headlight switch connector

[ratrapp]

did some maintenance on my nephews 86 today such as replacing the  harmonic balancer that came apart and when i went to replace the headlight switch i found the connector had melted which really wasnt a surprise.ive looked my normal avenues but i havent found a replacement for the connector.does anybody know of a good source for one?thanks

[AnotherOldJeepGuy]

Can't answer but as a related comment, you might want to install the headlight rewire harness to make sure it doesn't melt again or worse.  See this thread for some additional details.

[AnotherOldJeepGuy]

I guess if you cannot get a replacement you could get some of these and attach the wires one at a time.  Clearly not a preferred solution, but in a pinch.  I see some 90 degree ones on ebay too that would probably work better in this case.  Just a thought, hopefully someone can identify the actual connector.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/127679278912?_skw=crimp+one+wire+end+female+blade+connector&itmmeta=01KMTSW5C8YATP8X0HVYCH7YHV&hash=item1dba472f40:g:vV8AAeSwbmhpjFnh&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABAGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xB2%2FlyiKsG7kSgCKJHLqhIWNgXL8AHcxnYz4BdMxUldxxLwvFO955orUvxnLZlGw5aSXrfh6TwMmIa3LCBvzTwkV%2BxDCYdHP9cAiRW8Dy1bKeRhr%2BkrRQfF3JclKwVLL4s5FdDei%2F6%2B4%2FCjwMMlB412R%2B7N%2Bx4lr%2B6%2BEJAYvP7UsL9gVkC%2BMY7445xE%2FSXcn%2FSO6SGl7jQo%2F4mhVCEkjGzN6xCWxOpPpyAW8HSXWKbPAKC6rwEPWGmm0mAlV5aQy%2BBpUYmRMnz%2BRi0rvwMrU1ugi6Y2gOIY%2FqHpumUtxFSSYlcr0O7IvXm91S9uug6V3Y0%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7DW8NmmZw

[Gojira94]

@schardein makes and sells them. Highest quality materials and craftsmanship:

 

 

[ratrapp]

thanks,i just messaged him.

[ghetdjc320]

They are a common GM switch connector. Many manufacturers make them but i bet Schardein has a solid, well vetted option. 

[AnotherOldJeepGuy]

@ratrapp, I would like to swap in a new light switch but I have heard this swap is "a PITA".  Having just done it, what is your opinion?  Any tricks or gotchas you would like to share for someone before they tackle the swap?  Any good pics of the process you would like to add?  TIA

[ratrapp]

well the first step is you have to pull the lower dash panel off to access it or at least i did.the other hard part is pushing the release button to get the knob out.there is very litttle room to pull the switch down to unplug it.

[AnotherOldJeepGuy]

Thanks for the update.  Sounds like the PITA description may be pretty accurate .  Makes a successful repair all that more rewarding though!