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Review on APTIV Packard Square Dual 2x2 Weatherpack Terminal ๐Ÿ”Œ Kit 14, 16 AWG - Waterproof & Weatherproof (2 Sets) by Chad Cross

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Weather Pack - Best Waterproof Connectors

I used to buy some 16 gauge "waterproof" connectors here that are made in China. After only a few months, water got in, the inner pins rusted and broke off. The pins were so thin I doubt they were even up to 16 gauge specs. These excellent Delphi Weather Pack connectors are the same brand that GM uses in new vehicles. You will need two tools.1. I ended up with a cheap crimper that worked quite well with two steps: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081381N72/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_s92MEbTAHC8D42. And this pin release tool if you need to move wires or do repairs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GTQW4Q3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_q-2MEbZ9E9E32 Alternatively, you can get a GM tool that does both crimps at the same time, but this is it very expensive. With the tool used above, you can crimp the wire first, and then crimp the rubber sleeve separately. Watch an online video of the housing being assembled and crimped. These connectors depend on proper assembly to ensure they are watertight. I also tinned the ends of the wires with solder to ensure a cleaner connection with less future corrosion. Typically the pins go into the "shell" end of the connector and the female pins go into the "tower" end. . However, you may change or mix/match this configuration.

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