Broken Terminal Connector Help

[Steel24]

Hey everyone. I am installing the Mopar Auxillary Switches and just when I think I have it almost finished I go to wire the connector that plugs into the aux switches and notice this. I have no idea how the entire connector got cut off. Could have been in struggling to get it through to the interior from the inner fender wall, I guess.

Any advice on how this can be repaired or if it can order just one of these connectors? I would hate to rip out the entire thing and do it all over.

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[Heimkehr]

I have no idea how the entire connector got cut off.

Possibly this is just semantics, but your photo seems to illustrate just a connector with one wire de-pinned.

 

[Gregj]

That terminal is broken, not sure if it is a male or female (pin or socket). Probably a pin, TE Connectivity 1.2, would need to see the face of the connector to be sure. Not too hard to replace but would need to remove the broken piece from the connector.

Gregj

 

[Steel24]

@Gregj below is a picture. Where do you get a new pin at? Do you happen to have a part number ?

 

[48Connor]

I did the same thing. Bought replacements at Mouser https://www.mouser.ca/ProductDetail/538-33012-2002-LP

Molex 33012-2002 is the part number

EDIT: I believe that it was the same connector. I know I broke a female pin installing in the passenger foot well. I think it was on the same plug but don't remember

 

[Steel24]

Thanks! Can’t imagine how long this took to find. What’s the install like? Cut a clean section and insert on ?

 

[48Connor]

Thanks! Can’t imagine how long this took to find. What’s the install like? Cut a clean section and insert on ?

IIRC I broke the broke and purple wire while trying to remove it. Maybe I put it in the wrong slot. But I had also bought a spare plug that I never used: https://www.mouser.ca/ProductDetail/829-15532124

I searched for a few hours through Mouser's catalogue but it turns out I wasn't the first. Another person on this forum actually found the Molex #, it just took a while to find their post.

You'll need a crimper tool to crimp down on the connector over the wire or be really careful with pliers. They are so cheap I bought 50. Gives you lots of practice.

 

[rcc1123]

Amazon sells both the Molex pins and the crimp tool.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Since that "pin" (looks like a socket to me) has a proprietary crimp tool, I just use a tiny soldering iron to solder them, then crimp best I can. That assures the connection is made and helps retain it better.

 

[Steel24]

@Gregj was nice enough to mail me a wire with a pin crimped on. With his help, I was able to fix the issue. Stellantis made installation of this about as difficult as it gets. Looking back, I probably would have just gone with an aftermarket one that has a much easier install. Anyone considering buying or ordering a new JL should pay for the tow package to get this option. It saves a lot of time and frustration.

 

[Gregj]

@Steel24 did a remote Ducking!

Thanks Cory!

 

[linux_guy]

If I attempt this, are there any cool tricks, "wish I had known", etc.?

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