Floor dimmer switch connector

[Mikes72]

As you can see in the pic below my floor dimmer switch connector has seen better days. I’ve search the web for a replacement with no luck. Are these available anywhere? I can find a pigtail connector but it doesn’t have the plastic base plate. Is that base plate necessary? I can see the advantage of the plate to keep the connector from coming loose but I’m not sure mine will get a ton of use. It almost seems over-engineered.

Thanks!

 

[heminut]

Neither one of my Cudas had that tab on the connector. I don't think I've ever seen one with a tab like that. That being said, I've never had any issues with the connectors that didn't have that tab.

I have seen the heat damage issue though. If you put your headlights on a relay system that issue goes away!

 

[toolmanmike]

As you can see in the pic below my floor dimmer switch connector has seen better days. I’ve search the web for a replacement with no luck. Are these available anywhere? I can find a pigtail connector but it doesn’t have the plastic base plate. Is that base plate necessary? I can see the advantage of the plate to keep the connector from coming loose but I’m not sure mine will get a ton of use. It almost seems over-engineered.

Thanks!

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Rockauto has a bunch of them listed.

1970 DODGE CHALLENGER 5.2L 318cid V8 Headlamp Dimmer Switch Connector | RockAuto

 

[Mikes72]

Rockauto has a bunch of them listed.

1970 DODGE CHALLENGER 5.2L 318cid V8 Headlamp Dimmer Switch Connector | RockAuto

Thanks! Would not of guessed RockAuto would have these.

 

[toolmanmike]

Thanks! Would not of guessed RockAuto would have these.

I bet your local parts store has them.

 

[toolmanmike]

I bet your local parts store has them.

@Mikes72 Hey, what's the "disagree" all about? I found them available in my town. Advance Auto has a PTA 1024 at one store and a PTA1182 at the other. O Reillys, Napa, and Auto Zone could order one and have it this afternoon. They're only about $4.

 

[Mikes72]

@Mikes72 Hey, what's the "disagree" all about? I found them available in my town. Advance Auto has a PTA 1024 at one store and a PTA1182 at the other. O Reillys, Napa, and Auto Zone could order one and have it this afternoon. They're only about $4.

Very sorry if I hit that button. Not intentional at all. I appreciate all the inputs from you guys.

 

[Mikes72]

Neither one of my Cudas had that tab on the connector. I don't think I've ever seen one with a tab like that. That being said, I've never had any issues with the connectors that didn't have that tab.

I have seen the heat damage issue though. If you put your headlights on a relay system that issue goes away!

Tell me more about this headlight relay system. Are there posts about it here?

 

[heminut]

Tell me more about this headlight relay system. Are there posts about it here?

[FOR SALE] - Plug and play - Headlight Relay Kits

There are some other posts, just do a search for 'headlight relay'.

 

[toolmanmike]

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