Where To Buy Connectors, Pins, Leads, Clips, Seals & Terminals

In a previous video I had a look at a Buick Encore, and we traced the issue down to a wire that was broke in the insulation right at the connector. GM only offered the female lead to repair the connector and states you have to replace the entire harness to get the male half. We all know that is not feasible. I get my repair parts from connector experts and wanted to share that with you in case you are in need someday.
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[@SouthMainAuto]

Just FYI connector experts is not a sponsor. I am just sharing where I buy leads and connectors on occasion when I cannot get them OEM. Here is their site. www.connectorexperts.com

[@danlemke6407]

Thanks for the heads up. Sometime knowing where to find parts is half the battle.

[@darrellgarlough7140]

Thanks for the info, now tells me where to find a wiring diagram for a 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The one thing I can find is an online listing that is like 30 dollars and I can't print it out. Have you ever tried to trace wiring without a full sized printout?

[@gplusgplus2286]

HOW ON EARTH these guys you can't filter by number of pins...

[@jamescaron6465]

Good to know thanks for the info.

[@henrybrandt1057]

Thanks for the tip. But damn, they are shockingly expensive. $89 for a 2-pin Honda/Acura trunk light connector!

[@joeroggenbeck8444]

Retired GM electrical harness Engineer here. The white colored piece you are referring to inside the bottom of the connector is called a TPA which stands for Terminal Placement Assurance. Connectors are designed so that when assembled incorrectly, they will not seat without excessive force. You were correct in removing it for the terminal replacement. If the terminal was not properly installed, the TPA would not have seated and the connector would not secure to its mating half.

[@ourkid2000]

Great reply! Let me ask you a question then. On the old GM harnesses where they used a resistive wire (nichrome wire) to drop the voltage to the coil, can you repair these wires? They have a splice built into them from the factory joining it to the copper wire going to the starter solenoid and the coil. Always wondered if that splice is repairable. Thanks for the input!

[@jdjd962]

​@@ourkid2000 what r the ohms... also what does the splice mold say on it??? Also where is the damage in what wire??? There are several variables...

[@douglasphillips1203]

That is a slick design!

[@ourkid2000]

@@jdjd962 1.35 ohms (from the wiring diagram). Splice is a bare metal splice covered in electrical tape, nothing written on it. That's how it was done from the factory in the mid 60's.

[@richardcranium5839]

@@ourkid2000 just get a ballast resister and mount it on the firewall

[@brucemckelvy9920]

Hey Eric. Sorry for interrupting you the other day as we passed through on the motorcyles. i just could not pass through Avoca without at least stopping to say hi. I have not missed one of your posts for years now and find them extremely informative. Your diagnostic skills are second to none. Say hi to Mrs. O and keep up the good work. (The big guy on the scooter)

[@robertsmith2956]

Your bike sounds just like a lawnmower.

[@brucemckelvy9920]

@@robertsmith2956 Yea, but a smooth running one. ;-)

[@slalomking]

Scooter?

[@nodrive008]

I work at a JLG boomlift dealer, we use Connectorexperts for out of warranty repairs, instead of replacing entire harnesses. Saves lots of time and money, and great people to work with.

[@kentadams2983]

The back-probe was ingenious. These are the kinds of things that set you apart and keep your customers coming back!

[@ttiwkram]

Thanks for the info, Eric. My favorite connector supplier is my local junkyard. I rarely check out without at least a couple, and I almost always get them for free. When I lay them on the counter, the guys pretty much laugh at me and send me on my way. I like to think they appreciate the honesty of my not just stuffing the parts into my pockets. On a separate issue, it would be great if manufacturers standardized their connectors. I often find myself feeling a connector that's installed way out of sight and barely reachable, and trying to figure out if it needs to be squeezed, or pried, or twisted, or just pulled (or whatever) in order to disconnect it. Now that they've been building cars that have wires for over 100 years, maybe it's time for a consistent disconnect/reconnect mechanism.

[@gunwrencher1566]

Amen!

[@RB-qq1ky]

They used to have a standard though, at least the Brits did, first with their Lucas bullet connectors and then the Lucar ‘spade terminals’ but as electrics evolved, eventually everyone had their own ideas about connectors. In our particular market a lot of the harnesses were locally made (as part of the CKD system) so we got a lot of variability.

