Underhood connectors and kits

[bradrs]

I am a lurker on here, but am a longtime Mitsubishi owner. Over the years, I have gathered up a lot of the underhood connectors and terminals that people have been trying to find new.

I've put together kits with several of the different underhood connectors for the 3S and other mitsus. OEM injector connectors, the CAS, TPS, and later style crank/cam connectors, MAF, knock sensor, coil. I also have IACV connectors, and several other ones.

The kits come with the plastic connector bodies, the wire seals, and terminals.

6716
6714

6717
6715

In addition to the kits and individual connectors, some of these connectors I use to make adapter harnesses. Some I offer in a pigtail form, with 2 ft. of wire attached. Everything is new, and the wire is GXL, 18 AWG.

More info on the kits and connectors can be found on my website.

Sheridan Engineering - Other Parts (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/index-3.htm)

The 3S kits are near the bottom of that page.

I try to respond to questions quickly, but I have a full time job, and this is more of a hobby. If you need any of those connectors email me from the website.

If there are other connectors not shown that you are trying to track down, post some good pics and ask me. If I know where to get them, I'd be happy to tell you.

Thanks,
Brad

[DrGonzo]

Are we able to just order the individual plugs?

I don't need a full set just the CAS and TPS. I replaced my Injector ones with the quick connects and my other connectors are all fine.

[J-Groove]

Any plans for a '97 - '99 3000GT kit?

All of mine is in mint condition, but this would be a good kit just to have on hand in my garage for down the road.

Thank you for supporting the community. :)

-John

[bradrs]

Are we able to just order the individual plugs?

I don't need a full set just the CAS and TPS. I replaced my Injector ones with the quick connects and my other connectors are all fine.

I have a bunch of plugs, more than what is in the kit. These can be ordered individually. On the website, there are pages for harnesses, connectors, and kits. Go to the connectors page. I have pictures for most of the connectors I have on that page. The TPS is available as just a connector. The 91-92 style CAS is available as a pigtail only (GXL wire and high temp sheathing). The later style cam/crank connectors are also available as just connectors.


Any plans for a '97 - '99 3000GT kit?

All of mine is in mint condition, but this would be a good kit just to have on hand in my garage for down the road.

Thank you for supporting the community. :)

-John

Thanks, glad to help. I would like to track down more of these connectors as well so we have a source for pretty much all of the connectors on Mitsubishis, but can't seem to find the time lately...

I labeled the kit as a 93-96, but I believe that the connectors match from 93-99. I have a good pic of each connector on the page. If there are any differences, let me know, and I can certainly put specific kits together for the later cars.

[FeaRpb]

Very interesting. Welcome to the board.

[Jimvr4]

That's great that you can supply these

[TurboSinceBirth]

Those 1G CAS to 2G cam/crank sensor connector harnesses are slick for those running different year engines. I see you have oddball connectors like the boost solenoid as well as tons of others. I remember seeing your website one time but lost it. Hopefully you're around for awhile. I'll definitely be picking up some stuff in the near future.

[bradrs]

Those 1G CAS to 2G cam/crank sensor connector harnesses are slick for those running different year engines. I see you have oddball connectors like the boost solenoid as well as tons of others. I remember seeing your website one time but lost it. Hopefully you're around for awhile. I'll definitely be picking up some stuff in the near future.

The 1G/2G harnesses were originally made because of all the DSMers swapping the older 6 bolt engines into their 2G cars. But working on the 3S also is a nice bonus

Do many 3S cars get that old engine into a newer car swap? Or is it more likely to be a newer engine into an older car? If so, I might be able to make a couple of pigtails so you can splice them into the harness. That might be a little tougher to make plug in, but I might be able to do it.

I will be around for a while. I have too much $$ into these connectors bulk buys to go anywhere :)

If any of you are looking for any other connectors, let me know.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

that's awesome these are available as kits. my wiring is good so far, but will keep this in mind.

[CoopKill]

Hmmm, I have a few that are brittle from heat. Will have to investigate this further when I am home.... Thanks man!

[TurboSinceBirth]

The 1G/2G harnesses were originally made because of all the DSMers swapping the older 6 bolt engines into their 2G cars. But working on the 3S also is a nice bonus

Do many 3S cars get that old engine into a newer car swap? Or is it more likely to be a newer engine into an older car? If so, I might be able to make a couple of pigtails so you can splice them into the harness. That might be a little tougher to make plug in, but I might be able to do it.

