Damaged Connectors? How to Splice in New Car Electrical Connectors

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Sometimes, an electrical connector on your car, truck or SUV might get damaged. Whether its broken, frayed, melted, bent, broken, or crushed, its a simple DIY to cut out the old connector and wire, and splice in a new one. Watch this video to see how it's done!
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2005 Chrysler 300
2006 Chrysler 300
2007 Chrysler 300
2008 Chrysler 300
2009 Chrysler 300
2010 Chrysler 300
🔧 List of tools used:
• Crimper
• Wire End Cutters
• Electrical Tape
• Shrink Tube
• Heat Gun
• Utility Knife 1aau.to/oaU/1AXAA00082
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@Thegangsta00711 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Seth Rogen’s voice mixed with Danny McBride. I was able to fix my headlight socket. 5 stars.

@samueldavies5176 Жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for such an easy DIY VID on this subject. I've asked several so called Mech and watched several other videos and for some reason, I think they just wanted to look intelligent rather than take the simply road and explaining just as you did. Every single question I had was answered without watching this vid several times. Now I'm confident I can do this myself. Great job!!!

@DarK-pk7ve 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Always appreciate the 1A training videos especially with the k1500 as I have a 97 Yukon. One tip I learned was a seam ripper. For like stitching. A neat little hand tool that protects the wires you're trying to avoid cutting. And gets clean and safe cuts through loom and tape

@cardoluna1 2 ай бұрын

Bro thank you so much for the value you provided in this video. Took me less than 30 mins and avoided taking it to a mechanic. Blessings brotha!🙌🏽

@tannertuner 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used those same splicing connectors several times in the past but this is the first time I learned they are shrink wrap.

@mcdevitt10 2 жыл бұрын

Same here! Makes much more sense because I always felt they never got as tight as I wanted. Great video all the way around 👏

@sydjanart4814 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! this video saved me hundreds on a mechanic :))) I’m surprised I was able to repair this myself

@lumpythefish 3 жыл бұрын

excellent vid.... I actually learned two things... the longer/shorter cutting method and the length to strip the wires.... thanks alot!

@andresmichellegonzalez5677 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video !!! Accidentally ripped my purge valve harness apart and got a check engine light, this should work perfectly fine 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@joshuavallone8377 2 жыл бұрын

I have to do this to my fuel injector pigtails. This video helped get me prepared. I will be doing this over the weekend. Hope it all goes well.

@amylynn1741 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful, thank you 😊 I will be replacing my blower motor resistor connector, do I have to disconnect the battery before I do that?

@moneymac2864 7 жыл бұрын

You make great videos...thanks....i didnt know you could heat-shrink those connectors...

@bigo193 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to learn to do.. Thanks for that help!! 👍🏼

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Big O Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@andrewmartinez9066 4 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!!!

@xRustic Жыл бұрын

These guys always have the actual video that helps lmaooo

@obywan7901 2 жыл бұрын

Great thank you so much! Now I’ll be able to do it myself!

@tgn-contentandotherstuff5652 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for this tutorial. I was wondering if you broke the clip off if it will still work fine. Any help would be appreciated.

@justingreen0329 Жыл бұрын

I'll be working on this tomorrow thanks .

@irundstreets7126 2 жыл бұрын

I need to replace my radiator fan switch pigtail because the wire is cracked causing my radiator fan not to turn on. Thank you for this video & I hope this helps me in my line of duty the next few days. God bless 🙏

@KorduYT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I was able to replace the right low beam connector on my 2017 Ford Escape easily 👍 Did every step exactly, I just needed to increase the size of the insulated connector and it worked perfectly…

@EppingForest304 9 ай бұрын

Good information 👍

@sherrodharris6598 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 1A Auto i needed this video for my wife Kia Soul

@keyymoneyy 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@swiftyfromthe3138 2 жыл бұрын

Good video.

@Clohehopewillis Жыл бұрын

Thank you..I was quoted 230 to replace a connector....I can but that tool and some tape and do it myself for way Less🤷🏽‍♀️

@royperry3923 Жыл бұрын

I use a soldering gun & rosin core solder shrink wrap to reconnect wires it’s the most secure way to do them

@malihakazmi2035 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the detailed Video. Wondering if you guys made any video for 2014 Honda Accord EXL V6 valve cover gaskets replacement. Thanks

@bigmika75 3 жыл бұрын

Does these steps go for all electrical connectors? This is going to be my first time doing this electrical work on my nissan altima

@DkTv_ Жыл бұрын

Great video, can I attach a different type of connector to the old wire ? example, take off burnt H4 socket and crimp on a 9006 socket ?

@swissarmywife2039 Жыл бұрын

I was able to replace my damaged low beam thank you

@huhwhat6887 3 жыл бұрын

I stripped more than I had to can I use electric tape to cover the extra length? Or just cut and strip again?(working with a little length though, I'm working on the ignition coil connector)

@sojiroumakairyu5143 3 жыл бұрын

would this work for a radiator sensor that's square to a circle one?