[@robertsmith2956]

I made a wheel sensor pigtail from them so I could plug the opposite wheel into harness and check if it is sensor of wire problem. Just spin wheel, and look at graph. Other wheel is spinning, wire is fine replace sensor. The plastic connectors, and bolts are my big grabs. When saturn was destroyed by obama, I loaded up on the rubber donuts that hold the exhaust on, They laughed at me once when I was carrying the plastic liner to a door once trying not to get stuck to that glue, waived me right by.

[@tonieberly6693]

Remember Mr. O “If you can do it, we can do it too”. Great follow up. Thank you sir!

[@jamesgeorge4874]

Our shop has 3 big sterilite tubs full of cut off pigtails, subdivided into bins for 1 wire connectors, 2 wire, etc. And 2 big tubs full of assorted 8 pin+ guys. We harvest them from junkers headed to recycle. Other shops come and pick through on the regular.

[@ttiwkram]

I'm getting started on my own version of that. So far, my priorities have been connectors for vehicles owned by my family members, and connectors that make it easier to hook up diagnostic and test equipment.

[@thinman8621]

Info that makes the difference between ugly fix and professionalism. Thank you.

[@mecamaster]

This info is invaluable on the internet now that everything is AI slop and you can't find anything. Thank you for adding extra work load to document and explain what and how you do the things you do 🙏

[@MrPoppyDuck]

I worked in an electronics prototype lab years ago and back then molex or other types of professional crimpers were really expensive. No need to apologize for not having a ton of money invested in tools you rarely will use. Thanks for the tip for the vendor name!

[@GuillermoRamirez-wh8dy]

I believe those are metripack gt150 terminals. Mouser will stock them in singles. The seals, the terminals, and even the connector shells. Great source. I use them all the time. Of course Amazon sells a kit with an assortment of terminals, and seals. Awesome vids btw.

[@602STS2]

I'm a big fan of Mouser Electronics as well. Dumb name, terrific company!!! 👌

[@TheFallenAngel13524]

mouser or digikey lol. eficonnection has a nice feature of bringing up all the parts that are compatible so if you know the connector it'll list the seals and pins on the same page to add to cart with it.

[@GuillermoRamirez-wh8dy]

@@TheFallenAngel13524 both good sources also.

[@TheFallenAngel13524]

@@GuillermoRamirez-wh8dy apparently if you list any of these 3 companies under SMA's comment they'll delete your comment.

[@GuillermoRamirez-wh8dy]

@@TheFallenAngel13524 dang. Had no idea. Must be some bad blood I don't know about

[@trevorvanbremen4718]

I take a slightly different approach... Instead of attempting to 'restore' it all to OEM specs by loading in a new pin / socket into an existing connector, I install a stand alone plug & socket (typically a Deutsch DTM as I have these in stock) to carry any conductors that need repair. Obviously, this doesn't work too well at the very ENDS of the cable run (e.g. the final plug / socket connector on an ABS sensor) because if that sensor is ever replaced, you'd now have the wrong connector. However, for the BULK inline connectors (such as the one in this video), that primarily connect two separate wiring harnesses together, and neither harness is EVER likely to be replaced, then it's almost immaterial whether all the conductors are in a single plug / socket, or split across multiple. (Providing any such new plug / socket is similarly suited to the ambient conditions it lives in)

[@Sean0526a]

It's like you were reading my mind. Replacing evap switch on a 2004 Honda element and the connector comes off in my hand with almost no wires to splice to. Perfect timing Mr. O. Perfect timing.

[@Slicerwizard]

In a pinch, you can bypass a connector and just solder leads from a harness directly to a device. To add robustness, make a dam with paper and fill the area around the connection with something like JB Weld.

[@austinjames3525]

Im a parts guy and work at a Chrysler dealership and so many connectors are “only serviced in harness.” We replace harnesses instead of just rewiring terminals like you do because the service manager doesn’t wanna do it that way. Kinda sucks when you have to make a 1500 dollar estimate for harness replacement because we don’t wanna repin or hardwire something that will never come apart again. I like the way you do it Eric!

