Hi ALL,
I am struggling to identify this connector. It was utilsed by VDO in the 90s for Holden clusters as a diagnostic port.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
thanks Daniel
Hi Daniel
That could be something like an automotive specific connector with the 5 flat pins.
I think a lot of connectors in the auto industry were supplied by Molex. But the green plastic to me would suggest maybe Phoenix Contact although Molex could provide any colour I suppose. Auto connectors are usually multi coloured for identification purposes.
It looks like that one got squashed or hit with something heavy. Or has it been hot.
As a temporary measure you might be able to carefully straighten those misplaced pins and still plug it in. Might have to warm up the plastic if it has been hot. If any “key” has been damaged make sure it is inserted the right way around
I don’t see any evidence of any keying arrangement which I find unusual.
If it was inserted when the damage occurred the mating connector could have been damaged also
Cheers Bob
Hi Daniel
You might have to be a bit more specific here.
For instance pin size and pitch.
Car make and model
Where does the other end plug into. Is it some sort of VDO diagnostic instrument or part of the cable harness.
By “cluster” to you mean the entire instrument dash “cluster” made by VDO and used on holden models.
I have had a bit of a search and can’t find anything like it. The seemingly absence of a locating or orientation key and the relatively large flat pins would look like a game changer.
Have you tried a wrecking yard?
Cheers Bob
