I’m in the process of installing new wiring in my ‘52 Chevy. I want to install new connectors on the brake light switch but I’m having trouble identifying them.
Any help would be appreciated. I’ve included a photo of the switch and its terminals.
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I just installed mine and it was a blue bullet connector. It just pushes on. Here's an old picture of my high beam switch with the two wires for the brake light switch. They have the barrel connectors. (Not a great pic.)
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I spent over an hour on line yesterday, looking at different types of terminals and didn’t see those at all. Thanks!
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I couldn't find a bullet style connector anywhere locally. I wound up using a modified Butt terminal.
I took a coupler and trimmed off one end. It fit tightly on the Brake light switch.
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Phil - Most local auto parts stores and hardware stores have them in small multi-packs. Usually around 5-10 per pack. Look or ask for "female bullet connectors" and you should find what you need. The below pic is from an O'Reilly Auto Parts page listing "Dorman 85268".
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We do have HD, Lowes and an assortment of auto parts stores 45 minutes away, but we’re getting more snow today (5-8”) so I won’t be traveling today. I do still have allot of connections to make, so that will just have to wait. I do like the heat shrink terminal also.
Thanks Utah for your offer, but hopefully I’ll find them locally!
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