How to use Deutsch DT Connectors and Why I use them one everything!!!

[@jonwakefield813]

This guys genuine love for deutsch connectors is great

[@I2aMpAnT]

I just wanna know how he feels about their interchangeability.

[@GOON135]

Honestly, I'm stoked to see someone who gets as hyped as I do about proper wiring. There's just so much garbage DIY stuff I come across and with the ease of buying the right shit from Amazon it's clear to me that some people don't really care about the presentation of their projects as they try to make you believe.

[@xj_overlander]

It’s almost 3am and I am totally excited to look into Deutsch plugs. Wanting to do a full wire overhaul on my jeep. Thank you!!!

[@michael5530]

I need this energy in my life

[@BlisterBang]

The steadiness and visual acuity wouldn't hurt much, either.

[@youcanthide004]

Broooo, this is the video I've been looking for all my life LOL / You are my hero / Absolute Game Changer / Can't thank you enough. I've been Monkeying around fabricating connectors for 30 years. I had ni idea these were this easy!!!

[@SabineRiverValley]

The commentary in this video was tough to get through, but when he finally shows you how to assemble the connectors, it was really helpful. I even ordered the barrel pins and crimper.

[@jugdhiss]

Definitely the way to go for any exterior wire connection.👍 The upgradability and flexibility is priceless. THAT'S why the regular parts stores don't carry these! I'm using two four pin sets for a bumper reflector insert that has LED backup lights.

[@koroak]

Just wanted to send a note ...... i want to tell you that i am not a ford owner and never have been but i follow your because i love the passion and the true quality of your work ...... great job and keep doing amazing work

[@ogrimdoombringer]

Great job. Nice to find another 'super-fan' of these Deutsch connectors. I discovered them while working with our Aggregate plant electricians working on Caterpillar front end loaders. I've used them on multiple motorcycle projects. I have the same four way crimper. It works great. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ois-jy9kl]

I've been using these for years... and even sometimes when I'm done using them on a wiring loom.. motorcycle or racing ... I just put them back in my box kit for re-use in the future. 😀

[@wil2fly13]

You sold me. I'm placing some orders...thanks for this great video.

[@marshallcollins8634]

@wiltofly He ready has a very good crimping tool

[@tonypitsacota2513]

Wow, thank very much. I even ordered your IWISS 1424 crimper as well.

[@reidcoleman1568]

I've used Weather Pack before, but I do believe you've just sold me on Deutsch. I like the ease of process. Great tutorial, Sir. Liked and subscribed.

[@nathaniellangston5130]

You have just made me SO incredibly excited about my new Deutsch connectors that arrived today lol. Great Video!

[@wickedwd5000]

This is the perfect video. Im about to make my own quick detach wiring kit for my harleys tour pack and this dude has me sold on this connector hahahaha. Hells yeah.

[@davidlevasseur7589]

I was looking for a quick guide not a long i recomand video. Thank you for trying to help

[@PawlSpring]

Dude, I can't thank you enough. I've got a CAN bus wiring project for a marine application and this video was perfect for where I am on this project. So helpful. If you had affiliate links for the products you mentioned, I'd click on 'em and buy there so you'd get the commission! (Having said that, the fact that you DON'T have affiliate links makes your recommendations more meaningful) Thanks again. I've seen the Deutsch connectors, had questions, and you answered them all. Thumbs up!

[@latenttweet]

@Matt Thats great to know. I always use grease on automotive fittings or boat trailer type stuff, but awesome to see some real world testing.

[@matthewwalker9962]

im doing a standalone ecu conversion using these plugs for my trigger & coil setup, good Video

[@bozerbrett7867]

Great video! I want to add some led running board lights on my f250. Is there a plug configuration I could use to tap into an existing hot wire and ground? My wire harness is under my rear sill plate on the interior of my truck. I don't want to use one of those cheap wire taps that always seem to fail after a period of time.

[@Bastian-Remi]

Definitely helped out, especially WireCares builder! I was trying to find out how it all works and what parts I need to set up a DT series circuit -- big thanks for the rundown!

[@Deerector]

Ty bro. I didn’t know it was that easy. I was buying them as assembled already.

[@mrpolarisindy500]

Use these connectors all the time on heavy equipment. They are awesome for sure

[@radsy5821]

I have never been more excited about rewiring my Land Rover

[@Simple_Youtube]

Hi, first of all great video. I have one question: Do the Deutch 2 pin connectors come only in 1 size? I have a set of Rigid QR series lights with the 2 pin connectors but the Deutch 2 pin connectors will not fit. I am trying to make new custom harnesses for the lights. Thank you.