@rueduplace 5 жыл бұрын

thanks! : )

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+rueduplace You are welcome!

@genericdude6551 2 жыл бұрын

I soldered the connector wires together and used heat shrink to insulate the wires.

@carmelom269 3 жыл бұрын

How does one go about identifying and locating the correct matching connector type replacement for a wire harness? I Have a 2012 VW Passat SE 2.5L Automatic. A few years ago I had to replace the Leak Detection Pump. In the process of removing the connector from the old pump I damaged the connector clam such that when I installed to new Dorman Leak Detection Pump, I was unable to get the connector to snap on and lock onto the new Pump because the little clip/clam which secures the connector to the pump has been damaged such that the EVAP system says that It does not have a good signal thus I have been unable to stop the ODB II EVAP leak code from stopping. I have searched VW parts website but unable to identify the exact type of connector. Is there an International Registry of Connectors for all cares made (Foreign and domestic) .. If I pulled an old connector from a Junked auto matching the year , make and model, I like would have to cut the old connector and splice to the old wire harness. But I need to know where I can purchase a replacement connector or harness with the connector

@auggie3936 2 жыл бұрын

So idk if you could help me out, but I basically did this same process with my after market headlights, but for some reason the headlight is much brighter than the other one now, I turn on my high beams and it seems to stay the same amount of light.. any possible tips? My neighbor is a good mechanic and he said it’s a ground problem.. so I’m not sure where to start.

@mattkugler8068 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this looks pretty easy. Is it better to crimp than solder the wires together? And how do you ensure the wires connect fully when crimping? Thanks!

@chris_htepo Жыл бұрын

Im curious how big a difference that makes too! I'm about to replace the license plate light sockets on my fox body and I was just gonna crimp the wires buuttttt idk. New to all this

@retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106 Жыл бұрын

@@chris_htepo Did you figure out if would be better to solder or crimp?

@chayahfagan5510 5 ай бұрын

I’ll be soldering my new connector in, but I like the tip to cut the wires at different lengths to avoid a large bulge

@Barbaris369 Жыл бұрын

Can I do this for flanking assist sensor connections?

@xCARPx2014 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be done on a radio harness? Or would that cause problems?

@3ma_lengend 3 жыл бұрын

What if wires have gotten cut a couple of wires in my harness got cut on my 2010 Toyota Carolla LE causing my windshield wipers my speed sensor and my gas sensor to stop working also fog lights

@rokkoutflex567 6 сағат бұрын

Do you have to disconnect battery cables to do this ?

@chadmyshak9379 8 ай бұрын

You dont have to disconnect battery nothing will short out aslong as vehicle is off and light switches are off the only time the power for lights would be on and possibly cause a short while working on it is if the vehicle is on or light switch is turned on

@j.e.t.lifetothenextlife200 3 жыл бұрын

so the wires don’t have a order to go in you can just cut which ever side u want longer ? they both connect to either side ?

@tampa-matt Жыл бұрын

No if you take the new connector and the old connector and face them the same way, just match the wire on each side and go from there

@calebgoynes1112 2 жыл бұрын

Do I have to disconnect the battery first?

@TheJunior1964 2 жыл бұрын

My car is a hyundai accent 2016 i need to know is i can buy a harness for the license plate socket?

@H3CTOR12625 Жыл бұрын

Can I do this to a EGR valve solenoid connector?

@NJsFyNeSt 2 жыл бұрын

Do you disconnect the battery?

@rosalindwatkins8688 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to disconnect the battery

@pulz1112 3 жыл бұрын

that's some lighter technique. :) great to know that connectors works for light wires. Thanks!

@djcandle3863 2 жыл бұрын

Does the battery need to be disconnected first?

@xjester60x Жыл бұрын

I prefer to use a new connector with crimped on ends for a "factory" connection without adding a new potential point of failure.

@John.Skelton 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I been looking everywhere for this tutorial! My connector is all melted just like yours. PS: DO YOU NEED TO DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY WHEN YOU DO THIS??

@winstonchaychel 2 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering the same thing but I don't think you have to bc each of the headlights /should/ have their own fuse to prevent anything bad from happening. Headlights don't come on as long as your car isn't on 👍

@obywan7901 2 жыл бұрын

Just turn car off

@nick.mighttakeyourlife8460 Жыл бұрын

Yes disconnect negative

@aer8nadam Жыл бұрын

I noticed that the new replacement plug has 16 gauge wire and the OEM has 18 won't it just cause the wires to heat up now because the new plug isn't going to fail like the OEM If someone uses higher watt bulbs in the future I think you should be show you replacing the whole wires with 16 gauge from the starting point to the headlights and then it's definitely not going to happen again or cause a fire I would like to see a video of that if you can make one I have noticed that pretty much every newer vehicle has problems with the OEM wiring I'm not sure when they started doing this but it is a really big problem now and I think the auto industry needs to address the issue right away and be held responsible for using under rated wiring Thank you

@losmoore3358 Жыл бұрын

I have a problem with my low beam headlight on both driver and passenger side going off and comes back on. I changed out both bulbs and harness with the same connectors and crimped them with the water protection heat sleeve on my 2011 silverado, but still have same problem. Any suggestions?

