12 pin connections behind dash

[jess p]

I have a very sloppy connection with the 12 pin connectors behind my dash. Specifically, it is where wires from the steering column connect into connectors. I’ve looked online and some of the 12 pin connectors are no longer available. Short of just soldering them all together individually does anyone have ideas or have you eliminated the 12 pin connectors and gone with something else. I need ideas, thanks in advice.

[djpateman]

do you have a photo? If it is just the regular 12 pin connectors, then it is possible to get the housings, the pins and the tubes. You would then need to get them all soldered and installed.

[jess p]

One of the housings have been discontinued. Further, I’m not looking forward to soldering each pin so it has that right twist ( turn) to go into the housing. There are two housings and either one or the other is NLA. I’m looking for an alternative to that.

[Chaznaster]

I was able to get the 12 and 14 pin female connectors for the relay board at AA. Not sure if the 12 is the same up front?

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

IIRC, the male connectors are simple bullet connectors. They can be spread by using a sharp implement in the "X" you should see on the nose of the pin. That should help them to make firmer contact with the female connectors.

--DD

[bowlsby]

Do you need the 12-pin male, or 12 pin female connector?

[et cetera]

I’m having the same problem. Does anyone know where to find the male 12 pin connector? Mine crumbled apart.

[John Rogers]

You might want to try aviation electronics supply stores as that is what I bought when I modified my vintage race car. I disassembled the steering column and pulled the wiper switch and the turn signal arm and added an on/off switch for wipers in the dash with a sealed six wire connector I bought at a surplus store in San Diego. I looked and Aitcraft Spruce & Specialty Co is still around and they have electrical parts.

A couple handy hints, first when working under the dash, pull the driver seat out, use several pillows and lay on your back with a nice LED shop light so it is easy to work on. Aalso note there was a groove in both our 914s, a 73 and a 74 that allowed a thin bladed screw driver to be inserted and pop the connector(s) apart. On some cars that groove might be covered over with vinyl from the dash.
John

[RSOHC]

Check with Peter Kocandrle at Restoration Design. Restoration Design makes replacement wiring harnesses for the 914-Six. He may be able to supply you with the parts that you need.

Lauran

[Chaznaster]

AA has m and f of both size connectors.

[et cetera]

Originally Posted by Chaznaster

AA has m and f of both size connectors.

I’ll have to check again. When I was looking yesterday I only saw the 14 pin male connector.

[dr914]

we get both the 12 and 14 pin connectors from germany and have plenty, but you should be able to reuse yours. 70-71 columns are a real problem, but there is really no other solution