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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Anyone know where to purchase original type wire connectors with the small clip that holds then into a wire harness plug?
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You'll need a special crimping tool too. One that rolls the crimp tabs 180*. They should also have that.

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Yep, NAPA. I was going to post the same thing.

IF they have the part/parts/items in stock, you're good to go. Chances are they won't stock all the little electrical items you need.

More likely, they will have to order it. At the NAPA near me in Crystal River, the owner can have the parts the next day IF they're at the main warehouse.

They handle all the little special electrical connectors.

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I went to Napa and yes they have wire connectors but not the original type used by the auto manuf. I am looking for the ones that have a small bent finger that snaps into the plastic plug connector to keep them tight so they don't push out.If you have to remove one of these type connectors you have to stick a small screwdriver into the plastic connector to push down the finger so you can remove the connector from the plastic plug.
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I got mine at NAPA along with the special crimpers.
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I went to Napa and yes they have wire connectors but not the original type used by the auto manuf. I am looking for the ones that have a small bent finger that snaps into the plastic plug connector to keep them tight so they don't push out.If you have to remove one of these type connectors you have to stick a small screwdriver into the plastic connector to push down the finger so you can remove the connector from the plastic plug.
They have them. If not in the store stock (which I would be surprised if they didn't) get the catalog and have them bring them in from the warehouse.
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Have you tried NAPA's website?
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Thanks everyone for your help. I did end up ordering them from Napa. They will be in tomorrow
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