Useful resource for electrical connectors, crimps, etc

[NobleHops]

Just saw this go my on the BMW tech list:

http://www.marvin3m.com/connect/

Mostly talking about correct use of Molex connectors, but much of it seems applicable to the Hitachi-style we use on our bikes. Worth browsing.

Summary (theirs):

Information gathered from Molex.com, talking to Molex technical advisors, and [name removed by request] (an eight year automotive wiring industry Manufacturing Engineer, who worked for three years as supervisor of the wiring crimp die engineering department and four years as the Program Manager of a Vehicle Wiring Program for an automotive wiring company in Detroit). Most pictures by Molex.

Table of Contents.

1. Connectors Explained (Introduction)
2. When are Connectors Worn Out?
3. Connector Tools & Parts Needed, and Where to Get Them
4. How to Perform a Good Connector Crimp
5. Should Connector Terminal Pins be Soldered?
6. Converting Looped IDC Terminal Pins to Crimped Pins
7. Removing Connector Terminal Pins

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