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sailawaybrad

Member Since: 14 May 2016
Location: Nr Exeter
Posts: 43

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green

How do I crimp these switch terminals?

Hi guys, installing a rear work light and was planning on using the last factory spot on the dash to use a heated seat switch with the facia changed. I’ve got this kit: https://defenderupgrades.co.uk/product/ypc...-contacts/

But I’m struggling on finding something that will crimp the wires properly....ideas? 2011 2.4 110 Utility Wagon
1963 2.25 88 Soft top

21st Nov 2020 11:10pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4265

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

A crimper for non-insulated terminals is what’s required. I have a really cheap one that requires great patience and often induces rage. Spend a bit more on a ratchet one at least. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

21st Nov 2020 11:31pm

macfrank

Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: somewhere in the north
Posts: 1111

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

Insert type C "open barrel terminal"

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21st Nov 2020 11:38pm

sailawaybrad

Member Since: 14 May 2016
Location: Nr Exeter
Posts: 43

Thanks all! 2011 2.4 110 Utility Wagon
1963 2.25 88 Soft top

21st Nov 2020 11:41pm

SteveK

Member Since: 21 Jan 2015
Location: Bromsgrove
Posts: 335

I always make a mess of crimping terminals! I think retailers should offer the option of 50% extra terminals when you order! It would help tw@ts like me!

24th Nov 2020 8:42pm

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2325

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Just a thought... Which switch is missing in your dash? Behind the switch blank in the dash you will likely find unused wiring which you can repurpose. I did this to used the rear wash wipe circuit to switch my winch relay. My double cab doesn't have a rear wash wipe so I was able to pick up from the washer pump connection in the engine bay > 110 XS Double Cab

24th Nov 2020 8:48pm

PaulMc

Member Since: 17 Jan 2009
Location: Kent
Posts: 508

SteveK wrote:
I always make a mess of crimping terminals! I think retailers should offer the option of 50% extra terminals when you order! It would help tw@ts like me!

I supply the 5-way switch connectors with 6 x terminals.

In the majority of applications the switches use only 3 or 4 terminals.

The only switches that I can think of, that use all 5 terminals, are the aircon and fresh/recirculated air switches on the Freelander-1

. Paul.
1989 Arles Blue 2.5TD 110 Hardtop
1999 Epsom Green Discovery II 4.0 V8i 'XS'

25th Nov 2020 11:04pm

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