[@jerryferraiuolo5002]

When I went to a GM specialized electrical course in the 90s the instructor told us about the " overlay" method!

[@Dan-wt7jx]

@@austinjames3525 there is something to be said about not wanting bad splice jobs in a harness, but that's a training issue, and a solid solder and repin is not only faster, but leads to less collateral damage or displacement of other components. De-pinning and de-pinning a connector or even two connectors to completely replace the wire between junction connectors is the right way to do it

[@Andyw2008]

I order from them pretty regularly. It’s so simple to snap a few pics and send a text. Love using them. They are not cheap, but have never let me down.

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

Not cheap is relative. They are a lot cheaper than a car rental fee, or a wiring harness and it sitting on your lot for 3 months waiting on that harness, thus they are "Cost Effective".

[@Andyw2008]

@@DavidD-qr2vn very true, but if you have time for the repair there are much cheaper alternatives. Just takes a while to get from the mainland

[@rockstarfan886]

I've been buying from connector experts for years I had a goofy oddball connector it didn't exist anywhere on the planet not even the dealer. But connector experts saved my butt

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

Eric mentioned a site for the adhesive lined heatshrink - the actual site is Wirefy not Wirefly. Took me a minute to figure that out.

[@kk-pz8gn]

the chicago company mentioned in this video has adhesive lined heatshrink

[@paulcochran1721]

5 points for saying "Illinois" correctly, another 5 for suggesting a business so close to me! Great job Eric, Thanks!

[@2nickles647]

Ill-noise

[@paulcochran1721]

@@2nickles647 Close enough! 4 points!

[@adamtrombino106]

We had a company called Tray Maintenance that our shop used to use, but it was never ending as far as ordering connectors, pins, special tools etc. So we finally quit them, it was just too expensive to keep that service for things we seldom used. So good tip, Eric, thanks!

[@lvsqcsl]

I've been ordering from them for years; great people to work with, just like you, Eric. GREAT VIDEO!

[@wallingj68]

Glad that Connector Experts were able to help where GM failed. Aftermarket to the rescue once again. If we could just get a good version of Dorman out there we'd be all set.

[@Onewheelordeal]

For real every parts brand that had a good reputation has been bought out by shareholders by now who jack up the prices and then make the parts junk just relying on ppl who used to rely on that brand and haven't learned better yet

[@GetReal3327]

Great job as always Eric O. Unfortunately, dealing with the general public, some people love to nitpick.

[@AnthonySmith-hr2kp]

Very nice, I've always gone to a junk yard. Butt there have been times the dealership is the only way. I never buy the entire harness, for connectors I can't find. I do my own connection outside the oem harness. now I can avid that nasty part, thanks very much for this.

[@waiting4aliens]

Mouser Electronics is pretty good for that sort of stuff.

[@AAdams-nd1pj]

Eric is the first KZbin mechanic I have seen using the naked mini butt splice connector. I usually solder, after crimping, but that’s just me.

[@paulsullivan6392]

Phooey on the keyboard experts who think you should stock everything in the world. They key to your success here is knowing there is such a company as Connector Experts and being able to deal with them, A touch pricey...perhaps but it is still a bargain for the customer. Well done sir.

[@jamescaron6465]

No kidding inventory is overhead and overhead is sunk money. I guess some of these geniuses never ran a business before.

[@lawrencehalpin6611]

Phooey kind of dates you. I would guess 70. Nice to hear that. Kind regards.

[@rayleonard21]

I’d like to thank you for your detailed videos. After watching all that time allows I was able to breakdown a circuit on my side by side and determine why an accessory wasn’t working. You’re the man, Mr O

[@deansapp4635]

Retired Mechanic here, i would love to live near Eric

[@robertsmith2956]

I would love for him to live near me. I will never live in NY.

[@deansapp4635]

@@robertsmith2956 I hear ya. Im in Maryland, its no better than NY

[@juliuswolbrueck7390]

I too am a happy customer of Connector Experts. And their price for the connector I needed was the same as the Chevy dealership except I got it 3 weeks sooner than getting it from Chevy.

[@RB-qq1ky]

I’ve said it before but I gotta say I’m somewhat jealous that you can even source the pins and patch harnesses, never mind the cost. Around here, we used to keep bits of used harness hanging up on hooks so we there was a good chance we could harvest the correct gauge/colour wire and/or the correct size terminal/connector off one of them.

