TKO reverse light connectors???
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Melting Slicks
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TKO reverse light connectors???
I want to connect the reverse lights up to my newly installed TKO-600. The little connectors on the transmission look like ribbed studs but I'm not sure where to find some connectors to hook up to them. They look like maybe the same kind of connector that the stock fuel sender uses. Like a little boot that slips over the stud. I don't have any of my stock reverse light wiring in the car so I'm just running a switched power wire from the cockpit to the switch on the tranny, and then out back to my lights.
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From: Forked River NJ
That switch is terrible. The connecters fall off and there is no way to secure them. I actually soldered mine on but that was permanent and I had to cut them to get it off. Mike Forte of Fortes parts has this switch which I think I will try. Much better connecter and it is a weather pack connecter. Scroll down the list and you will see the reverse light switch and connecter.
http://www.fortesparts.com/catalogDisplay.cfm?cat=82
http://www.fortesparts.com/catalogDisplay.cfm?cat=82
Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Wayne IN
Sounds like probably one of these, you should be able to order a few from any dealer.
http://www.acdelcotechconnect.com/pi...cavity/female/
http://www.acdelcotechconnect.com/pi...cavity/female/
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From: Forked River NJ
Sounds like probably one of these, you should be able to order a few from any dealer.
http://www.acdelcotechconnect.com/pi...cavity/female/
http://www.acdelcotechconnect.com/pi...cavity/female/
That is a great site though, I am going to save it for future use.
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That switch is terrible. The connecters fall off and there is no way to secure them. I actually soldered mine on but that was permanent and I had to cut them to get it off. Mike Forte of Fortes parts has this switch which I think I will try. Much better connecter and it is a weather pack connecter. Scroll down the list and you will see the reverse light switch and connecter.
http://www.fortesparts.com/catalogDisplay.cfm?cat=82
http://www.fortesparts.com/catalogDisplay.cfm?cat=82
Who needs back up lights when doing a burnout anyway!!
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From: Forked River NJ
The solder is great until you have to remove the transmission. I just cut the wires. I think I'll order a switch from Fortes. I talked to Rich at Keisler to see if they have them and he said they do not have that switch with the weather pack connector.
Racer
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I've been using electrical butt connectors, I just left the other end uncrimped and pushed it on the stud. It's a snug fit and I haven't had any problems in four years. Sorry for the blurry foto...
Last edited by Tomi72; Feb 11, 2016 at 04:12 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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That's what I was thinking of doing.
Gordonm found another solution:
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums....php?p=1025931
Gordonm found another solution:
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums....php?p=1025931
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From: Forked River NJ
The probelm is when you have to take it off. The connectors get opened up and they fall off onto the exhaust and burn. I had this happen at the strip a few years ago. I thought the car was on fire. 
I have had my trans out so many times now I needed a good connector that would come apart and snap back together. This looks like it will work good. I'll be at Napa tomorrow
I have had my trans out so many times now I needed a good connector that would come apart and snap back together. This looks like it will work good. I'll be at Napa tomorrow
Drifting
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From: Ontario
I soldered the wires directly on the terminals, then installed those bullet electrical connectors in the wire leads for servicing. Kind of hard to see it below...the blue and red connectors peeking out of my wire loom. Of couse any connector will do the trick, go for a weather poof version if a dailly driver.
Last edited by Retro78; Apr 7, 2009 at 06:59 PM.
