electrical and ignition Wire Terminal Source

[NullZwei]

Does anyone have a U.S. source for wire terminals like those used on the original wiring harness?  I'm looking for all the various sizes but so far have only found some for the smallest gauge wire.  I've already checked with the more popular sources like DelCity, Waytek, Eagleday as well as a number of other suppliers but have essentially come up empty.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[bnam]

BMW (Penskeparts, Max, etc), Digikey, etc

 

 

 

http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?pv92=6&FV=fff40016%2Cfff8041a%2C934001c%2C10600014&mnonly=0&newproducts=0&ColumnSort=0&page=1&quantity=0&ptm=0&fid=0&pageSize=25

 

Byas

Edited March 1, 2014 by bnam

[schoir]

I recently bought some "Brass Female Lock Type Tab Connectors" from http://www.repairconnector.com/ .

 

They were a good match for inserting into the plastic connector onto the rear of the alternator.

 

Regards, Maurice.

[JohnS]

www.BelMetric.com

 

or for Hella brand terminals Susquehanna Motorsports:

 

https://www.rallylights.com/

Edited March 1, 2014 by JohnS

[Luis]

This place has a wide variety of European style connectors and all things electrical. Shipping, amazingly, can be less than for many US outfits. Their prices aren't bad either.

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk

[TobyB]

I vote to FAQ this thread...

 

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[NullZwei]

Thanks to all who replied.  I've already ordered some terminals from one of the suggested vendors.  I thought I had a line on a quality crimp tool but unfortunately I found out the company does not ship to the U.S.  What crimp tools for the open barrel connectors has anyone had good luck making decent crimps with?

[bnam]

I use this...

 

http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-18920-Ratcheting-Terminal/dp/B0002STTTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393731784&sr=8-1&keywords=tool+aid+18920

 

or 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-18960-Ratcheting-Terminal/dp/B006O1Y1FY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393732187&sr=8-1&keywords=tool+aid+18960

Edited March 2, 2014 by bnam

[pehlivanov_tii]

Sorry for digging the old thread, but.. I am about to change most of the female and male wire connectors. Did you guys noticed that the original BMW connectors are wider. The widest aftermarket connector that i have found is 6,3 mm. The BMW ones are 8 mm. Even realoem show it. See #14:

 

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/114-Sedan/Europe/2002tii-M10/1973/browse/vehicle_electrical_system/various_plug_terminals_cable_grommet/

 

Can i use the 6.3 mm ones?

 

Is there a source for the 8 mm connectors. I have to order a lot of them, so the BMW ones will cost too much?

[Simeon]

While the outside dimension of the female connector is 8mm the male portion is 6.3mm.

Attached is a poor image grabbed from a random Chinese suppliers site. I can't read it all either but you will get the drift ( the *6.3 gives it away).

[pehlivanov_tii]

That confirms my thoughts. I will grab the aftermarket ones listed as a 6.3mm

 

Thanks