Tail light plugs (new to this) (31 Viewers)

[gabewelker]

Greetings,
I just picked up a 1977 FJ40, my first into the vintage world.

My tail lights are badly corroded and I can't get them cleaned up to the point of having all 3 bulbs working. I want to replace them, however I see lots of rounded plug versions for sale. My plugs appear to be square. Where can you find replacements with that plug?

 

[B y r o n]

A picture or two of the plug(s) you're dealing with would help.

 

[gabewelker]

A picture or two of the plug(s) you're dealing with would help.

 

[Engineer8000]

The plastic bodies could probably be cleaned up and reused. Get some new terminals and a crimp tool.

 

[POPO AGIE]

I replaced my tail light assemblies and they have the newer round style and came with matching plugs to attach to the harness.

Toyota Matt sells them on his site if you are not in hurry.

 

[timmyisinthewell]

You might reach out to @Coolerman, here on the forum. He used to build full harnesses, but he does have access to correct wiring, connectors, and such. I haven't had any business with him, however I've read a lot of good.

 

[POPO AGIE]

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When I removed my lights the PS buckets had rusted right through and exposed the bulbs. I also replaced the rock shields once I put the new lights in.

 

[GA Architect]

@gabewelker

FWIW: The OEM 4 pin square plugs are no longer available. Below are the new four pin connectors I use.

4 Pin DS 250 Sealed Connector – Eastern Beaver Inc

Uses tanged terminals.

www.easternbeaver.com