Electrical Problems - Again

[Badbob]

35 AMPS was a guess, looking at the schematic I see its more like 20 AMPS. At least that what the circuit is fused for. In any case a loose contact with this kind of current with burn sooner or later.

[Badbob]

Lots of connectors here but I don't see an exact replacement.

http://www.cyclewareables.com/pages/ele ... ectors.htm

[Badbob]

Just in case I didn't make my self clear.

I'm looking for an exact replacement. If I can't find an exact replacement I want to replace it with something similar and possibly of better quality and/or higher current rating.

Failing the first two I'll pull these pins out of the connector and use an insulated bullet connector.

In no case do I want something that can't be disconnected without tools.

[Badbob]

I'm not a big fan of dielectric grease in this type of application (high current).

Your right. It will melt and run out if it gets hot. Actually a thin coating is all you need. Thin enough you cant see it will do a good job of keeping water and corrosion away. This will run very little if any.

[Sarris]

Bob;
Get a replacement plastic connectior from a junk yard. The metal pins come out when you push a sharp object into the holder to release the catch. See if they got bikes at your local "U-pull". Mine does.

The burn is from a short or most probably a poor connection from corrosion. Dielectric grease IS your friend.

Good luck. Electrical problems are a bitch.

[Badbob]

I have removed the pins and bypassed the connector and used 3M Nylon Insulated spade connectors that I coated with dielectric grease. I also plugged the holes in the original and the new connectors with silicon rubber (RTV).




I'm planning to replace it with one of these Weather Pack Connectors:




As far as I can tell there is no exact replacement available.

[xt477]

Do you have the crimper for the weather proof connector? We use these for the siren connections in 07 cruisers. Not sure if a molex crimper will work but can find out.

[Badbob]

Originally Posted by xt477

Do you have the crimper for the weather proof connector? We use these for the siren connections in 07 cruisers. Not sure if a molex crimper will work but can find out.

No, I don't have the crimper. I will probably buy a kit that has one provided I can locate one that doesn't require a bank loan.