Electrical connectors
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Electrical connectors
Hey All,
i managed to get schematics for the 2005 f150 and the 2001 f150.
In another thread i an going to document my seat swap... donor is the 2005.
so.
how do i order the connectors needed for the 2001?
The schematic shows what i presume to be connector numbers
one example is
C318 for the seat .
any help one how to use this to find a part number would greatly be appreciated
thanks.for.reading
Fritz
i managed to get schematics for the 2005 f150 and the 2001 f150.
In another thread i an going to document my seat swap... donor is the 2005.
so.
how do i order the connectors needed for the 2001?
The schematic shows what i presume to be connector numbers
one example is
C318 for the seat .
any help one how to use this to find a part number would greatly be appreciated
thanks.for.reading
Fritz
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In general, automotive electrical connectors are expensive and difficult to find. The problem is connectors are made from many separate parts. Sometimes a manufacturer supplies connectors pre-assembled with pig tail wires for user connections. These kits can easily cost $50-100. There is a master catalog for Ford connectors that contain hundreds of connector types. Even if you can identify a connector there is no guarantee you can order a new one.
A junkyard is the best source for low cost connectors of all kinds. I use Pick n Pull and other self serve junkyards.
A junkyard is the best source for low cost connectors of all kinds. I use Pick n Pull and other self serve junkyards.
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Hey All,
i managed to get schematics for the 2005 f150 and the 2001 f150.
In another thread i an going to document my seat swap... donor is the 2005.
so.
how do i order the connectors needed for the 2001?
The schematic shows what i presume to be connector numbers
one example is
C318 for the seat .
any help one how to use this to find a part number would greatly be appreciated
thanks.for.reading
Fritz
i managed to get schematics for the 2005 f150 and the 2001 f150.
In another thread i an going to document my seat swap... donor is the 2005.
so.
how do i order the connectors needed for the 2001?
The schematic shows what i presume to be connector numbers
one example is
C318 for the seat .
any help one how to use this to find a part number would greatly be appreciated
thanks.for.reading
Fritz
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This third party company supplies many connectors. I have never used them due to price.
Here is one I chose at random for info:
https://connectorexperts.com/i-24709...sor-front.html
Here is one I chose at random for info:
https://connectorexperts.com/i-24709...sor-front.html
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For the benefit of others that come across this discussion, here is the Ford pigtail/connector catalog. I don't know how you determine the proper connector from a wiring diagram only.
https://www.fordservicecontent.com/p...torcatalog.pdf
https://www.fordservicecontent.com/p...torcatalog.pdf
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For the benefit of others that come across this discussion, here is the Ford pigtail/connector catalog. I don't know how you determine the proper connector from a wiring diagram only.
https://www.fordservicecontent.com/p...torcatalog.pdf
https://www.fordservicecontent.com/p...torcatalog.pdf
In my past I have run across guidelines for connectors.
The powered end always is female, to keep live power away from things which could b damaged.
Does this apply to the connectors found inour trucks?
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