Replacing A Damaged Or Burnt Automotive Electrical Connector

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

Комментарии • 53

  • @JOHNSCY
    @JOHNSCY 8 лет назад +14

    thank you for this video! I just checked my 2005 Ford five hundred headlight and TBD low beam bulb was out and I noticed the socket was melted and cracked and a piece broken off. so I bought a 9006 bulb with matching socket and followed your video to the T, even though the wires were different and I also used electrical tape around the butt connectors and put them back inside the coil that went around the socket wiring. it was very very easy, using your video as a guide. thanks again!

  • @bg147
    @bg147 10 лет назад +1

    Those gloves remind me of the gloves the driver of the Charger wore in the movie Bullitt. Great video and it illustrates that I did not know the proper way to crimp wires.

  • @ErikNaso
    @ErikNaso 6 лет назад +1

    This is a great tutorial. I have to replace the turn signal socket on my 1998 Transport but wasn't sure of the method or tools needed. Thank you!

  • @freewithnature
    @freewithnature 7 лет назад +1

    You are thee bomb!! Thanks bunches!!! Very wicked tutorial couldnt find one as detailed.

  • @CNice861
    @CNice861 8 лет назад

    I ritually just got done doing this on my car this video helped me out so much thanks a lot!!!!

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd 10 лет назад

    I'm looking forward to your upcoming depinning video. It seems the biggest issue with those is getting parts, rather than trying to reuse the little pins.

  • @toyotoe3732
    @toyotoe3732 10 лет назад +1

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

  • @clinke2007
    @clinke2007 6 лет назад +1

    Nice job. Much better than that RUclips schmoe who connects with wire nuts and electrical tape.

  • @emiliog.4432
    @emiliog.4432 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this tutorial. Excellent. I need a new connector for a 03 Forester XS. Do you know if it’s 16 or 14 gauge? It’s an H4 Does it make a difference? Thanks

  • @ImpaDgirl4ever
    @ImpaDgirl4ever 7 лет назад +1

    thank you for the video!

  • @371francis
    @371francis 8 лет назад

    Thanks...great video!!

  • @dougharrold7518
    @dougharrold7518 5 лет назад

    Thanks for this video. What heat gun are you using?

  • @belisarius1
    @belisarius1 9 лет назад

    Hey I have a heat gun but it doesn't have reflector attachment you think it'd be okay if I just set it up to higher temp? Sorry stupid question.

  • @anthonymarino4260
    @anthonymarino4260 5 лет назад

    great vid

  • @2stars45
    @2stars45 8 лет назад

    Another question, one of my headlights doesn't have connector it is attached by the wires, can I cut it off and reattach with the connector I purchased?

  • @usandsome
    @usandsome 7 лет назад

    Yea I just paid $145 to have this done to my 07 impala as well as having the bulb replaced at my local chevy dealership.... I know I didn't need that bulb replaced. So I should've went and bought the connector to do it myself and saved my self $135-$140. I hate them.

  • @skydayang
    @skydayang 10 лет назад

    Great vid, subbed

  • @thesir8028
    @thesir8028 7 лет назад

    Excellent video my friend. I have the same problem with Mazda 3 gen 1 connector got burn out. Just order a new connector for my LED H7. My question is how can I find out the size of the cable to order those butt shrinkable connector for my 2008 Mazda 3. Thanks

  • @elenapopescu7273
    @elenapopescu7273 6 лет назад +1

    ok i got my replacement pigtail but the old connector got lost when i cut it off so know-how do i know which wire goes where? i also have the three wire

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  6 лет назад +1

      Look at the connector on the other headlight as a reference they should be identical.

  • @ahmedsaidu-kamara6760
    @ahmedsaidu-kamara6760 10 лет назад

    Great video. What would be a good alternative for sealing the wires since I don't have a heat gun? Before buying the butt connectors, should I measure the wire gauge number to get the correct butt size or are they universal for harness wires? Thanks in advance for your response.

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  10 лет назад

      Any type of flame will work you just have to be careful not to melt the insulation.

    • @ahmedsaidu-kamara6760
      @ahmedsaidu-kamara6760 10 лет назад

      Thanks. I have another question. Is it necessary for the wires to overlap inside the butt connector? To clarify, I mean the positive wire from the headlight harness to the positive wire of the headlight socket and the same for the negative wires. If I don't want to use heat to seal the butt connector, would using electrical tape a good alternative? Is there a type of butt connector that will work well with electrical tape?

