Help Replacing a Cut Power Cord

Altan

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I've replaced power cords before, but I'm not sure the right way to handle this. Please see the two pics below.

1) Is there a way to remove the "strain" protector and reuse it? Do I have to destroy it to get it out?

2) Where can I get the crimp connectors that go onto the end of the wires and attach to the power switch?

3) I'm thinking about splicing the existing wire on the inside of the strain protector, that way I don't need to recrimp. Assuming I do a quality job, any concerns with this?

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Thanks!
... Altan
 
I've replaced power cords before, but I'm not sure the right way to handle this. Please see the two pics below.

1) Is there a way to remove the "strain" protector and reuse it? Do I have to destroy it to get it out?

2) Where can I get the crimp connectors that go onto the end of the wires and attach to the power switch?

3) I'm thinking about splicing the existing wire on the inside of the strain protector, that way I don't need to recrimp. Assuming I do a quality job, any concerns with this?


Thanks!
... Altan

You can get the connectors at an auto-parts store or hardware store. That's a crimp-in blade connector (female) that you need.

Strain relief: I can't see how to get it off. If you can't figure out how to get it off, you can probably find a similarly sized rubber grommet at a hardware or auto-parts store.

If you do a proper job (You could even use wire nuts, as long as you get the right sized ones. Alternately, a crimp-on splice connector, or you could solder the connection and use heat-shrink), you can splice it, but it'll be easier if you just go get the proper connectors (and crimp tool) and crimp new terminals on to the new wire.

Good luck!
 
You should be able to compress the strain relief and press it out by pressing it towards the inside of your cab. If you can remove the wire that is currently in the strain relief it wil make compressing it easier.
 
You should be able to compress the strain relief and press it out by pressing it towards the inside of your cab. If you can remove the wire that is currently in the strain relief it will make compressing it easier.

Towards the outside of the cab.
Most likely won't be able to remove the wire first, as that is what it is designed to do, hold the wire tight at that point.

Take a pair of pliers and squeeze the crap out of it to push it through.
 

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You guys are great! Thanks all!

Special thanks to Kevin for the great updated version of my pic!

I attached a temporary 3 prong plug to the cut end this evening. Looks pretty silly hanging there like a bobbed got tail... But I was able to power it on this was with an extension cord and do some other tests.

I'll look into the correct fix tomorrow.

Thanks again!

... Altan
 
Towards the outside of the cab.
Most likely won't be able to remove the wire first, as that is what it is designed to do, hold the wire tight at that point.

Take a pair of pliers and squeeze the crap out of it to push it through.


I always have much more luck pushing it the other way. I guess it is whatever works for the individual. Removing the cable is pretty easy, I just cut it as close as possible to the compression fit and it almost falls out.
 
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