automotive electrical connector source needed
08-19-2002, 06:04 PM
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automotive electrical connector source needed
Does anyone have a recommendation where I can get a female connector used on the 88-91 hatch pull-down units? It is black plastic and has a number "PED 15" molded into it. It has a black with orange stripe wire crimped to it and connects to the white wire coming from the hatch pull-down unit. It is also used on the hatch pull-down itself, crimped to the blue connector that attaches to the red/white stripe wire that supplies +12v to the pull-down unit. I'm headed out to Pep Boys, since they've had the best selection of connectors including the weather-tite style used in the engine compartment.
You want to know something crazy, which is prompting me to try and find these connectors? GM sells the 1986-87 striker sensor (p/n 20627125) for less than half what they sell the 1988-91 striker sensor (p/n 16604067). I ordered samples of both. The 16604067 description says it is an assy, yet the 20627125 says it is just a Striker Sensor switch. I figure that was the difference. Well, to my surprise BOTH are a complete assembly, just plug in the relay and attach it to the latch assy and you are good to go. The ONLY difference is that the 86-87 uses a different style connector on the blue wire. So until they run out of stock, you can guess which one I'll be buying. I lucked out because I cut the mating connectors and kept them with about 7 of the hatch pull-down units I scrounged up. I'm just trying to find a source for them new. I hope I'm more successful than I was with the push-in cable clamp. I FINALLY found a source for one that is very close to the one GM used. Only problem is just 2 are used per hatch pull-down unit. My local source for the clamp has a $100 minimum, meaning I'd have to buy 1000 to meet their minimum. I imagine it will take me many years to sell 500 repaired and re-manufactured hatch pull-down units. I don't even want to discuss how much capital I have invested in this project already.
Thanks,
Lon Salgren
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You want to know something crazy, which is prompting me to try and find these connectors? GM sells the 1986-87 striker sensor (p/n 20627125) for less than half what they sell the 1988-91 striker sensor (p/n 16604067). I ordered samples of both. The 16604067 description says it is an assy, yet the 20627125 says it is just a Striker Sensor switch. I figure that was the difference. Well, to my surprise BOTH are a complete assembly, just plug in the relay and attach it to the latch assy and you are good to go. The ONLY difference is that the 86-87 uses a different style connector on the blue wire. So until they run out of stock, you can guess which one I'll be buying. I lucked out because I cut the mating connectors and kept them with about 7 of the hatch pull-down units I scrounged up. I'm just trying to find a source for them new. I hope I'm more successful than I was with the push-in cable clamp. I FINALLY found a source for one that is very close to the one GM used. Only problem is just 2 are used per hatch pull-down unit. My local source for the clamp has a $100 minimum, meaning I'd have to buy 1000 to meet their minimum. I imagine it will take me many years to sell 500 repaired and re-manufactured hatch pull-down units. I don't even want to discuss how much capital I have invested in this project already.
Thanks,
Lon Salgren
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08-19-2002, 11:13 PM
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Lon,
You may want to check Pomona on Sunday , there's a few sellers that deal with electrical supplies & components. If not, they may be able to recommend another source for you. Good Luck.
Raul
You may want to check Pomona on Sunday , there's a few sellers that deal with electrical supplies & components. If not, they may be able to recommend another source for you. Good Luck.
Raul
08-19-2002, 11:17 PM
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I suppose I could. I hope the cooler weather holds up for the weekend as well. I doube they'll have it, and have no intentions on buying anything this time either. I guess I need to bring more than the $100 I brought last time. Considering I ran out of money in less than 45 minutes!
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08-20-2002, 04:16 PM
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I've forwarded you on to Robert Wilson. He works for a company that deals in automotive wireing stuff, although it is geared towards audio.
I think you'll need to send him a pic of it.
GP
I think you'll need to send him a pic of it.
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08-20-2002, 04:47 PM
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He wants me to send him a pic of the connector you want. Can you send me one?
He also says they buy their stuff from overseas, and typically require 10K lot orders. He said he will look for a local supplier.
GP
He also says they buy their stuff from overseas, and typically require 10K lot orders. He said he will look for a local supplier.
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08-20-2002, 10:25 PM
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