[@dougnorton5143]

If I had them, I would never be able to find them when I needed them!

[@ruley73]

GM terminated leads and connectors can be crazy expensive. In many cases the corresponding harness that includes the connector or terminated leads you need is much cheaper. Just last week at work, I ordered a $60 harness because it was half the price of the connector the guy needed. He was really happy because he didn't need to cut and splice any wires.

[@andrewrichardson9883]

John Deere sells them This way. They are called repair wire assemblies. Work very well. Let’s you get back into the harness to make the splice. Thanks for the link to the shrink tube. We bought some and works great. Will check these guys out as well.

[@cennsa140driver]

Oh man, thanks. I needed that source for connectors!

[@titaniumman_22]

I’ve ordered from them before. They have almost everything and are willing to help you get the right connector or the right pin at the least.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Good to know i keep that company in mind.

[@Papawcanner]

Many techs are too animalistic for repairs like this . As a auto mechanic and computer tech I really liked this post .

[@jamesbruno5896]

Been using them for years! Nice repair!

[@CKilger12]

early morning SMA gotta love it....I love the wiring videos

[@jeffreydurham5342]

If you were able to stock every possible terminal, you'd never be able to find the one you need.

[@ChessIsJustAGame]

Unless you keep them organized and *not* all mixed up and dumped into to a used plastic margarine container. 🙄

[@Pippy1]

@ChessIsJustAGame you could have the best organization in the world, theres probably a million different connector styles found on cars

[@jeffreydurham5342]

@@Pippy1 maybe a million and a half!

[@kennethfoster2141]

I think I came across them a week ago, replacing my hazy headlights. The replacement had the side marker light extra, not a side window on the park/turn signal blub. I didn't want to hassle with a picture and the new headlight came with bulbs, so after looking at pictures and prices, I decided on solder and hot wire. 07 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins, she only needs a little love.

[@tommymac3029]

I agree it's quite difficult to have the right connectors and crimpers on hand. Recently, I've had good luck ordering weather tight connectors from Amazon. I search on the amount of pins needed. They come with wires already crimped. You have to replace both halves, but it's relatively easy to solder or crimp and heat shrink them in.

[@bchrisl1491]

The pin crimp is called an "OPEN BARREL" and there are dies readily available to crimp them. I think it with shrink tube is better than the closed barrel style with which we a very familiar. Check out Astro 9477 kit.

[@ronwatson4902]

Nice little nugget! Thank you.

[@DanielPace92]

I had a similar issue a little while back on trying to get terminated leads. I needed to run an extra wire into the front doors on my Ram but I didn't want a loose wire hanging out in the door jamb. So I went and looked up the door harness connectors and it only showed one side had terminated leads for ~$30 a 10 pack. But to get the other side it said it was serviced by buying a complete connector kit for ~$120. I didn't want to buy an entire connector kit just for a couple terminals. Would be cheaper to buy a used door harness to get the terminals over that kit. So I ended looking at other dash connectors and I found another connector that was the same type with the same pins and it actually listed the terminated leads for both sides. Ordered them and they worked perfectly. Don't know why it listed both male and female terminated leads for one connector and not the other.

[@adf360]

Thank you for this video, I can source aircraft pins connectors but obviously they are useless for fixing cars. If anyone is ever in a pinch, needing heat shrink with sealant, you can place a sliver from a hot glue stick in your heat shrink and it'll do the same thing. The dirtier the glue stick color, the better. Avoid the clear/white, they don't have that 'stiction' you need.

[@stevechandler963]

used them for a while now and love em......

[@gadasavideos8564]

Day after watching first video on this I was at my mechanic shop and his customer has same vehicle. I mentioned the problem here and apparently he's fixed twice. Once was wire on top of tank. Apparently he found water somewhere around wiring.

[@stephenjackson9555]

I retired from a multi-billion $ defense contractor and I can attest that there is no possibility of you having the space necessary to store all of the crimp tools required. Not to mention the high cost of the tooling. As long as you achieve a good conductor crimp and don’t damage the contact, use whatever works!

