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sailawaybrad



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United Kingdom 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
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 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
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macfrank



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Germany 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Insert type C "open barrel terminal"



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sailawaybrad



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green
Thanks all! 2011 2.4 110 Utility Wagon
1963 2.25 88 Soft top
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SteveK



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 HT Rimini Red
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!
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hank



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Wales 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
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PaulMc



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 110 2.5 TD HT Arles Blue
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'
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