NEED A SPECIAL PLUG FOR 520h

[km3h 543]

I just picked up another Horse. This time it is a 520H. A previous owner let his Grandson go through it with a pair of wire cutters. Made a mess out of it. There is a plug that goes to the idiot lights on the top of the dash that will very hard to remove the wires from and I would rather just get another one.

 

This one shows the female plug which is attached to the light block              

 

This is the male plug I need. It hold ten wires. As you can see the

wires were cut very close to the plug. This is the one I need.                          

 

If I can find a complete wiring harness for it I would be very happy. Otherwise I will have to build one without really having an old one to use as a guide as there are a lot of other wires that have been cut.

 

I checked with Toro and they say that that plug and inserts are no longer available from them. If you know of someplace I can purchase these items please let me know. This is a 1997 Wheel Horse 52H.

 

 

[Molon_Labe 731]

Take a look at these, just pull the old ones out and crimp these on your existing wires, insert into the plug and you're good to go.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-PCs-2-8mm-0-11-Crimp-Terminal-Female-Spade-Connector-Case-Total-200PCs-/181410251379?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3ce4c273

 

And never give a kid a pair of wire cutters, I know from experience.

Edited August 15, 2014 by M_Bailey

[Molon_Labe 731]

Posted the wrong link, I think these are what you need for that plug

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Harley-Amp-Tyco-OEM-Multi-Lock-female-terminals-turn-signals-lights-brakes-/261456549782?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce0065796

 

Of course you can buy in smaller quantities like this one

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Harley-OEM-Multi-Lock-female-terminals-turn-light-brake-wiring-other-1982-up-/251048168896?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a73a30dc0&vxp=mtr

Edited August 15, 2014 by M_Bailey

[Geno 1,929]

If you have enough wire what M_Bailey said will be the best solution.  Even if you find an aftermarket molex that size and configuration all of the wires will most likely be white which could cause a troubleshooting issue in the future. Not to mention if someone sees it and knows there's a lot of connections underneath which could mean even more problems down the road.

Edited August 15, 2014 by Geno

[km3h 543]

Not sure that is what I need but it looks like it might be. Thanks for that. I need to get the old wires out without making a mess of the plug. They make special tools for that and I will have to get on. That company sell a lot of the supplies we need for our tractors.

[Geno 1,929]

Looks like the terminal release is on the right side of the pics you posted.  If they're not too deep a pic tool should do it. 

[Molon_Labe 731]

Looks like the terminal release is on the right side of the pics you posted.  If they're not too deep a pic tool should do it. 

 

Yep, what Geno said, even a jewelers screwdriver inserted i the slot will release the connector from the plug.

[km3h 543]

Gino, I would never use all one color wire to fix this. I will take a trip to the electronics store tomorrow and see what they have. It will take a small moles pin to work in this plug. 

[km3h 543]

If I can't find the right tool, then I will make one using spring steel and a grinder. Gino you have a 520 don't you? if you do you will know the plug I am taling about.

Edited August 15, 2014 by km3h

[km3h 543]

Good news. I was able to get exactly what I needed and Baynsville Electronics right here in good old Baltimore. Uses .156 Molex pins and housings. $7.49.

 

Edited August 15, 2014 by km3h

[Geno 1,929]

Very nice, and the actual Molex brand, best money can buy! 

[km3h 543]

Well I got lucky tonight. I put an add in the forum for a wiring harness. Two very kind gentleman directed me to an EBay add. I made the guy a reasonable offer and he accepted it. Not only got the harness, but the dash and all the gages with wire intact.

[RMCIII 838]

Having the correct tools for that type of job makes all the difference in the world... Especially when it comes to electrical. We used several different types of extraction and insertion tools when working on electrical components of the F-111. If you did not have the tools, when you headed out to the flightline, it made all the difference in the world between a 30 minute fix vs. a 3hr. hassle.

 

Rob

Edited August 16, 2014 by RMCIII

[km3h 543]

Whenever I have something to do and a need for special tool arises, I never hesitate to get it. Saves a lot of frustration and banged up skin. Like you said it saves a lot of time too.

[Geno 1,929]

Some of the wisest words ever spoken RMC and km.