I will be around for a while. I have too much $$ into these connectors bulk buys to go anywhere :)

If any of you are looking for any other connectors, let me know.

It depends on the person's budget. Generally, people want to upgrade from a 2-bolt main 91-91 motor to a 4-bolt main 93-99 motor. That requires some rewiring to go from a CAS sensor to the 2nd gen cam/crank sensors. A plug-n-play solution would be nice but I can't say for sure how well it will sell. Some will buy it for convenience but as a whole new owners are really cheap approaching DSM level. I see some individuals also install a 2-bolt motor in a 4-bolt car and run a CAS sensor instead of the 2nd gen cam/crank. It's usually because they spun a bearing and need a cheap used motor.

[bradrs]

It depends on the person's budget. Generally, people want to upgrade from a 2-bolt main 91-91 motor to a 4-bolt main 93-99 motor. That requires some rewiring to go from a CAS sensor to the 2nd gen cam/crank sensors. A plug-n-play solution would be nice but I can't say for sure how well it will sell. Some will buy it for convenience but as a whole new owners are really cheap approaching DSM level.

Thanks for the info. I'd find it hard to believe anyone could approach DSM level of cheapness. I saw a tutorial on tuners for how to whittle a TPS connector, until you could make it fit the CAS. Nevermind that it had now had a bunch of holes in it and wasn't sealed. The CAS isn't that important anyhow :) And it did save a few bucks!


I have added a little extra info on wire seals on the website. If you want the connector to be waterproof, you should size the wire seal to match the wire. Otherwise it will leak around the edge of the wire.

Sheridan Engineering - Connectors (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/NMWPM.htm)

Sheridan Engineering - Connectors (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/JFCF.htm)

I did see a place start selling some of these connectors recently, but with a seal that is definitely not the OEM one. And no options for seal size. On the JFC seals, they should be oblong like the hole, not a standard round seal.

Not using the right seal leads me to believe the whole connector could be a knockoff. The knockoff companies just use any seal that is close to fitting which is what this looks like. From my experience with buying the OEM vs knockoff connectors in the past, the knockoffs felt different, and were a much thinner plastic that broke easier. It may work fine, but I just wanted to let people be aware of the differences.

[Elderloc]

Man when I contact you to see if you could get that 3 pin for me, never knew this would happen. Thanks for your help really appreciate it and it's good to have you on the forum as a sponsor. Let me me know about the ECU, Amp, and other connectors especially the DCC connectors I talked about in the E-Mail.

Thanks again, Don

[mehrshadvr4]

can you make engine harness?

[bradrs]

Man when I contact you to see if you could get that 3 pin for me, never knew this would happen. Thanks for your help really appreciate it and it's good to have you on the forum as a sponsor. Let me me know about the ECU, Amp, and other connectors especially the DCC connectors I talked about in the E-Mail.


Glad I could help, sorry it took so long to track it down. This is the 3 pin connector you were after, and I have them in stock now.

6966

Post pics of the other connectors, and I will see if I can ID them.


can you make engine harness?

I am trying to get all the parts available for someone to make a harness. I've made harnesses in the past for some OEMs, and to design/make a harness right takes more time than I have right now.

[FeaRpb]

Let me know what comes of this harness making. I am quite interested.

[mehrshadvr4]

cool it'll be so nice to have harnesses made for us, just unplug the harness from firewall and you can pull the engine out like new cars.

[Street_Chally73]

That's awesome that you were able to find the 3-pin connector that Elderloc was searching for!

I am going to be ordering several of your connectors (probably a set, too) soon & it's great to see your dedication to supplying us enthusiasts with quality products & great (pre)customer service.

[bradrs]

Thanks for the kind words. I am a fan of these cars and DSMs, so I am just hoping to be able to help out fellow enthusiasts. This week I am working on ECU connectors. I have the 1G and (most of the)2G DSM connectors on the way, I just need to see what the 3S uses.

[Elderloc]

I sent Brad a spreadsheet I have with most of the connectors for the 2nd Gen VR4. Hoping he can track down the ECU, DCC and other connectors on the list. Need to get pictures of the various connectors on the various harnesses. With the 97 harness no longer available it would be nice to have access to the various connectors in the event we need to make a patch harness.

