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• Re: Installing an after market radio?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:34:01 -0700
  ...That can be hard on a stereo. > > Some of the fuses may have empty spade (AKA "quick disconnects") > connectors in back to which you...
• Re: OXS & Batt. Lights just came on... the fix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 23:42:45 -0500
  ...A clip and splice of a spade connector did the trick. Posting for the archives and to say thanks to all those that replied...
• Re: Fuse box manipulation
  Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 13:58:53 -0700
  ...Put a male .250 spade connector on the end of the wire >coming from your aux batt. (use ~12 gauge wire and an inline...
• Re: Wire to A/C compressor, '85 Westy (Ahah!)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 May 2004 11:48:47 -0400
  I do believe I found the connector for the red wire. Bentley shows the connection as basically being a "T", so, I looked for...
• Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:45:09 +0000
  ...However, on the back of the thermostat is a spade lug that looks like it would connect to a ground-I don't remember...
• Re: Immobilise the van?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 22:39:09 -0700
  ...It's a black wire, on the bottom connector to the fuse box, and having a female spade connector, went happily into the relay...
• Re: Oil pressure sensor wire ?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 09:41:37 -0400
  ...Originally there was a brown wire connected to the sensor that terminated in a male spade connector that was enclosed in a yellow plastic...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:33:26 -0700
  ...Some were really bad, tried to clean some and replaced a few connectors. BTW whats a good replacement for better spade connectors, maybe ones...
• Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 08:10:37 -0400
  ...The connector is different - it is an >>>> asymmetric plug rather than two spades. Within the plug would be >>>> spades, but I think their are...
• Re: are sensor wires polarity specific?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 20:06:49 -0500
  ...temp sensor (for dash gauge) and the connector was so corroded that I just put spades right on the wires to connect to the...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:30:51 -0700
  regarding crimp wire connectors .. in the marine world, you can get them with shrinkable tubing built right onto them. in other words, 'waterproof crimp...
• Re: What is the wire path for the tach signal?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:26:51 -0800
  ...That side of the coil has 2 male spades tied together on the threaded >> stud they are mounted to. The 2 pin connector plugs...
• Re: identifying wires at the fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:56:28 -0700
  ...Now what to do about that 10/12 ga red pigtail with the daisy chained M & F spade connectors�. (And my cold start, or...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:34:50 -0800
  ...just connect the single 1 wire to the 1 wire spade connector. btw, the heater is always the two wires that are the same...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:09:02 -0700
  ...Some were really bad, tried to clean some and replaced a few connectors. BTW whats a good replacement for better spade connectors, maybe ones...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:36:14 -0700
  ...the spade connection and gone to ground. The plastic sheathes that these two connectors usually have, had been replaced by uninsulated female connectors, by...
• 84 Turn signals-No start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Wallace
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 20:22:04 -0400
  ...spade of fuse #1 - left tail light/parking light, another green wire with it's own connector into, I think, an empty spade on...
• Re: Third brake light
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:41:39 -0700
  ...I recommend you don't use their "professional" method of replacing the male spade connector in the plug, it's not heavy duty enough...
• Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 11 Oct 2014 07:45:49 -0700
  I had exactly the same problem recently, and tracked it down to a crappy spade connection to the fuse box (#8 on the '85...
• Weird wire under dash in my 79 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 13:59:00 -0800
  ...really small push on connector on the end, only about 1/8", so won't fit the usual size spades. Help, Courtney --- Outgoing mail...
• Re: finding switch able power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 19:29:08 -0700
  On the back of the 86-91 fuse panel is a section of 2 rows of male spade connectors, labeled section G. The male...
• Re: Starting circuits in '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:51:50 -0400
  ...Probably a connector or two in between, but nothing else. Use a clip lead or mechanic's remote starter switch from the spare spade...
• No Spark '90 2.1 UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:20:04 -0500
  ...things I broke several wires at the connectors - so I now have many new spade connectors in the engine bay. I'm guessing it...
• Re: mystery connector coming off rear heater circuit on my '84
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:29:58 -0700
  ...connector that I can't > recall if was connected to anything or originally alone. > > It's a black wire with a single male spade...
• Rapid left blinker after fix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:59:49 +0000
  ...was able to clean that one up, replaced all three female spade connectors on the wires to that corner and coated all connections in...
• Re: All accessories on aux batt
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 18:34:08 -0700
  ...Put a male .250 spade connector on the end of the wire coming from your aux batt. (use ~12 gauge wire and an inline...
• Re: Switch circuit to Aux Battery ??
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 10:04:51 -0400
  ...put a male spade connector on the #12 wire you ran up to that area. >Then plug that male spade into the BOTTOM slot...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 20:57:56 -0600
  ...end of the wiring harness since the H4 bulb has different >connector spade pattern... cut and splice 3 wires for each plug... not a...
• Re: Battery posts (no appledos content)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:23:15 -0600
  ...saw > em off and use a screw to attach a spade lug connector to the base. You're NO, NO, NO. Don't saw...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:30:34 -0400
  ...I cut the spade terminals off, replaced with ring connector and attached under the fuse block screws. Fourth: Buy some H-4 replacements, now...
• Re: Alternator
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:39:51 -0700
  ...The early waterboxer alternator used a spade connector for the small blue wire while the later waterboxer alternator used a ring connector. The rebuilt...
