Headlight Connector

[52crankman]

Need a source for a replacement headlight connector.  I broke one while disassembling the headlight.

[SteveJ]

Just to make sure, you're looking for the female connector, correct?

[Mike]

@Zs-ondabrain, you got a source for these?

FYI, Dave has a headlight upgrade harness kit and sells it through Motorsport Auto.  He would be the first guy I would contact.  Here's a link to his thread on our site.

 

[Mike]

I also found Banzai Motorworks, but, they don't seem to have this specific connector:  http://zzxdatsun.com/catWiring.php  May be worth a phone call.

 

[SteveJ]

I probably have what he needs. I'm just trying to establish gender. ;)

 

[52crankman]

Yes female.  It is one of the 3 connectors on the black plug that the headlight plugs in to.

[zKars]

I suggest just getting a new headlight connector pig tail and splicing it on.

I see billions when I google headlight connector H4.  Every generic auto parts store, ebay and amazon has them by the boat load.

Just one example

http://www.repairconnector.com/categories/HEADLAMP-CONNECTORS/

 

I believe this connector style 

Actually has the stock style FM connector pins.  I have a few of those somewhere.

Search for either H4 or 9003 style connectors

Edited July 15, 2018 by zKars

[52crankman]

Steve: did you happen to find a connector for my 1972 240Z?

[SteveJ]

I bought a bunch of headlight connectors & shells a year or two ago. 

[52crankman]

These look different than the original ones.  Will they work in my original black connector as shown in the attached picture.  Any chance you have any of the original type?

[SteveJ]

No, I don't have those.

[Namerow]

Try Vintage Connections (west coast) and Eastern Beaver (east coast, IIRC).  They'll be your best bets (esp. Eastern Beaver, who sources from Japan).  Otherwise:

If you need to be original-equipment:  There are dozens, if not hundreds, of rusted out Z hulks that are waiting to be your parts donor.

If you don't need to be OE:  Either Motorsports Auto or Z-Car Depot (maybe both) has a headlight connector kit available and is waiting to receive your order.