[Ray]

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[bradrs]

I added a few more parts to the site. The 2G DSM CAS connector and ECT connector. I also have a bunch of ECM connectors that I haven't gotten on the site yet.
Can anyone verify that these look like the correct ECT connectors for the 3S? And was this CAS connector used on any of the later models?

Sheridan Engineering - Connectors (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/2GECT.htm)

Sheridan Engineering - Connectors (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/2G97CAS.htm)

[TurboSinceBirth]

I should be ordering a 2G maf connector shortly. A car I'm going to look at has a busted tab. I don't want to run with the zip tied look.

[FeaRpb]

If you came out with a "race" harness, I would love you so hard.

[Street_Chally73]

Okay, and the time has finally come to order a set & a couple of the three-wire connectors. :D

[bradrs]

If you came out with a "race" harness, I would love you so hard.

I'd like to do harnesses, but I just don't have time for it. This is a hobby, just part of my interest in these cars and keeping them on the road. Unfortunately, setting up to do proper harness builds takes a lot more time than I can spare. What I am hoping to be able to do is make the connectors available, so people who do have the time to set up harnesses will have the parts they need.

[Street_Chally73]

I can't wait to start getting my spare harness completely redone connector-wise so I can tackle the wiring swap over the upcoming winter.

Thanks again Brad for doing all of this for us!

[bradrs]

Thanks again Brad for doing all of this for us!

Thanks for the order, and let me know how they work out for you.

I just ordered up a batch of what I think will be the 91-93 MFI relay connectors and terminals. The 10 pin connector. I should have them in a week or two. I think I may already have connectors that fit the later versions of this.

And I have been working with Hans @ GZP to make an expanded kit, with versions for TT and NT.

If there is any connector you guys are looking for, let me know. I haven't had enough time to update the website, so I am getting in more than what I have on display there.

[Elderloc]

Brad when I first spoke to you about the two pin connector for my 97 I was hopeful you would be able to get more connectors for us. Glad to hear you are working with Hans. Just sent you an E-Mail about the pins for the Stereo Amp connector. I found the male and female plug and the terminals but I'm hopeful the terminals are the same as the ECU because as I'm sure you know buying a roll of 4000 terminals is pretty expensive.

[starquest]

my bros 95 vr-4 has some brittle connectors, like the 3 to the passenger side of the plenum,, do you have those and pins ?

[bradrs]

That sounds like it might be the 3 pin JFC connector on my website. Look at the website and many of the underhood ones are there. And if I have the connector, I also have the terminals and the right seals.

Elderloc, I will see what I can do to find you a source on the pins for the AMP connectors. Sometimes, it's just matter of finding the right distributor that has them in stock, and you can get the small quantity you need.

[Elderloc]

I will get you the car harness part, the one I got is correct will need the pins. The AMP side connector wasn't the right one. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated.

[bradrs]

Still slowly adding more connectors and terminals. I think I have most of the ECT and gauge sender connectors now.

[sketch]

when you've got everything that goes into a 96+TT harness there's a very strong chance I buy a set from you.

[FeaRpb]

Hey Jeff, buy everything that goes into a 1g harness for me and build me a nice stripped down race harness kthx :love_heart:

[bradrs]

when you've got everything that goes into a 96+TT harness there's a very strong chance I buy a set from you.

I am putting together the more complete kits, that will have a few different ones between NT and TT. I don't have 3S harnesses to check for reference. So email me and talk to me about the specific connectors you need.

[bradrs]

I've had a few people ask for that 6 pin IPT connector, and I am looking into it. Any other ones in particular that people are looking for?

[bradrs]

I've rounded up some injector connectors that are very popular with the DSM crowd. Don't know if any 3S people use these, but they are nice in that they get rid of that metal spring clip, and are easy to remove. They were available on some 2G DSMs, as well as several Chrysler and other cars from the factory.

7896

[futurevr4man]

Can you repin just the injector connectors? I hate those metal clips, and would love to do this. Are we able to buy just the injector connectors, or do they come in a kit?

[bradrs]

You will need to replace the terminals and seals, all of which I will provide with the connectors.

