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Brake light switch wire connectors

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 65cj5-, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. Oct 2, 2008
    65cj5-

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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    I actually saw that thread, but the "brake switch terminals - A36" I saw on that site did not seem like the right ones. I was hoping someone might have a picture if they happened to have similar brake switch terminals.

    I will probably run to napa and see if they have the right connector.
     
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    cjmike1962

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    I used a standard female crimp terminal for the same switch.
     
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    jzeber

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    Picked mine up at the FLAPS. If you need a pic I can get one later today.
     
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    timgr

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    Suggestion: Solder on two leads. Use bullet connectors to join the wires. Cover each connection with waterproof heat shrink.

    Connectors are a liability. The above connection will last much longer than the life of the switch though.

    <edit> Ideally you'd also want a strain relief for the wire close to the switch. The transition to the soldered joint can be a stress riser in the wire.
     
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    AKCJ

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    If I ever get around to changing my brakelight switch I plan to get one with threaded studs to attach the wiring.
     
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    66cj5

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    i filed notches in the platic of an alt plug to fit mine.
     
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    bergy9

    bergy9 Jeep Maffia, CJ 5 Chapter

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    I second what timgr said "Suggestion: Solder on two leads. Use bullet connectors to join the wires. Cover each connection with waterproof heat shrink. Connectors are a liability. The above connection will last much longer than the life of the switch though."
    I solder's mine, when I took off the one connector I did have, it was all full of dirt, and the the terminals where all green. I believe the solder will prevent this problem, last longer, and during the life of the break switch cause far less problems due to water, snow, mud ect, hitting the switchs.
     
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  10. Oct 5, 2008
    mdbeck1

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    I think that someone else already gave you this pic ut here's the URL.

    http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=23193

    They used them some on the old Chevy's. I had on on my 59 El Camino that had a single blade and hooked to the side like this.
     
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