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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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Replace both the plug and socket with male and female Hella or DIN connectors. They have a much more definite connection. Darren
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5th Jul 2018 9:34pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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Hella connectors;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HELLA-POWER-DIN...rmvSB=true You could use a small Anderson connector (total overkill) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-X2-ANDERSO...rmvSB=true SAE Connectors; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAE-Plug-Connec...1910550824 There are also more specialist connectors, which have greater water resistance, but they're less standard so, you would have to have adaptors made up to connect anything else. |
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5th Jul 2018 9:40pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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I had exactly the same problem. I replaced the plug and socket for a decent sized anderson connector. No problems since.
 Cheers, Vincent
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5th Jul 2018 9:51pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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If you ran large battery cables through to the back, an Anderson connector does give you an extra location for jump starts etc.
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5th Jul 2018 10:37pm |
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| Vogler Member Since: 02 Nov 2014 Location: Brussels Posts: 309  
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I used a 'Magcode connector':
I think it's a german system, I purchased it at Landreiziger: https://shop.landreiziger.nl/componenten/connectoren/magcode.html Main reasons to choose for Magcode is that they make a 90 degree angle and sit relatively flush. The pro version is lockable and can handle 25A continuously. They're also quite shallow, giving more possibilities in locations to choose from. You see it from the back installed in the top of the rear corner cover here:  Click image to enlarge They take no effort to connect. Not cheap though but worth it, I think it was 40 euro for a male/female pro set. Greetings, Joris |
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6th Jul 2018 6:00am |
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| jackl Member Since: 01 Apr 2015 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 12  
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Just been having the same problem so have ordered these to try As they look good.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...2505156126 I like the way you lock the connection. |
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6th Jul 2018 6:10pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808 
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Thanks for the responses everybody. I’ll research the links and recommendations and I’m sure I’ll have some more questions. 2002 110 td5
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6th Jul 2018 6:58pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1400 
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The Waeco 12v power lead is compatible with Hella sockets. That might fix the problem without cutting the plug off the lead, but you'll still need a Hella socket.
Remove the red part of the plug by turning it anti-clockwise then pull it off. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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6th Jul 2018 7:50pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808
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My hella socket arrived today so I'm going to give that a go. It was only £9 so the cheapest and easiest option to try first.
Thanks all 2002 110 td5 |
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8th Jul 2018 9:07pm |
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