Originally Posted by Peter J
And finally....

Wiring up Econoseal Connectors requires good light, sharp vision and the right tools.....
This is an Econoseal Connector on the new Indicator lamp...

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Note....the new wires are not the same colour as on the wiring loom... green is live, black is neutral.

So I had to improvise...

First, remove the bullet connectors from the tails on the loom. One was corroded.....
Try to fit the Econoseal fitting to the tails that were left was beyond me, working under the front wheel arch, in the dark, even with a head torch and magnifying glasses. So I cheated and used a small chocolate block connector. The Econoseal I fitted with short tails.....easy on the bench.

Connected it all up and it works!!

I was VERY Happy!.

Tomorrow I'll remove the chocolate block connector and replace with crimp on tube connectors and cover with shrink wrap, tidy up the excessively long connector wire in the new light and the job is done.
I'll also strip down the old light unit and see if the area of failure is obvious!!


- good job Peter thumbs

I don't know if you were aware, but you can get the tube connectors (and also/alternatively the heat shrink) with a glue insert.

Waterproof Heat Shrink Butt Wire Connectors

Once you have crimped the wires ,you heat the tube/shrink as normal and the glue melts/flows and seals the joint.

It works really well and creates a proper waterproof seal....

James

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