[@jdjd962]

I remember when I made wiring harnesses the racks of tooling fer different terminals... not to mention the racks and racks of terminals needed fer manufacturing a harness...

[@stephenjackson9555]

👍

[@CrazyRFGuy]

This is the first time i remember you mentioning connector experts. Maybe its because I am needing a new set for my front cabin motor blower. this is the 2nd time it melted. The wire is exposed in the cabin and i think its getting bumped loose and then of course having less contact area is causing heat. Ill be sure to tell them i found them because of you.

[@CrazyRFGuy]

yoda talk like i do, blower motor.

[@mlieser1230]

Thanks for the information! Having to deal with the dealer parts department for this type of stuff can be a royal pain in the gluteus maximus.

[@bigbill709]

Thanks for the wiring update.

[@RHD360]

Don't know if it is still available. But years ago there was a Packard Weather Pack connector repair kit you could buy. It had all the terminals, seals, and tools needed. Came in it's own tool box. Looked like a plastic tackle box that you might take on a fishing trip.

[@franknewell7017]

You also would need to have a very large storage system for all of those little parts. A database to maintain your inventory and a much bigger shop.

[@tonyday7632]

What a great auto/elec source. Thanks for sharing your secret Eric O. That one may come in handy some day.

[@scottyparker2534]

Enjoy the video Eric thanks for the info

[@85rx7se]

I checked and I already had this site bookmarked ....Thanks

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Eric.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Thank you for that info.

[@chrisblock8646]

As fast as you're vehicles evaporate, why don't you just do a hardwired bypass for that pin. Seems like a better fix. Current flow probably cooked it with salt water. No pins, no problem! Great content, your very through!

[@tracydiller9378]

Than you Eric for the heads up.

[@pineychristian]

It would foolish to try to stock every connector because by the time you would need them ( if ever all of them) they would become obsolete anyway. Things change. Eric o can't make them all happy. We appreciate the content

[@theomurphyross8338]

My main way around finding connector pins is I keep every harness or piece of harness I replace. 9 times out of 10 I have one that'll work.

[@13chomp4]

“Gimme an extra dollar.. I’ll crimp a wire on it.” Now THATS a businessman

[@cardo1111]

Good info, a lot of collision shops use this company as well.

[@UncleJasonsWorkshop]

Super helpful. Thanks!!

[@ErOpt-d2o]

Thanks for the great video SMA.

[@MrMyers-oi7op]

Waytek Wire.....is good.....other goodies like temp sensors, 12v, 5V modular panels, relays, switches, etc. available. I have no affiliation with them.

[@codycopithorne6294]

Perhaps we could convince Eric to divulge the brand of mini torch he used at 6:45 to heat shrink the connection. I don't see it in his Amazon collection, but it sure works better than the ones I've used and thrown away because they DON'T work, but the first time. Fingers crossed that he responds... pretty please?!

[@AAdams-nd1pj]

Try Harbor Freight

[@codycopithorne6294]

@@AAdams-nd1pj I'm in Canada, where Harbor Freight doesn't exist and won't ship here. Asked Harbour Freight for another item a year ago.

[@Blazer02LS]

Snap-On Blue Point Turbo Torch2A

[@joes2085]

Plus any cigar store

[@joes2085]

Plus any cigar store

[@javiermarrero4229]

Saludos Eric 👍

[@drewscruis]

I collect pinball and arcade machines. I have a small fortune tied up in crimpers, molex\amp plugs, and connector pins. So I totally understand why you wouldn't carry that stuff.

[@andreim841]

6:38 - Heyyyy It's that guy!!!!!!

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Beep, beep! 🤣

[@tonywestvirginia]

Great info. Saved to playlist. Thanks!!!

[@nickhyslop5743]

Wish this video came out a couple years ago. Had a broken wire for the harness clip for the brake peddle switch went to Chevy to buy a new terminal to depin it and make the repair but they didn’t even list the male end. Had to buy a new harness for it for $120. New harness came with all white wires and twice as thick wire so you could use the but connectors it came with. Factory wires were like 24 gauge and the new wires were like 14 or 16 gauge.

[@chriscorts3337]

Wirefly shrink tube is really good stuff.

[@richardabner9420]

would a trip to wilberts have been an appropriate source for these connector needs???

