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junction box plug for towing electrics

Posted: 29 Jan 2006, 15:47
by kevtherev
Is there one available (86 DG) ?

Posted: 29 Jan 2006, 15:49
by DiscoDave
what do you mean by a junction box plug??

plug

Posted: 29 Jan 2006, 20:00
by kevtherev
O K that was vague :oops:
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?

Posted: 30 Jan 2006, 07:35
by DiscoDave
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!

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Posted: 30 Jan 2006, 15:23
by kevtherev
Etka?

Posted: 30 Jan 2006, 15:40
by Diamond Hell
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?

Posted: 30 Jan 2006, 17:15
by shepster
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

Posted: 30 Jan 2006, 18:31
by DiscoDave
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??

box

Posted: 30 Jan 2006, 19:09
by kevtherev
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!

Posted: 30 Jan 2006, 22:19
by Simon Baxter
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.

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Posted: 30 Jan 2006, 22:37
by kevtherev
Yep I agree soldered joints is what will happen

thanks all

the rev