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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:07 AM
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Molex connectors are used in computers.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:10 AM
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That pin tool + the proper crimper are your saving grace...turns a frustrating project into fun one real fast.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Check with "SCLonghair" on the Dyna forum. He posted some very detailed pictures and videos about working with those.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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I had no trouble at all!!! Vent away though, better to do it here than to kick the dog and throw **** at your neighbors (not that I've done either)
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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They are easy once you get the hang of them. And a pin crimper and pin tool go a long way.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JY Kelly
I've heard of molex's before but what exactly do they do?
Easiest way I can put it.......they connect accessories, or in this case lights, that run a lot of wires to your main harness.

I'm sure there is a better way to explain it than that lol

By the way, I might need an extra set of hands when I put her back together, hopefully you'll be around. My girlfriend has been helpful up to this point but i feel bad cause she keeps ruinning her clothes with grease lolol.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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You got it buddy. Just let me know when. Mornings are best on my non-work days.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by poppavein
i'm going to attach a pic of the connector that i'm dealing with before i buy this tool.

can one of you guys let me know if this tool will definitely work on this type of connector?

thanks you fellers !!
 
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Originally Posted by Alain
Dealing with molex connectors absolutely sucks!!!!!!!!


That is all.

Thank you!

How many days you been venting now? ROFLMFAO
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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That connector looks familar. it gave me fits when I installed my heartland kit. I feel your pain bro. One f in pita
 
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