[@harveyr2546]

You do amazing work on what you do.

[@harveyr2546]

When I get my excursion, I will be giving you a shout, because I want you to do the interior / dash swap

[@SomerWhite]

Cool deal! So I guess my only question wld be which side goes on your vehicles wiring harness & which side goes on the other? Like female & male. I'm assuming the female goes to your vehicles & then the male on the other? Which in my case is an oxygen sensor. It tk me a few tries w/butt connectors b4 I fnd out about these Deutsch connectors. I do have open barrel bcuz that's what they come w/when u order them or I guess unless ur more specific like this guy was & get the closed barrel or whatever they're called. I've heard weatherproof or something like that they're also called. I cld be off on the name, but weather something. Anyways tho idk much about all this stuff. I'm just now starting to learn bcuz I was forced to w/my vehicle breaking dwn & haveing to fix it myself. I hope this works & it looks more promising than those butt connectors & heat shrink sleeves & all that crap! I def recommend also getting a crimping tool. They say u can use needle nose pliers on the open barrels. I didn't try that, but I almost did until I decided to go ahead & buy a $15 crimping tool w/cutting & wire stripping off eBay, but yes I def recommend the right crimp tool for any of these barrels lol. U want to get the job done right! Great video tho! I really enjoyed it! The clicking parts lol. Yeap I'm def going to be listening for that haha! Thanks again tho! Great video!

[@boosteez619]

Best connectors I’ve worked with so far, now you’ve shown me to use closed barrel pins instead of open barrel Thank You!

[@AmericanDirtbaggers]

I have the closed barrel set up and thought needed the open jaw crimper. Now i can order my deutsch connectors and pins.

[@madcat4563]

Thank you man, this really got me up to speed and answered the questions I had. Edit: I am going to give the connector a try on my light bar. Then on a later stage I will invest in the tool and get a set of plugs.

[@txmits507]

thanks. bought one a kit a while back and it looked a bit much, but this just showed how simple it was to use.

[@tsalb96]

You can also get blanking pins for the holes you’re not using. Just pushes in where the pin would be to maintain water tightness.

[@reubinthornton]

More info on your connecting tool? Also, crimping smaller than 20 ga wire is a PIA. I've learned to tin the wire with solder to build it up a bit before crimping.

[@samuelw.3992]

Thanks man for this. I was always so intimidated by these for some weird dumb reason. 😂 i will definitely be using this method from now on.

[@Beachnative42]

My boat already has two deutch connectors on it for the dash but they made the cable too short to remove the dash insert to enough to comfortably service/inspect it. This video helped me understand what to do to make a longer cable, thank you. Also can you post a link to the closed barrel pins you use?

[@RobertDavies-t3r]

Zachary - I really like your video, do you have any advice about how to daisy chain the cables so I want to have two wires into a single pin (one wire in and one wire out) ? Do you j just use a pin for a bigger wire size and stick two wires into it ? Thanks Robert

[@juhaleino5723]

Agree. After fought with Superseals like AMP (especially their lovely small yellow gaskets - that usually are dropped and loosed...) these Deutsch are just awesome

[@liweiwang1981]

Thanks for sharing. Does the plug requires pin size (20-16 or 16-14) to match or the holes are universal? Cheers

[@familjenhagelin6119]

Good instructions. Thumbs up from sweden.

[@cncsphere]

Thanks for the video. What are you using for wire covering? I saw that you left the wires exposed for the gauge set, but what would you use to cover a bundle of wires that go in the engine compartment?

[@juanarredondo9601]

Can the open barrel and the stamped barrel pins be used in the same plugs? and do you have a video on how to crimp the stamped pins. great video

[@jamesmontgomery9464]

wow, really informative... just bought a 1988 F350 its sat for quite awhile, low mileage, 0 rust, but wires have really aged, and connectors have become brittle and tabs break when i disconnect. question is... the amperage that pins carry?

[@jonathanpalmer228]

I work on komatsu construction equipment and they use them on everything. If they can live on a dozer then they can live on a rig. Nice thing about them if you break them like you said super easy to D pin and repin. If i was your I'd just buy a huge kit because they should come with the closed sockets already!

