Electrical connectors are hard to find :(

**matpoli** · 15th February 2010, 07:23 PM

Hey guys I have a Series 2 and I was trying to locate the little double female type bullet connectors which are used for the lights to link park, indicators etc.

I located a parts supplier in England but they wanted $3.50 for each one and I need about 10 I think.

I have attached some pictures to help identify them and I would love it if someone could point me in the right direction. I have check the parts suppliers thread in this section and I couldn't locate these on any of them.

THX in advance.

**LandyDude** · 15th February 2010, 08:16 PM

I found them a little hard to find so made my own.

Cut some strips of heavy tin or copper foil, about twice as wide as the bullet connector length. You might even be able to use a tin can if it's not too thick.

Roll the strips from each a couple of times around a shaft about the same diameter as the plugs. I used a medium size phillips head screw driver.

You'll need to experiment to work out the right strip length based on the foil material you use.

Put the rolled connector inside some scrap electical outer or sheath. eg left over from stripping some heavy duty cable. Make the sheath a bit longer than the length of the rolled foil connector.

Squeeze the connector a little so the plugs make a good connection when inserted.

Thats about it. With a little experimentation you can make up some pretty good connectors.

**p38arover** · 15th February 2010, 08:32 PM

I bought the complete stock off my local Auto One. I was wondering what to do with them.

**peterg1001** · 15th February 2010, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by matpoli

Hey guys I have a Series 2 and I was trying to coate the little double female type bullet connectors which are used for the lights to link park, indicators etc.

Search for "bullet connectors" on ebay, there's about a squillion of them.

Peter

**p38arover** · 15th February 2010, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by peterg1001

Search for "bullet connectors" on ebay, there's about a squillion of them.

Peter

Ahh, but do they fit the old style?

**matpoli** · 16th February 2010, 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by p38arover

I bought the complete stock off my local Auto One. I was wondering what to do with them.

What exactly did they package them as at auto one?

Or you could just send me ten

**foz.in.oz** · 16th February 2010, 07:09 AM

Try this mob. Only 1.60GBP each

Autosparks, World leading supplier of classic car wiring looms

**p38arover** · 16th February 2010, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by matpoli

What exactly did they package them as at auto one?

They were loose. I bought their complete stock of original roll in type crimp connectors like this:

(not the modern plastic insulated crimp connectors) and all their bullet connectors. They wanted to clear them. Unfortunately, they gave no discount.

**Scouse** · 16th February 2010, 10:15 AM

Vintage Wiring Harnesses will have them. It's been a while since I bought any so I don't know what they're worth now.

Or try a wrecker of older English cars. Minors & Minis are full of these connectors.

**Waxenwane** · 16th February 2010, 01:10 PM

If they are the same as early Range Rover, I have some. They are yours for the postage cost.

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