Sources for Chrysler type wire terminals

[toolmanmike]

The twin locks ?
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or the pin type mentioned on the next page here? Electrical Wiring (Session 247) p. 13
Might be these ?
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illustration from here: Automotive Electrical Connectors

I haven't had to get either of those. Someone else will have to chime in.
I'd hunt the usual places first and also see what other names or part numbers can be cross referenced.
Maybe the one at the bottom of this page ?
O.E.M. Terminals & Shells at Clips and Fastners.com (Auvco)OEM Automotive Wiring Connector Terminals - Clips & Fasteners

Two sizes of Twin locks shown near the bottom of this page: 12 gage, and 18 gage but no 14 or 16?
Special Delphi Connectors & Terminals : TheElectricalDepot.com!, Electrical Connectors and Much More!

and this reference:
18/20 gauge Packard Twin Lock Terminal
Manufacturer: Delphi
Manufacturer Part No: 2973915
Female Delphi Twin Lock Tin Plated Terminal

Matt, Those terminals look like the ones I am trying to release so I don't haver to cut or destroy. I can't for the life of me get them out of the terminal block. I am working with a turn signal switch and the terminal block is too big to go through the hole in the steering column. I have tried a release tool, a pocket screwdriver, and a o ring pick. I can't get the tab to release the terminal.

 

[toolmanmike]

Another member recommended eyeglasses screwdrivers. Nope.

 

[edbods]

I ended up just cutting the column side wires and sticking in quick disconnects with piggybacks to add a hazard light switch. It was basically a slightly more ghetto version of the mopar kit you could get from the dealer at the time.

versus my setup:

 

[toolmanmike]

I was able to get them released with the tool. I had to cut off the neighboring tools so it would fit down in the terminal block. It has a release tab on the sides. All I could see is a tab on the backside and that is what I was trying to release.

 

[toolmanmike]

I ended up just cutting the column side wires and sticking in quick disconnects with piggybacks to add a hazard light switch. It was basically a slightly more ghetto version of the mopar kit you could get from the dealer at the time.
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versus my setup:
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Hey, it works.

 

[Mattax]

Glad you figured it out Mike. I just got in. This seems to be the downside of the multi-tool . I forget what connector I was trying to use it on but the other tools were getting in the way.

 

[toolmanmike]

Glad you figured it out Mike. I just got in. This seems to be the downside of the multi-tool . I forget what connector I was trying to use it on but the other tools were getting in the way.

They were but not any more. i modified the tool and cut 2 of the tools off. If my tool truck was still parked in the driveway I would have the right tool. I had a kit that had individual tools with nice knurled handles. I needed that today. Oh, I made a note in my FSM in case I forget.

 

[toolmanmike]

Glad you figured it out Mike. I just got in. This seems to be the downside of the multi-tool . I forget what connector I was trying to use it on but the other tools were getting in the way.

I just need one tool not a whole set so I bought this one. It looks like it will work better than the Lisle Ninja Star tool I bought.

 

[toolmanmike]

The twin locks ?
View attachment 1715253842
or the pin type mentioned on the next page here? Electrical Wiring (Session 247) p. 13
Might be these ?
View attachment 1715253850
illustration from here: Automotive Electrical Connectors

I haven't had to get either of those. Someone else will have to chime in.
I'd hunt the usual places first and also see what other names or part numbers can be cross referenced.
Maybe the one at the bottom of this page ?
O.E.M. Terminals & Shells at Clips and Fastners.com (Auvco)OEM Automotive Wiring Connector Terminals - Clips & Fasteners

Two sizes of Twin locks shown near the bottom of this page: 12 gage, and 18 gage but no 14 or 16?
Special Delphi Connectors & Terminals : TheElectricalDepot.com!, Electrical Connectors and Much More!

and this reference:
18/20 gauge Packard Twin Lock Terminal
Manufacturer: Delphi
Manufacturer Part No: 2973915
Female Delphi Twin Lock Tin Plated Terminal

Twin Lock. That's what they are. I should have looked further her. It could have saved me a few hours and a lot of aggrevation.

 

[S'cuder]

Twin Lock. That's what they are. I should have looked further her. It could have saved me a few hours and a lot of aggrevation.

Yeah, but it got you away from here for awhile. That had to feel good.

 

[toolmanmike]

Yeah, but it got you away from here for awhile. That had to feel good.

That was as frustrating as hanging out here. I do feel good that I figured it out. It's crazy how something so simple can be such a pain.

 

[edbods]

Twin Lock. That's what they are. I should have looked further her. It could have saved me a few hours and a lot of aggrevation.

oh man. i thought you already knew what they were and were just having trouble trying to get at the tangs on the side so i didn't say anything lol. didn't realise you were trying to get the single tang on the top (bottom?)

 

[toolmanmike]

oh man. i thought you already knew what they were and were just having trouble trying to get at the tangs on the side so i didn't say anything lol. didn't realise you were trying to get the single tang on the top (bottom?)

All good. I got it. It just took me a while. I might need to get my glasses changed. I didn't notice the 2 tangs on the side.