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#1 Redjohnno

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Posted 20 June 2014 - 03:19 PM

Don't even know if they are called that, but looking to get 2xreplacement for the bottom of the radiator. Had a look, but haven't yet found ones that look like my old ones. Halfords be the place to go, or any electrical specialist? And just making sure thats what they are called! :lol:



#2 cal844

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Posted 20 June 2014 - 03:34 PM

Female spades,  i use these,

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item5af9498994

 

 

I've changed them all on my mini, including the fusebox, its easy, first you cut the wire as near to the old connector as possible

Then trim the insulation off about 12mm from the end, then crimp the new connector on!!( i use a pair of snips/ side cutters


Edited by cal844, 20 June 2014 - 03:55 PM.


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Posted 20 June 2014 - 06:52 PM

Take the old one with you to Halfords or B&Q or a local auto factors if you only need a couple.
The switch at the bottom of the radiator on an SPi can be tricky as often the cable itself is corroded/rotten inside.
Better to use a proper crimp tool - B&Q do a set including a decent tool.

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#4 Redjohnno

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Posted 20 June 2014 - 07:07 PM

Thanks chaps. You are spot on FS, The cable on one of them has snapped off, with the end of the it inside the connector.



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Posted 21 June 2014 - 09:04 AM

Forgot to ask you guys what wire (Green & Black) goes into which side of the sensor??



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Posted 21 June 2014 - 01:18 PM

Forgot to ask you guys what wire (Green & Black) goes into which side of the sensor??

It does not matter.



#7 Redjohnno

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Posted 21 June 2014 - 01:24 PM

Cheers






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