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Old 11-05-2020, 06:46 AM   #7
JayG
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Originally Posted by ddruker View Post
Thanks all, that's perfect. Obthomas, I already have the correct molex pins that fit inside the existing cluster connector on hand, plus I have the new connector for the steering wheel stalk and more pins that fit in there - so i'm soldering the wires to to the molex pins... If you are not familiar, molex is the biggest company that makes electronic connectors, And they've standardized lots of the sizes and layouts of connectors and the shapes and widths and lengths the pins inside that make the actual electrical connections...
Once you figure out what the correct part numbers are, you and order "samples" from them for free. They send you a bunch. Also, by ordering both solder and crimp pins, you get even more for free
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