Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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I'm trying to fit DRLs in the grill, as I did on previous D4 before it was nicked but thought I'd be "clever" and use the dummy half of the smog sensor connector.
it was all going well until I tried to get pins that would mate with the contacts in the factory-wired socket half of the connector ... I've filed things down, built others up with solder, tried just stiffening the wires with solder but nothing seems to work and stay in place.
it doesn't have to be 100% as per the a proper mating connector ... just a way of being able to separate it and take the grill off the car should I need to ... but before I give up and use a 3-way connector wired in parallel with the factory-fitted one (+ feed from sidelights, of course) does anybody know where I can get suitable pins ? or even the proper plug ?
cheers. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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ROY_H
Member Since: 30 Jun 2014
Location: South Hams Devon
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As you're unlikely to use it as it's original purpose, just cut off the connector and fit a standard 2-pin.
Look for AMP connectors on ebay. Waterproof and not too expensive. Morris Dancers: Drinkers with A Dance Problem
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| 25th Apr 2017 10:34 am |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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probably have to do that or parallel ... going to have one last go at "Plan A" this week. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 25th Apr 2017 11:02 am |
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Disco4Ben
Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
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Try RS components, we use them at work for all kinds of electrical components
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| 26th Apr 2017 6:24 am |
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