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changing out turn signal boots, coupla questions... |
914 RZ-1 |
Jan 25 2019, 11:32 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm starting to put my car back together after painting it. I had a hard time getting one of the turn signal boots off. My questions are:
1. Do I need to take off the spade connectors? Seems like it would be easier to remove them and also to re-insert the wires back into the rubber boots. 2. Where can I get QUALITY 6.3mm Female Spade Crimp Terminal Connectors? Amazon has them for about $0.06 each, but the reviews are mixed. Some sites have them for about $0.25 EACH! Lowes/Home Dept do not have the type I need: the ones that have the wires crimped on with a special crimper, not smashed on with pliers. Look at your wire connections and you'll see what I'm talking about. I'd like to find some sort of electrical supply place. I used to get this stuff at Radio Shack. Where is the new Radio Shack-like place to get electronic parts? 3. Is there a trick to cutting off/removing the rubber boots? Took me an hour off cutting with wire cutters, a razor knife, pliers, etc. I finally realized I could pull the wires thru the boot after dabbing a little lube (Tri-Flow) between the boot and the wires. Did I just answer my own question? Thought I'd ask before going on. I still have to do the taillights and headlights. |
914 RZ-1 |
Feb 2 2019, 04:16 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
Here's what I did after getting frustrated after trying futilely to feed the wires:
1. Cut the connectors off 2. Cut the black plastic wire cover off. It was brittle and hard to bend anyway. 3. Coated the wires with lube 4. Put the side marker lights thru 5. Put the turn signal lights thru They both pushed thru easily with the lube 6. I bought new connectors (thanks for the tip!) and attached them. It wasn't easy; the wires are barely long enough so I had to work inside the fender. 7. I added some heat shrink around the connections. I've only done one side. I'm hoping the other side goes quicker. |
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