Automotive Terminal Tools???

[littletoes]

Where can you get 'em guys???

I've on occasion needed a terminal tool to get the wires out of the many different styles of automotive connectors.

Anyone have any favorites???


What about crimper's for some of those specialty items? Anyone have a reccamendation?

 

[plinker]

Snap-on has a few sets listed on thier site, a couple the tools they have are rebranded Lisle from What I understand. Amazon has some as well.

I'm in the market as it were for a set, but most sets have tools I'm not likely to use or need (Mainly work on Fords). I did pick up a term. tool from Menards in their Masterforce line, Used it a couple of times at work on some Mack connectors.

I have no Idea on a crimper, interested as well on whats available.

 

[SIDECAR BOB]

have a lisle release tool, but interested in crimper options toos

 

[rockwithjason]

molex makes the majority of connectors used on cars. you can get most any molex tool from mouser.com

 

[crewchief888]

Where can you get 'em guys???

I've on occasion needed a terminal tool to get the wires out of the many different styles of automotive connectors.

Anyone have any favorites???


What about crimper's for some of those specialty items? Anyone have a reccamendation?

my most used terminal tool is a paperclip.

our replacement terminals come with 3" of wire & seal already attached, all i need is a **** connector

 

[packt]

For crimpers I've been using the mac tct 1028, I just got a new one a month ago, my old one was starting to crimp a little crookedly. I also have a blue point ratcheting one with different dies, but i find the mac one a little easier to use and line up in a tight spot.

 

[Skin]

Hazet has some really thorough sets but they cost an arm and a leg. If you do a lot of electrical work probably worth it though.

Heres the general set and they have additional sets specifically tailored to other makes. The set below is about ~$500

 

[wornoutoldman]

Best price/tool for OEM style tool: http://www.delcity.net/cartviewitem?item=990168&search=crimp+tool

Tool crimps OEM (openbarrel) terminals in 22-12 gauge.

Tool will not disengage until uniform crimp is completed or quick release lever is triggered.

"F" crimping nests make rollover crimps on both stranding (electrical crimp) and insulation (strain relief)

For crimping terminal part nos. 929895, 929875, 950275, 925725, 925735, 925745, 14601422, 14601622, 14621422, 14621622

Double crimp nests crimp wire and insulation at the same time.

OEM TOOL

Item # Description Price Qty in
Package In Stock Add to Cart
990168 OEM Ratchet Crimp Tool, 22-12 Ga (1 Min) 29.93 1 EA ✓

Good release tool(s) kit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OCIXA8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Lotek]

molex makes the majority of connectors used on cars. you can get most any molex tool from mouser.com

GM uses connectors from Delphi, Tyco, Bosch, Sumitomo, Mitsubishi, etc, etc, etc, each one has it's own release tool, crimp tool and probe tool, every mfg has their own assortment of connectors, terminals and tools, some sell the terminals, some pigtail terminals, some the whole connector, a Mac tct1028(rebranded from someone else) does quite a few, but by no means all. the correct tools are about $150 apiece, some connectors take 2 different tools, it can be a nightmare.

 

[littletoes]

I've seen the round ones Snap-On dealers carry, just can't seem to find them on their website....

FOUND THESE!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BFQ3UY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002STTQG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Here's a Crimp tool;

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MWJ6SA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Lotek]

What kind of car are you working on, the first set is VW, the second tool doesn't work on much of anything any more, you would be better served by a set of small Snapon picks.

 

[oldtools]

I remember HF used to have a large and quite nice set. Should have bought it before they discontinued it. I wish automakers would use common design.

 

[littletoes]

Take your pic....

http://www.handsontools.com/Terminal-Tools_c_706.html

 

[el tanque prohibido]

You guys might find this link interesting:

White Products Weather Pack

 

[maven]

I buy my electrical stuff from Mouser and Waytek

 

[Awelton85]

I cut them off and replace them with deutsch dt connectors.

 

[Vinko]

Blue Point Y13120

my favorite:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1002439&postcount=87

 

[maven]

I cut them off and replace them with deutsch dt connectors.

I prefer Delphi 280 series, the tools are way cheaper and the connectors have a higher ampacity and I think they are easier to open when they are dirty.

 

[illmatyk]

for terminal tool, I use a piece of metal that was cut from an wiper blade refill brace thing.

for crimping, I use a no name brand crimper and I also have a SO crimper/stripper that I got off here.

 

[zjrog]

I have been trying to find these connectors for the doors on my 1995 Grand Cherokee.

Any of you guys have a source for these sockets?

 

[Toymeister]

HF has a ratcheting crimper #97420 retails for 11.99

 

[Danglerb]

I have the two "star" Lisle pin release tools and a few more special ones, but the Lisle should have most for cars.
Lisle 56500 Lisle 14900 around $10 each from the usual vendors.

Crimping tools are all over the map, best to get the one made for the specific connector type.

Some automotive connectors don't seem to be available except to high volume users. My only suggestion is to search for what its called, then search for a source.

 

[Bruce4310TX]

HF has a ratcheting crimper #97420 retails for 11.99

I got it, it works just as good as my $100 set from waytec.

 

[slayer6x6]

Heres a sweet Euro kit from Steelman.

http://www.toolmarket.com/product-23-pc-universal-terminal-tool-kit_91504.aspx

 

[Monte]

Stahlwille

 

[Vinko]

That's bad *** Monte!

As to the source for those connectors in a prev. msg. my two guesses, without checking are JC Whitney catalog and McMaster-Carr. I've noticed that if MC doesn't have it, they'll try to find it for you. At least, they do it for me. Maybe only account holders, I dunno. But they're great at finding stuff.