91RS383

So I pulled my alternator to have it tested, trying to track down an idle surge and dipping volt meter issue. The red wire that goes into the weather-tite connector and plugs into the voltage regulator was loose and pulled clean out of the connector.

What's the solution? Can I buy a pigtail that I can solder or crimp onto the wire harness?

Alternator tested fine...

sjsingle1

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i know those weatherpack connectors can be rebuilt............but i have never done it........nor do i have the tools......you can get a new connector off ebay for bout 11$

91RS383

I found a pigtail on ebay for $15 shipped, but I wasn't sure if it's the right one (bad pics)

Stealership wanted $45

AutoZone has them in stock for $30 (Duralast P/N 494, listed as "neutral saefty switch connector")

Jegs and Summit both sell one for about $25 + Shipping (Painless P/N 30705)

Hope this helps the next guy.

sjsingle1

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wow.......a nickels worth of plastic and wire......i am in the wrong business

91RS383

^^ I hear ya.

Just imagine how much we could charge if we stamp a MIL Spec number on it and sell to the government.

fleetmgr

You're too late, somebody already does.

wssix99

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The crimp connectors for the terminals are available for a few cents, but the special crimping tools can run over $100 used. (GM dealers have kits with the repair parts, but... I'm sure they would rape you on the cost to install.)

This booklet has all of the Delphi/GM part numbers for the terminals and tools: http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/autom...%20Booklet.pdf

If you really want to get in to the details, you can look the part numbers on this site and get detailed measurements and specs for all the connector parts: http://connectors.delphi.com/DCSGDMCS/HomePage.aspx

91RS383

As long as I don't need it "today" I'll go here next time:

www.casperselectronics.com

Here's the splice I needed for $9:
http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...roducts_id=979

Here's a crimper for $30 to make your own metripack conectors:
http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...roducts_id=679

Here's the multi kit to make/rebuild several sizes of conectors (includes pin removal tool):
http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...roducts_id=686

sjsingle1

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^^^ good stuff