• Re: Power window switches
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:44:33 EDT
  ...So all you have to do is swap the wiring from your old switch over via soldering or crimping on some female spade connectors...
• Re: Depressing Fender bender Need right front passenger side tirn signal assembly with orange lens & other
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:18:00 -0700
  ...right front bumper cap > 1-right front turn signal assembly (3 spade connectors) with lens > 1-bra I gonna cover it up for the...
• Re: Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 08:25:37 -0700
  ...The existing wires have different size connectors which match the spade connectors on the speakers. Patrick Spragge > On Jul 12, 2016, at 11:03...
• Re: Coolant temp gauge sender location - 90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:35:13 -0700
  ...One wire connects to it via a female spade connector. Once you have replaced the sender, I spray a small amount of battery terminal...
• Solved! Re: Rich Running....Vanagon Syndrome? HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 6 Jan 2016 23:11:14 +0000
  ...So no problem, I stripped the insulation and crimped in a male spade connector. What I didn't realize, until your post, that that...
• Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 11:52:29 -0400
  ...The #50 terminal on the starter solenoid has two wires connected to its electrically identical twin push on spade connectors. One is a Red...
• Re: Westy Tap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 22 May 2022 21:00:57 -0400
  ...After putting the new pump in the tank and putting on the hose and wire through the grommet, I added crimped spade connectors and...
• Re: Buses by the Bridge
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:33:39 -0500
  ...I cleaned off the spade connectors on my water tank sender and now better guessing at water level. I also worked on our horn...
• Extra accessory Fuse Block.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:44:59 EDT
  ...manual reset fuses." The output terminals are your standard, push on, spade connectors. The input terminal is a #10-32 stud input rated at...
• Question for Gas Heater Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 14:02:13 -0500
  ...Also there is a spade connector wire and a half of one of those plastic fuse holders coming off of the wiring to the...
• Re: Headlite wiring & adding Euro style grille & small driving lites to my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 16:45:03 -0800
  ...outside my garage for) a compatible connector so I just used a couple insulated female spade connectors. < http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category...
• Re: Buses by the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:55:49 +0000
  ...I cleaned off the spade connectors on my water tank sender and now better guessing at water level. I also worked on our horn...
• horn not working after replacing ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:58:22 -0800
  ...I've double checked the connections (spade connectors?) at the steering wheel. The assembly after installing the new switch went fine according to the...
• Re: cooling switch probs, the correct way to diagnose
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 20 May 1998 02:15:16 EDT
  ...pipecleaner gauge OK?, solder a couple of male spade lugs on. Then plug into the connector. One pin is ground, one is low, one...
• Re: Installing an after market radio?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:05:34 -0400
  ...Some of the fuses may have empty spade (AKA "quick disconnects") connectors in back to which you can hook. If you can't find...
• Re: Never mind! (Was Re: HELP! (mystery wire under cabinet))
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:55:03 -0700
  ...connector to go to the fridge, there is another single black wire > > with a female spade connector that is not part of this connector...
• Re: 2 more fridge Q's
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 16:14:35 -0700
  ...On the other end of the wire is a spade connector > which is just hanging free. Any ideas what this goes to?? Should it...
• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 15:03:17 -0700
  ...maybe I also need to connect live power to the smaller spade connector on terminal 50 of the solenoid? Please help before I try...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 19:18:59 -0800
  ...having >>>such difficulty with goes on the B+ spade connector, I also have >>>strong evidence to say that it goes on the D+ connector. >>>.................. >>> >>>
• oooh... the joy and surprise of a new van...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 14:14:08 -0700
  ...the old one still has original spade connectors and the pump body is covered by a layer of wax which they sprayed on at...
• O2 sensor substitute
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:44:35 -0400
  ...I cut off the connector and spliced in the VW female spade. Here's the one I got: http://www.oextrabrand.com/web_app...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:05:49 -0700
  ...BTW > whats a good replacement for better spade connectors, maybe ones that would > be more sealed up? > > The two wire connector for the oil...
• Re: Friday fun.. Vanagons on fire
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:05:08 -0800
  ...These spade connectors come from the factory, clad in plastic. In this case, these factory connectors had been replaced by uninsulated connectors at some...
• Re: mystery connector coming off rear heater circuit on my '84
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 16:52:49 -0500
  ...connector that I can't >> recall if was connected to anything or originally alone. >> >> It's a black wire with a single male spade...
• Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 15:49:26 -0500
  ...What I use on other wires and connectors is I give them a shot of silicone spray and wipe down leaving them looking OEM...
• Re: Installing an after market radio?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:02:38 -0700
  ...You *may* also be able to find an open male spade connector at "S9" which is fuse #9. A 16 amp fuse. You could...
• Re: O2 sensor substitute
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:00:52 -0400
  ...I cut off the connector and spliced in > the >>> VW female spade. Here's the one I got: >>> >>> http://www.oextrabrand.com/web_app...
• Re: Syncro starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:00:21 -0800
  ...Syncro starter removal > Alistair wrote: >> Also make sure the >> spade connector from ign to solenoid is on there good and tight. If I >> had...
• Re: High Pressure Oil Switch Wire; Tethered to Switch. OEM? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 18:32:38 -0700
  ...Image is looking down toward muffler, mirror showing the oil high pressure switch spade connector. You can see a bit of the brown wire...