Trim tab connector

bluecollerboater

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I have a Bennett trim tab set up. I replaced the pump unit. I then noticed the blue wire has popped out of the connector on the boat side.if I shove it in everything works great. Can I buy just the brass female terminal ( one of four inside the connector)? Or do I have to buy the whole boat side wiring harness. I know I could cut both ends and crimp connect them. I just would rather do it correctly. If I can buy just the terminal end, does anyone know exactly what size it is or where I can get one? Thanks in advance.
 

alldodge

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According from what I can find at Bennett, you have to get the harness. If it was mine I would think about replacing with a four prong Trailer connector set. They are cheap, add some silicone grease and your in business.
 

Thalasso

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I have a Bennett trim tab set up. I replaced the pump unit. I then noticed the blue wire has popped out of the connector on the boat side.if I shove it in everything works great. Can I buy just the brass female terminal ( one of four inside the connector)? Or do I have to buy the whole boat side wiring harness. I know I could cut both ends and crimp connect them. I just would rather do it correctly. If I can buy just the terminal end, does anyone know exactly what size it is or where I can get one? Thanks in advance.

Can you post a picture of the connector?
tabman@gmail.com Bennett Trim Tabs
 
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GA_Boater

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On the wire that's loose in the connector, see if there are two tabs on both sides of the pin, Male and female pins usually have these tabs and sometimes the tabs get bent so they don't hold in the connector block. If you have this type, use a paperclip or something small and bend the tabs back out so they look like the pic below and slide the pin back into the block until it clicks.
pins.PNG
 

bluecollerboater

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That pin is what I need. The pin is seated properly. The problem is the wire is broken off the pin.
 
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