure if you are saying you have solder the wires to the lightbulb itself? if so, not so good as you will have trouble replacing a bulb.
now the type of headlamp buld decide which connector you should use - common one in 7 inch 7 headlamp unit is H4 bult -this has 3 connections on 3
sides of a squre. There is a connecotr that fits but I have 3 tag connectors for the ones in my land rover and not had any issues.
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 20/3/09 at 03:33 PM |
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While seeing were you're coming from I would say no you don't need a connector. in practice you need a way of removing the headlamp
assembly. generaly speaking 4 wires exit the headlamp shell via the securing bolt
which in turn goes thru the mounting bracket and thru the securing nut, making even a proper connector impossible to use as it won't pass thru
the nut. I used a chocky block connector mounted in a small project box.
tony
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Hellfire
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| posted on 20/3/09 at 04:45 PM |
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I used Spade Connectors with water resistant boots.... just to keep the bulk down.
Steve
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