finsta Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Hi everybody. I got a question for the hivemind. So two years ago, my battery terminals were giving out and so I snipped them off and used those bolt down ones I've attached an image of. Now that's been fine and all for those two years but I have to do some wiring for my JDM power folding mirrors and the HID leveling motors. Looked at the connectors and the copper is extremely corroded from winters here in the Great White North. If I chop off any more wire, I won't have enough to make it to the terminal. So I decided to look into making my own. I have a hydraulic crimper and no stranger to wiring. I know the part is 81601AG09A but looked at some BLs and BPs at the junkyard today. They all seem bundled in a loom together with other harnesses and things like the alternator regulator wiring and so on. Has anybody dealt with replacing the harness or making their own? Any advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) I wonder if it's time for you to make a junction block to allow you to shorten the OEM cable and just make a new cable, or buy a red cable like this, that's on my 86' F150. Last Fall I put those red and green felt pads under the cables on the cars. Helps reduce corrosion. Edited February 20, 2022 by Max Capacity 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I used CE Auto Electric and the build your own for my setup. I did battery + to alternator, battery + to main fuse box, battery + to starter and all new negative cables as well. I have a post from a couple of years ago in the what did you do today thread. https://ceautoelectricsupply.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finsta Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 @ Max Capacity, I have those. Unfortunately it's the Canadian winters that did me in. I followed your advice and those connectors did do their job. I realized it was a stopgap solution. I'm going to be using a Painless Performance CirkitBoss which is essentially a potted Eaton 3 fuse and relay holder for the extra accessories. I have new terminals. @rhino6303, I'm going to PM you. Have lots of questions, I hope you're ready. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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