@Klikklikboom0911 20 күн бұрын

Does it matter which side u put to what side? Like is there a positive and negative?

@kryssiicat 7 ай бұрын

Let me apologize in advance for my stupid questions, and thank you for posting this. The tool you use to strip the wires, what size did you say the wires were, and how easy is it to strip them? Is there a way to replace only a portion of the wormlike plastic tube covering everything as a piece of mine is starting to crack? I just want to take a moment to thank you. I dont have money to repair this. I just had an emergency and used all of my bills and the little xmas money I had. I'm hopeful the parts and tools needed will not bea lott. I had no idea what I was going to do as my sticker is expired. Seriously, you are a lifesaver. Anyone reading this please wish me luck. Seriously, I mean it. I will take all the prayers you guys can spare, LOL

@ironlionzion2265 10 ай бұрын

Gotta do this on my 94 chevy silverado's connectors

@Camaro2ssboy Жыл бұрын

Can you do this with a 02 sensor?

@keastonbanks3940 Ай бұрын

This is for the taillight upgrade ?

@TheBigsqueezer Жыл бұрын

does shrink wrap protect from water? whats the danger..thnx

@gabrielsierra6890 4 ай бұрын

Excellent! Can you do one for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire's purge valve connector? I noticed the insulation is gone and wires seem to be shorting out. The wire harness is bundled with other wires and it is a bit intimidating, thanks!

@1AAuto 4 ай бұрын

+@gabrielsierra6890 We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@kellyboy813 2 жыл бұрын

What happens if you use wire nuts?

@borjgon Жыл бұрын

So the wiring doesn't matter which one you connect to? Thanks

@frankgilligan1740 2 жыл бұрын

What if I don’t know which wire goes where on my connector. There is no original wire left on the connector

@omarariza10 7 жыл бұрын

I need to purchase a wiring connector for my oil pressure sensor for my chrysler 300 do you guys have those??

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

We currently do not carry the new connector for it. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com

@aaronberg2953 2 жыл бұрын

All my ignition coil connectors are broke inside, when I pulled them out they snapped

@yazandaher942 4 ай бұрын

What if you cut it before putting the other one next to it how do you figure out how to hook it up

@3ma_lengend 3 жыл бұрын

What if wires have gotten cut a couple of wires in my harness got cut on my 2010 Toyota Carolla LE

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+David Williams Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@LuPa_Dragon 11 ай бұрын

Bro saved me with this mass air flow pigtail, it just sheared right off might need more wire though 💀

@POPINTHETAPE Жыл бұрын

I tried to do this. Couldn’t do it. The connector I got came w 3 wires for my Chevy Cruze; brownish-red, green, and black. While the factory wires are white, black, and yellow. Will be taking it to the shop instead. Hopefully, one day, I can do the job.

@user-iw3de9oj3x 10 ай бұрын

Bs I change my head lights and connectors without removing the bumper like you guys show

@angelahighwolf 3 ай бұрын

Use a seam ripper.

@tooreal2lie 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. @4:40 what are you doing and wat is it called

@TheChiefJudgeDredd 2 жыл бұрын

What about corroded? Not burnt

@QuantumMind88 7 ай бұрын

Why not just depin the wires out of the oem connector and push in the wires to the new connector?

@user-sg4wm6kj6b 4 ай бұрын

My car has two black and one green wire but my replacement has two black wires what do I do

@montebelloqc Жыл бұрын

Could it be a fuse causing my left headlights to stop working

@adrianferia4567 Жыл бұрын

If it was the fuse then your both headlights will stop working.

@moparguy5876 2 жыл бұрын

Who's done this with 4th gen firebird window motor electrical connectors?

@Bosstrout 2 жыл бұрын

i replaced my wires and did everything and only the high beam works any tips please? i drive alot at night

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Broken We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@abrahammendiola6433 3 жыл бұрын

can this work on a 2008 lexus es 350?

@uliceshernandez7131 Жыл бұрын

I replaced mine and it’s not getting any connection any reason ?

@DkTv_ Жыл бұрын

What is the purpose of making one side longer than the other ? If there both level is it dangerous ?

@1AAuto Жыл бұрын

+CyberGlo This is to help the connectors to sit side by side when installed and not create a bulge in the harness after installation.

@xzysyndrome Жыл бұрын

I love breaking connectors and destroying the red safety clips....Nothing says fun like adding work lol.

@jayknight9736 Жыл бұрын

🤝🏾

@matthewsouliere 3 жыл бұрын

Can I replace a square connector end with one of a rounded type with this same method?

@skyartrc8286 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend it, I did this on my Ford f150, it was misfiring because lack of conductivity from use the barrel connecters, so I took them off and just wired them together then sodders them with heat shrink wrap. For better connection.

@shannonthurman5208 2 жыл бұрын

5 star 🌟

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Shannon Thurman Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c