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  10 лет назад

      No the copper wire only has to be fully in the crimp ring on each side.
      Electrical tape isn't really recommended as it tends to become brittle over time due to engine heat and can fall off.

    • @ahmedsaidu-kamara6760
      @ahmedsaidu-kamara6760 10 лет назад

      ***** Ok, thank you. With the video along with your replies I was able to change the headlight socket wire. Thanks again.

  • @TexasPLNR
    @TexasPLNR 10 лет назад

    What's your logic for attached crimps to harness side first? I always attach crimps to plug side (loose) and then perform last crimp to harness side in close quarters.
    Nice video. I've always used cheap crimper w/o problems but your video is making me reconsider. Sealing crimps for weather exposed locations is a good idea.
    great video!

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  10 лет назад +3

      It made it easier to film. Holding everything in frame when trying to work is more time consuming.

  • @2stars45
    @2stars45 8 лет назад

    What if you don't have a heat tool, will electric tape do as well?

  • @mdschm1
    @mdschm1 6 лет назад

    Good tutorial. Thanks! I have to replace the socket on my girlfriend’s car this weekend and it helped. Btw like your gloves...what kind are they? And where did you get them? Thanks

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  6 лет назад +1

      Microflex Midnights they're pretty durable. I buy them in bulk online.

    • @mdschm1
      @mdschm1 6 лет назад

      Bushougoma Awesome, thanks!

  • @antegas
    @antegas 10 лет назад +1

    This tools and your explanation is great! Please could you tell where can I buy this tool? Thank you very much

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  10 лет назад

      Search WP042 crimper.

    • @antegas
      @antegas 10 лет назад

      ***** In Amazon no appear.

  • @RedSkinPotato0
    @RedSkinPotato0 10 лет назад

    I have a 99 4wd, automatic Honda CRV. The converter needs to be replaced. Finding 99 parts is a problem. Do you have some more wisdom? Can one change a converter without mechanic? Love your vids!

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  10 лет назад

      If you can get the rusted fasteners off it's easy.
      Cats don't fail on their own and should last the life of the vehicle.
      A converter failure can be caused by an overly rich fuel mixture which causes it to overheat and the substrate to melt. Excessive oil consumption the burnt oil coats the substrate. The substrate can also be poisoned by coolant in the exhaust from a bad head gasket.
      There is also mechanical damage the substrate is made of ceramic and can be damaged by thermal shock (water hitting a hot converter) or by physical damage (road debris).
      If you can't identify why it failed you will have a repeat failure down the road.

  • @12vgs8606
    @12vgs8606 10 лет назад

    what is the advantage of crimping over soldering for a permanent connection?

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  10 лет назад +1

      Both will equally produce a quality joint if done properly.
      If you haven't soldered before it requires a bit of practice to avoid cold joints and a poor connection. Crimping is easier for beginners if you have a quality crimp tool and connectors.

  • @Mach5flyer1
    @Mach5flyer1 6 лет назад

    03 f250 qires coming in to pigtail have correct power but bulb doesnt come on got a new bulb still nothing. Any ideas? Could be a bad connector ?

  • @nick511438
    @nick511438 6 лет назад

    What causes pigtails to go bad.. That one would have to replace it?

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  6 лет назад

      The plastic retainer clips become very brittle with age and break on removal. Without them the connector can work itself loose.

  • @henrietn
    @henrietn 10 лет назад

    I need to change my cheap crimping tool...

  • @antegas
    @antegas 10 лет назад

    I tried to find this tool in Amazon but I couldn't

  • @timwood8381
    @timwood8381 8 лет назад +1

    can u not just twist wires together and use electrical tape?

    • @Filumz
      @Filumz 8 лет назад

      :-O It would make for a much shorter video, but I like this 'forever' solution.

  • @josearana7704
    @josearana7704 Год назад

    Easy peezee

  • @taylorrussell2812
    @taylorrussell2812 7 лет назад

    I replaced my connector today, unfortunately the new one had 3 black wires. As i got them hooked up it looks like i must have wires switched as when my truck is on low beam the light is on high beam and when i turn the high beams on the bulb goes to low beam. Its a 3 prong connector.. Would you recommend i switch the two end wires?? Thanks.

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma  7 лет назад +2

      Connect a DMM set to measure volts or a test light to battery negative turn the lights on low beam and look for battery voltage at the connector that's the low beam wire. Turn the high beams on and repeat the process then swap those two wires in the connector. You should be able to release the contacts with a small flat head screwdriver.