junction box plug for towing electrics

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Jan 2006, 15:47

Is there one available (86 DG) ?

Post by **DiscoDave** » 29 Jan 2006, 15:49

what do you mean by a junction box plug??

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Jan 2006, 20:00

O K that was vague

In the engine bay ...top left ...attached to the bulkhead ...there's a box..inside are various connectors...one of which is tubular with several wires using it...now these wires are for the rear lights except reverse and fog I think.

I want a connector that plugs in here for tow electrcs

so I don't have to scotch loc everything......er......is that any better?

Post by **DiscoDave** » 30 Jan 2006, 07:35

i see!! i don't know! never seen one but i guess if that's what the box is and it has a plug socket on it you must be able to getone some where!! have a look on etka!

Post by **kevtherev** » 30 Jan 2006, 15:23

Etka?

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 30 Jan 2006, 15:40

All the towbar electrics I've seen have been spliced in (many badly done, too).

Try and rise above using Scotchlocks and actually properly splice in new wires, solder and heatshrink the joins, eh?

Post by **shepster** » 30 Jan 2006, 17:15

How do Kev, i fitted my own electrics in a couple of hours (and that was with trying to follow the crappy Haynes manual wiring diagram) so i'm sure we could do it in less than that with my van to work off.

Give us a shout if you want a hand.

Shep

Post by **DiscoDave** » 30 Jan 2006, 18:31

etka it the parts catologue that vw use to tell you the part you require is no longer available!!

many badly done, too

yeah, but have you seen any done by anyone else??

Post by **kevtherev** » 30 Jan 2006, 19:09

Diamond Hell wrote: Try and rise above using Scotchlocks and actually properly splice in new wires, solder and heatshrink the joins, eh?

I am entirely in agreement here DH I hate jock joins,the soldered joint is my choice , however the plug that does is such an obvious way ,I'm suprised it hasn't been done.

yes shep, I could do with a hand, How about this Saturday? any time......all beers on me....er and you can have your van porn book back!

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 30 Jan 2006, 22:19

I've never seen a plug, all have been either scotch locked into place in the junction box or some such abortion behind the back lights.
Solder in the junction box is the way forward.

Post by **kevtherev** » 30 Jan 2006, 22:37

Yep I agree soldered joints is what will happen

thanks all

the rev