LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 My wife's '94 XJ recently lost all parking lights/dash lights. I looked at it today and after removal of the headlight switch I noticed that the connector was melted a bit. I believe this to be the cause of a faulty headlight dimmer/switch. Does anyone know where to purchase a new connector at? It's a 9-terminal connector and plugs directly into the headlight switch/dimmer. I simply just need the plastic connector as it looks like all the wiring/terminals are ok. I believe that it is year specific from '92-96. It plugs into the back of this; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Did you try the parts store? I just recently fixed a "Replacement" switch, that had come with a pigtail from Napa or car-quest. Too bad the doosh who replaced it couldn't wire, otherwise I wouldn't have even known that. Rob L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 I was told by the local auto parts store that it's a vehicle specific plug and my only option would be the dealer. Upon calling the dealer I was told I'd have to buy an entire vehicle wiring harness (yeah right!). Didn't know if anyone on here worked at a dealer and could look it up to see if you can just by the connectors? I guess my other option is to find someone parting an XJ or a '92 MJ that would have that connector... :grrrr: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Here is a photo of the melted connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 The connector uses 1/4" standard female spade connectors, so if you can't find one you could easily terminate the wires individually and use heat shrink. Just a thought............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 :agree: Also Jeep used a lot of GM ie, Delco electrical components. It's possible a Chevy part may work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 The connector uses 1/4" standard female spade connectors, so if you can't find one you could easily terminate the wires individually and use heat shrink. Just a thought............ That is probably what I will end up doing so I can get her XJ back on the road quickly. Only negative I have with doing that is that if/when I ever had to go back and do any work I'll have no clue what terminal goes where. I guess if the new switch has any markings on each terminal I can try to label them... Oh the combination's possible with 9 terminals. I could see myself shooting myself for doing that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Do a search for AIRTEX Part # 1P1190. That's the headlight switch connector you need. RockAuto carries them among others. I knew I'd seen these somewhere........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Don, Thats the one! Thank you so very much. Local AutoZone was $10 more than RockAuto, but I should have it by 10AM in the morning so it ended up being cheaper in the long run. Just for future reference of anyone looking for one. AutoZone calls it a Duralast Part and the # is 583. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 You're welcome. Something is causing that connector to get hot like that, like maybe upgraded H4 headlamps w/o running them through a relay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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