gamecock Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 I have a 2005 2000V pathfinder. I noticed a few weeks ago that my automatic float on the bilge wasn't working. The switch will turn it on and off but the float switch didn't come on with water in the hull. I already corrected the water issue and started troubleshooting the float switch issue on saturday. The wiring from the bilge comes up into a bundle directly below the hatch access. I traced it out to a brown, three prong, plug in, waterproof connector. When i opened the connector the float switch prong was corroded and broken off. I assume that's where my issue is. Where can i find a replacement plug in connector? I did an internet search and haven't find anything that looks reliable yet. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyG8r Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 They're called Deutsch connectors https://www.amazon.com/Deutsch-Connector-Barrel-Style-Terminals/dp/B00D3RXBY4 They require a special crimp tool; their branded one is pretty pricey, but I've had good luck with the Chinese knockoff they sell all over the place https://www.amazon.com/D-sub-Deutsch-Crimping-Tool-20-12/dp/B003U02C80 I keep a spare bilge pump and a couple spare bait pumps on board and already wired up with the connector. Makes swapping a pump a breeze, which can save a vacation or fishing trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecock Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks. I would have never found that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 The connector is nice for the boat builder because they have the harness mass produced .i would simply cut the two wires from the connection and crimp solder and wrap them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecock Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Yeah I thought about that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecock Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Anybody know what size wire that is from the bilge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler1 Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 I think 16 gauge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 3 hours ago, smilemaker said: The connector is nice for the boat builder because they have the harness mass produced .i would simply cut the two wires from the connection and crimp solder and wrap them. Dang beat me to it. I too would just make a water tight butt splice and call it a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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