Rear lights spade connectors / terminals

[defcon]

Is it possible to buy the female spade terminals in the rear/tail light connector?
Mine are all rusted, and needs replacement. But where to buy? Audi dealer?




Tried to search but no luck, I'm sure somebody has dealt with this problem at one point.

[s2driveruk]

mine are a bit crusty on the drivers side rear but to be honest a bit of a clean up and some contact cleaner has worked wonders for years...

[Fat Audi 80]

Mine had to be done for the MOT, the connector was not that bad, but the tracks on the board lost complete continuity in the last 4 - 5mm where it meets the connector. My rear lights were all over the place until I cleaned them up with a small file and emery cloth....

[niall4313]

Should have some if your interested?

[Error404]

yup those are just standard non-insulated blade terminals, chop them all off and replace them. Can't remember off hand what size they are, but you should find them here:

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/terminalsnonins/noninsblades.php

I spray my light boards and connectors in dielectric grease every so often, keeps them minty fresh

[defcon]

Thanks for the response. I sourced these connectors at a local Mercedes Benz dealer. I guess they are somewhat standard german ****.
They look like this:



The old ones was a bit of pain to remove without the right tool. But i managed with just a sewing needle. A Terminal Extraction Tool is recommended. Here they are, not looking so good:


Fresh one installed:



Now it's just to push the right one into the right socket. I maked my own scheme not to screw up. And at last, a spray with electrical oil/grease to preserve the good work.

[re2500]

Great guide! Nice to know M-B care a little more about having basic spares available.

[fourringsrus]

If anyone is interested, I did a similar thing about 5 years ago and also bought genuine new unused Audi circuit boards/bulb holder from main Audi dealer in Canterbury Kent, for around £23 each, K reg coupe.

Stuart