Problem Need help identifying this connector
- Thread starter JohnT
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Flyback2021
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Hi John
Looks like an 8 pin Molex connector ?
Looks like an 8 pin Molex connector ?
Flyback2021
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I haven’t used that type before . I have had this problem before with control panels and ended up just putting a new Molex connector on new one !
So many connectors out there ! Could youSplit from 4 pin ie something like this ?
Is it for a control panel ?
So many connectors out there ! Could youSplit from 4 pin ie something like this ?
Is it for a control panel ?
Looks like…. It’s a variant of “mate n lock” type low voltage connector but may be unique by its age or specific application?
Best suggestion is look up mate n lok on eBay Amazon or RS electronics etc choose a similar one and a selection of terminal crimp male and female pins to fit (you can buy kit box of assorted pins/plugs/sockets similar) and change the connectors male and female .
As flyback says. Also if you have the small tube tool to free out the pins you may be able to release each wire and foot in a new ‘body’ As you have already trawled through many pictures already!
The shape is usually critical so it only fits one location , one way around to protect against error when refitting when necessary. Just be careful to arrange the wires in the same positions- pen / paper or picture it on phone prior to swapping it out.
If the present application is just a mismatch due to a change of monitor or psu or CONTROL PANEL as you say etc . That may be your only and recommended option as many suppliers have minimum order value so one plug or one pair may not be viable unless on eBay?
Best suggestion is look up mate n lok on eBay Amazon or RS electronics etc choose a similar one and a selection of terminal crimp male and female pins to fit (you can buy kit box of assorted pins/plugs/sockets similar) and change the connectors male and female .
As flyback says. Also if you have the small tube tool to free out the pins you may be able to release each wire and foot in a new ‘body’ As you have already trawled through many pictures already!
The shape is usually critical so it only fits one location , one way around to protect against error when refitting when necessary. Just be careful to arrange the wires in the same positions- pen / paper or picture it on phone prior to swapping it out.
If the present application is just a mismatch due to a change of monitor or psu or CONTROL PANEL as you say etc . That may be your only and recommended option as many suppliers have minimum order value so one plug or one pair may not be viable unless on eBay?
No … big ring of assorted tube prong feeler keys for between £4.25 up to a tenner on eBay posted included…
Look up CAR TERMINAL REMOVAL & EXTRACTION TOOL .. also handy to get radio out of dashboard and if you get skilled odd ones will pick flat key locks too! (With aid of a small screwdriver to turn light pressure on the lock)
It’s just a case of flattening the Barb on each pin then remember to pull it into a Barb position to hold it in new body!
The kits do molex terminals too to align the Barb on rear of terminal ends
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Managed to do this with a cheap extraction toolset so thanks!