View Full Version : Crimp Connectors for Rear T/S Light Wiring


houston777
20th November 2006, 07:17
I picked up HD part 60215-06 (layback licence plate and turn signal bar) for my '07 1200L, and had everything going fine, right up till the end.

If I had it to do over again, I'd totally ignore the instruction to snip the wire behind those original connectors. I'd have cut the wire somewhere in the middle, done all the routing of things, and then just soldered or joined the cut versus having to replace these connectors.

You're given four crimp connectors for the t/s wires. Needless to say, I don't have the right tool, and screwed 'em up so they're unusable.

Does anyone have a clue where to buy these AMP connectors, and what tool should be used (or can be substituted) to crimp them onto the wires? The "right" tool (service manual calls it HD-41609, AMP multi-lock crimper) is extremely difficult to find anywhere on the net, and what looks to be close is well over $100.

Any help appreciated.

The job's 99% done, but that last 1% is proving to be tough.

myrl883
27th November 2006, 18:36
Check with a local electronics store. Go to a specialty shop, not somewhere like Radio Shark... They'll be able to help you out.

xlhflh
27th November 2006, 19:16
My experience with that kind of connector was that if the proper crimping tool is not used you may not get the pins into the connector body and if you do then the locking mechanism, that keeps the pins from pushing out when connectors are mated, may not work.
But then again - you may be creative and find a way to do it. I'd get lots of extra pins to experiment with.
Good Luck
Bob