how to change AC power outlet
12-30-2011, 03:45 PM
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how to change AC power outlet
bought a new one but its not got the right connection ???
the kit came with some adaptor looking pieces but I cant make it look like my old one.,..
the kit came with some adaptor looking pieces but I cant make it look like my old one.,..
Last edited by SXGT; 12-30-2011 at 04:09 PM.
12-30-2011, 04:43 PM
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You are going to have to cut off the OEM connector and crimp a couple of 1/4" female spade connectors on the wires.
I do not have any '97 wiring diagrams however automakers are quite traditional in their choice of colour codes for things like cigar lighters. So it is most likely that your ground wire is black and the +12V power wire is light blue/white. The black wire needs to connect to the socket's ground sleeve, on the right in your photo; the light blue/white wire to the center connector.
Disconnect the battery or pop the lighter fuse (you will have to look that up because as stated above I do not have any '97 diagrams) as the lighter circuit is a "hot-at-all-times, homerun" to the battery.
Also make sure you use a good crimping tool.
Full compression is best (HF has a great one for $12, sometimes less than $10):
Second best is a staking type tool (up top in the photo below).
Absolute worst--do NOT use EVER--is the cheap squashing type sold at most hardware stores, Walmart, Home depot. etc.)
As this is an interior connection there is no need to fill the spade connector's barrel with dielectric grease, however it won't hurt and is something I always do inside out out...
I do not have any '97 wiring diagrams however automakers are quite traditional in their choice of colour codes for things like cigar lighters. So it is most likely that your ground wire is black and the +12V power wire is light blue/white. The black wire needs to connect to the socket's ground sleeve, on the right in your photo; the light blue/white wire to the center connector.
Disconnect the battery or pop the lighter fuse (you will have to look that up because as stated above I do not have any '97 diagrams) as the lighter circuit is a "hot-at-all-times, homerun" to the battery.
Also make sure you use a good crimping tool.
Full compression is best (HF has a great one for $12, sometimes less than $10):
Second best is a staking type tool (up top in the photo below).
Absolute worst--do NOT use EVER--is the cheap squashing type sold at most hardware stores, Walmart, Home depot. etc.)
As this is an interior connection there is no need to fill the spade connector's barrel with dielectric grease, however it won't hurt and is something I always do inside out out...
Last edited by cliffyk; 12-30-2011 at 04:48 PM.
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