I will make them available on their own. Still not sure what I will do for the kits, probably offer it as an upgrade later down the road. I need to make a webpage for them, that may take a few days. I will have more pics of them on the webpage.

This is the pricing for the connectors(all seals and terminals included)

qty pricing
1 for $10
4 for $30
6 for $45

[futurevr4man]

Fair enough. I have money ready, but there is no huge rush.

[bradrs]

I have the info on these connectors up.

Sheridan Engineering - Connectors (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/2GINJ.htm)

I am also going to be selling the terminals separately, in case people need just those. These same terminals will work in your MAF too, in case anyone needs to repair that wiring.

[bradrs]

I just received in a new connector that some of you have been asking about:

http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/images/3SPTU_face.jpg

Sheridan Engineering - Connectors (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/3SPTU.htm)

Right now it isn't in the connector kits, but I'm sure we can work something out if you want to add these to a kit.

[Bloodlust182]

I am definitely going to need a MAF connector on my 94 harness, but I need to inspect all the other connectors so i can order them all at once. Think one of my connectors on the PTU is cracked/damaged. I will finish looking over the harness after pulling the motor. Ill make a list then send you an email.

[bradrs]

I am definitely going to need a MAF connector on my 94 harness, but I need to inspect all the other connectors so i can order them all at once. Think one of my connectors on the PTU is cracked/damaged. I will finish looking over the harness after pulling the motor. Ill make a list then send you an email.

I have the MAF and both connectors on the PTU, no problem. I made some 3S specific kits that'd probably have most of what you need. But I will certainly work with you if there are other ones you need. Just let me know.

[futurevr4man]

Do you have the door connectors? They attach the body harness to the door?

[bradrs]

Do you have the door connectors? They attach the body harness to the door?

I THINK that is one that I don't stock. But a pic will certainly confirm it. And a few pics showing any markings or logos might help identify it.

[TLVDoghouse]

I just received in a new connector that some of you have been asking about:

http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/images/3SPTU_face.jpg

Sheridan Engineering - Connectors (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/3SPTU.htm)

Right now it isn't in the connector kits, but I'm sure we can work something out if you want to add these to a kit.

The PTU connector works great! Thanks for the advanced sale. You'll save a lot of souls!:thumbup1:

Rob

[Street_Chally73]

I too received my shipment of new connectors & as always, am very pleased with Brad's service, quick shipping & great advice!

[bradrs]

Thanks! Glad to hear it worked for you guys. That is the 2nd 3S specific connector I added into my inventory. The 3 pin DSD connector is the other.

I'm trying to support all of the Mitsubishi community(3S, Galants, DSMs, CSMs, and a few others). It's more of a hobby than anything else, but I want to do what I can to keep these on the road. So if you guys have questions about wiring or supplies, etc let me know.

[futurevr4man]

Do you know where to get Thermistors for conquests/starions? My friends keeps going out and the auto climate control they have freaks out when that happens. He can only find used ones and they fail pretty quick

[bradrs]

What does it look like? There are a bunch of companies that make OE replacement sensors of all different types. Probably best to see if you can cross reference it out of their catalogs. Standard Motor Products is one big company that does that sort of thing.

[bradrs]

Do all of the 3S alternators just have the 2 pin connector on them, or do the later models have a 4 pin connector like on the DSM?

I picked up a few of those, as well as some 2 pin connectors for some underhood solenoids:

Alternator plug (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/2GALT.htm)

Solenoid connectors (http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/2GSOLS.htm)

http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/images/t_2GALT_face.jpg
http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/images/t_2GSOL-A_face.jpg
http://connectors.sheridanengineering.com/images/t_2GSOL-B_face.jpg

[bradrs]

I found an interesting connector recently. It is the mating connector to several connectors on the 3S. It is the connector that is built in to the VSS, MDP, and the PTU as well:
8603

I've got some other interesting parts in the pipeline. Interior connector terminals, etc.

[bradrs]

Time to bring this one back. Any other connectors people are looking for, ask away.

[bradrs]

I believe these are used on several interior connections
9295
9296

I have these in 22 pin(2 different versions), 18 pin, and 10 pin configurations. If other versions are on the 3000GT, I can probably get them as well.

[Bloodlust182]

Still selling the under hood kits?

[bradrs]

Yes I am still selling the kits. Sorry for the late reply, I don't check the boards every day.