[@nigelw598]

Gday Zach, It’s been a while since Ive used a Deutsch Connector. Thanks for the reminder on the tips and tricks. Off now to fix the wife’s Audi’s damaged gearbox loom. Should keep me in the good books for a while. Cheers 😁👍🍻

[@DKsupreme69420]

Man you use this type of stuff with a trigger controller and you’ve got the cleanest set up around.

[@deereboy8400]

Everything i wanted to know about deutsch. Thanks!

[@alvarohernandez2764]

I noticed the "garbage" pins crimp both the wire and the sleeve in place, while the easy pin only crimps the wire, which could potentially slide the tip away from the sleeve with pushing and pulling. Makes me wonder if it's trading ease of use for security, or is it a non issue..

[@lyndonevans8033]

Thanks for great vid and link to the crimper, one question, where do you get the pins from?

[@saby8765]

So, I took the bumper off of my 2013 Mustang GT and that ripped the backup camera wire. That wire had no plugs and runs from the rear bumper to all the way in cockpit. I'm thinking to reconnect the ripped wirr through a harness like this, so next time when I take off my bumper it won't be a problem.

[@jamespray5207]

If it like my Ford truck there is a Deutsch connector at the camera.

[@customcsusa]

Open barrel probably works best soldered but who has time for that!? I like the closed barrels and I’m going to try your crimper. Thanks bud great video!

[@TheMercurial7]

Thanks for this, just doing my truck and wanted to do these connectors

[@skids4days42]

And also just wondering how do you clip them in mind sliding and slide out? Do you have to look in place somewhere?

[@natesoffroad]

Thanks. Iv been fn around with trying these other connectors all day trying to get them to work, but I'll try these instead. The rigid lights I'm installing have these but only on the harness side. The lights have bare wires, so I need to add connectors plus another wire for the back light trigger.. rigid 360 series amber spots.

[@nazareth4u524]

So if you wanted to put these connectors on a motorcycle and you wanted to unplug it, do they have a dummy plug that you can put on to cover it up while it's exposed??? And which connector would the dummy plug go on the male or the female??

[@luisvillacres5996]

I was looking to see if you knew where I can buy them in bulk if you had any ideas hope to hear from you. Thank you.

[@balmori.hangarage]

Hello Zac! please can you tell me about the key? I was checking wirecare because I need a DTM06-12S case and it comes with 4 diferent keys (A B C D), otherwise you are absolutelly right, I spent hours browsing the page! best regards from Mexico.

[@nicoson9578]

Thank you for the Vid, helped me understand these connectors.

[@略奪でる]

Nice video, I loved the demonstration. What AWG wire do you recommend for 4 inch fogs?

[@tubularillusion]

Are those connections you are doing DT or DTP ?? I need to get some DTP ones for my motorcycle as rated at 25amp ! I'm struggling to get a crimping tool for the DTP ones which are 25amp rated. T.I.A C

[@DLKHAY]

Thanks for this video , ended up with some lights that had these connectors

[@Noisy_Boys]

use these connectors at work, best connectors ive ever used

[@shawng7902]

I have a pair of 4way square crimpers for wire ferrels. Wonder if they would work? Squeeze the wire into a square for screw down terminals. They come as the same round barrels. Doesnt look like it would hurt on the back side.

[@skids4days42]

Hey, just wondering does it matter what pin connect to use? Can you link me them bags where you got them from please?

[@70datsunv8]

Great tutorial! Awesome explanation.

[@RJSDZNS]

Your awesome! I have to build a plug for a sidekick now I know how. Thanks

[@garystillman2724]

I STARTED WATCHING YOUR VIDEO AT 11AM. I QUIT TO SEE WHAT ABOUT "WIRECARE" WAS SO SPECIAL....... ITS NOW 1PM. 😂😂😂😂😂🇺🇲☯️♾️

[@jcardwell3rd]

I like your style man. Nice work.

[@davidbrewer7937]

In these harsh environments, they are quite simply bomb proof. Sure there are other connectors which offer this sort of ruggedness & some are even more tough, like milspec connectors, but they are expensive as are the tools....

[@jacquelineurena1631]

Thank you for this video. This answered all my questions.

[@trustyframe9541]

video is from a while back so you might not see this but i recommend getting a heatshrink label printer, wonderful for knowing what does what down the line

[@SeriousSchitt]

What are the ones you've got there with the flanges? They're exactly what I need. Thanks.

