The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Hiya,

I'm trying to get hold of the connectors that are used in the overdrive switch. I started off in the big chain stores like Halfords and Homebase, then the smaller electrics stores, and one bloke even sent me to a radio specialist! Are these connectors specific to our cars? What are they called?

I bought one from these people, via Ebay, about 18 months ago. It's still working, so...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-SPIT ... SwmvpcSZBW

So you had to replace the whole cable? I guess I could do that instead...

Have you tried cutting down the standard connector as I suggested. I found it very easy to do and it worked for me.

Thats exactly what I want to do, but I don't think I'll be able to re-use the connector without breaking it?

The common standard connectors female connectors can be purchased at any auto shop relatively cheap so it is worth having a go. Have another look at the photo's. It is just a matter of cutting one half off and the remaining bit will slide over the male pin connection in the switch.

Oooooooh, it’s just half a spade connector?! So simple! Thank you haha!!

Hi Kyle, When my gear lever cable broke I just cut off the original connectors to the O/D switch, opened up the crimps with a pair of cutters and soldered the new cable on. I then used extra sleeving to stop the connections shorting down to the gear lever.
Tony.

Spade connectors are available in various widths, commonly used on car speakers. I couldn't find any on Ebay in small quantities though, and they all seem to come from the Far East.