[@jerryking2418]

well done.

[@johnhufnagel]

gonna keep that link in my back pocket. my usual go-to is to just chop up a harness from a parts car. since i'm a 00s chrysler nut most of them use the same pins in various places.

[@montestu5502]

I bought an SAE and a metric set of o-rings from Harbor Freight. Whenever I need an o-ring, it’s never one in either set. I get what you are saying about having the terminals in stock….

[@pepeshopping]

I keep saying: There are capable people and then there are capable, practical, ingenious, resourceful people that can create magic almost without wanting… (I tend to do similar “miracles” with digital systems, computers).

[@LTVoyager]

Mouser is pretty good for parts if you know the connector part number. And they sell a la carte. The only pain is the shipping.

[@williamschmitz971]

Something to think about next time at U Pull It!!

[@PK15306]

"Sure, give me a buck" sounds south Chicago gangster for sure.

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

Actually the P.O. Box is northwest of goose island in Chicago. North Avenue West of the Kennedy expressway.

[@VanessaCosta-i3d]

Your channel is like a bright firework in the world of entertainment and funny stories. Keep on being so funny and inspiring!‍🔥🤸‍🥰

[@99andrianmonk]

Thanks for the follow-up - closure. Now, what about Mrs. O's van - is she happy with the recent repairs?

[@GTIwarrior]

Now I’ve gotta look and see if they have any HD truck connectors

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

I work at a Cat dealership. I love that 95% of our connectors are Deutsch, no matter what model. The only downside to Deutsch is the price of the crimping tool for closed barrel terminals.

[@MegaBbqbbq]

The crimpers for Amp and Molex connectors can run over $1,500, and there are dozens of 'em.

[@riaanlouw1874]

Tell me about it. I worked in the Telecom industry, and at work I had 2 x AMP connecter kits, 1 x Amphenol connecter kit, and a Molex connector kit , and it was bloody expensive. (lucky it was work owned.

[@shanestrains2849]

Love those grey crimpers, I've got orange & green.

[@johnwaby4321]

If you can get replacement pins that quick . Then no point in stocking loads .. But you have to order packs of ten . So then you have some spares 👍👍👍👍

[@karlschmitt6231]

Nice job I would have cut the wire out of connector and just soldered a jumper wire and bobs your uncle who’s going to unplug it??? But nice job 👍 ✌️

[@tv43405]

Good stuff

[@The_Redkween]

I use those Amp pins every day. Most pins require the same set of pliers.

[@mikid1033]

They look like "molex" pins that are on a majority of machines I serviced when working at AC Delco. I still have the pin release tool and crimper in my vast array of tools working for GM 23 years.

[@Taillighttim26]

No matter how much equipment or tools you have you never have what you need at the time I do HVAC so I know you can't have every little connector or the right type of replacement stuff when you come across it the good thing that crimp connection will outlast the whole car

[@stevenkroot31]

The connector pin systems are getting so specialized and so specific it would be impossible to stock all the different pins and crimping tools. I work for a major electronic supplier to the auto industry. Working on a project for GM called global A BCM, GM specified a Molex connector system which was new, the crimping tool which was the only tool available which would make the crimp correctly cost $1500. We had one on loan from GM because you couldn’t buy it on the open market. I had to write the purchase order request for $25,000 for pins and seal and shells and locks, about 100 different part numbers to make the wire harnesses for all of the test fixtures, load boxes, etc. trying to stock all of those bits and pieces would be a complete waste unless it was all you do all day every day. It sounds like a good business model for a company.

[@YouShouldThink4Yourself]

You could have every crimp tool and terminal known to man (and machine) and the next model car that comes out will have all new ubique connectors. Like when you build a better mouse trap, they will build a better mouse.

[@NisSubieTechA]

Yeah those terminals with the double crimps need a special jaw. I've had luck with my rachet style crimper with one of the included jaws/dies. You have to crimp one at a time, so not ideal for larger jobs. I would have paid the extra dollar too.

[@brettlipetri5915]

I have been trying to find that blue torch you use for the heat shrink but can’t not find it. I didn’t see it on your store either. It looks easier to use than the average mini torch. Can you please review what it is or where to find it?