[@Kowboy6684]

Only thing I missed was which side the male pin went in. Got it back apart. And put it in the right side. Great set up. Thank you

[@Docstantinople]

Can I use these types of connectors for a 25 amp light bar? Thanks.

[@getthecats]

Open barrel is better because when you're putting tension on the cable it applies tension to the plastic sleeve and not just the metal wires - which can damage the connection. Most oem cars plugs use open barrel obviously

[@nishirambum]

hi there nice video, you mentioned the AWG 14-18 (IWD-16) tool can also crimp up to an AWG20/22 terminal, is it really possible?

[@Colorado1272]

What plug do you use for 10g? I want to put my Rad fans on a plug. Thanks Man

[@EliteTKDAust]

Great video, very useful, many thanks.

[@trail_tracker]

Can you connect 4 pin to 2 pin? I have two red wires that need to connect to one red wire and a similar arrangement for black.

[@liweiwang1981]

And what type and size of wires do you usually stock?

[@DollarSlinger2277]

Hey Zach I love your content. Where do you purchase your supplies.

[@joem6859]

Good video, just a couple of points... 1. i'm with you on the barrel contacts and crimper, very easy to use, way easier than open barrel terminals. 2. you're not showing a true Deutsch connector on Amazon, those are knockoffs. I've used too, didn't realize they're knockoffs, but not using again, don't trust the integrity of the raw materials or their mfg controls. 3. The true Deutsch connectors are a little pricey, like an 8 pin connector kit is about $22, and I need about 10 of em.

[@bigdaddy7670]

Fantastic Video!!

[@mitchhayes7277]

Zach, is there a deutsch connector for one input and two outputs? 3 way or tee connector? Been looking but not finding

[@RandallPress]

Randy here, Lake Ariel, PA. Doing a wire project with a light bar. Cant find these wires anywhere. I ordered a wire that looks similar but its only 5 feet. Working with a tractor supply Travelers light bar. Any chance you can make me a 15 foot 2 pin 14 gauge. I think the standard is 16 but with an extension I thought 14 would be better. I want to do a plug and play. since bar is up high on rack no rook for messy connections.

[@garybennett7851]

how would you make a Y connection or splitter, 1 wire in 2 wires out on same circuit?

[@newera3757]

So what is the verdict? Do you like them?

[@kangarooislandmarineadvent7407]

what about changing over a multipin connector up to 12/14 pins to these Deutsch plugs ..?

[@garyhelms1889]

I couldnt find that crimp tool on amazon, do they still sell it?????? I've got a 54 chevy truck with some jacked up wiring. This is the stuff I want to use!!!

[@johnlindsay6039]

Zach, great video on the Deutsch connectors. Say, I have look all over Amazon for the closed Barrel Terminal Crimper that you use (IWD-16) but am not finding it. Is that still available?

[@Blue_Collar_Hunter]

I found it just Google the words on his screen and an Amazon link will pop up.

[@RickyG512]

Hey buddy, Do you know if the IWD-16 tool can be used for DTP range which uses size 12 crimps? Or is it just better to get IWD-12 for size 12 crimps. If I do buy the IWD-12 tool DTP connectors, then I wonder if it can be used on DT connectors

[@user-hv7pv1em8t]

The Deutsch connectors that you show (from Amazon) are NOT the REAL Deutsch brand connectors. Anyone know the quality diff between the two?

[@vannigiovannigio8861]

Dam. Fabulous video lad. Thank you.

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

I like super clean stuff😊

[@jamespray5207]

So the very thin video wire I need to splice together has wire shielding. Is there a tool and Deutsch plug to handle that? I did identify the Deutch connector it has on the ends.

[@tomf1298]

Great explanation. Thank you!

[@richardedwin5980]

Where can I buy the closed barrel pins and Deutsch connectors?

[@CODM_Shooter]

Are this connectors good for ABS module relocation? I need to extend the wire harness.

[@stellarv5689]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏 👍 so much for posting this

[@mattsmith6828]

I'm sold. However, links in description would be nice. Subscribed!

[@AhrnNilsson]

Do you use DTP For Bigger lights?

[@richardedwin5980]

Where do you get your barrels and pins from? Any idea where I can get the crimping tool from? It’s out of stock on Amazon.

[@tootoofan55]

Zach would you be able to do a. Tutorial, about how you would wire this plug to say add extra reverse light pods off the main taillight harness