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Roof Air Conditioner Data Cables

I was cleaning up my roof A/Cs when I found a potential problem in both units. When I went to unplug the data cable from the in line connector the plastic cable end just disintegrated in my hand. All four were like that. Easy fix with new ends and connectors. Something to check out on these old babies.
jor
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Like alot of this type repair, always good to take a picture of the connector with wire colors showing.
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Jor,
Where did you find a replacement connector?
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Quote from: John Morales –
Jor,
Where did you find a replacement connector?

You might try http://www.nwrvsupply.com
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
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Re: Roof Air Conditioner Data Cables

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John,
Not JOR here, but our local home improvement store has ends in a 10 pack for a couple of $. The connectors are found in double packs along side of the ends.

Mike
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The connectors are easily obtainable, just make sure that the wiring inside is correct by running a continuity check on the new and old.  The link is for a straight one, but you may need a reverse...........I replaced all of mine last year as well as crimping on all new plugs, but I can't remember if they are straight or reverse.

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John,

You will need to get a crimper tool also. They are available off the net for a few bucks.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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.................and some dielectric grease for assembly.  I also used a mini zip-tie on each connector,  that when wrapped around it from end to end and under the release clips on the plugs will keep the plug from accidentally coming out of the coupler.  A little trick I learned from Red Tractor.

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Along the subject of wiring a few months back many of our local Radio Shacks were closing and had all their wiring connectors
at up to 90% off,may be worth a look,stocked up for life on some items.
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Where did you find a replacement connector?

As mentioned you can get the connectors and crimping tool at Home Depot, Ace or wherever. The data cables on mine (97) were six pin on one side of the connector and four pin on the other. I used the same pin number ends. Just use your new tool to snip the cable if necessary, strip the outer insulation and crimp your nice shiny new end in place. You just need to keep the little wires configured the same on both sides of the connector. They are ordered the same so just choose black facing forward or whatever before you shove it into your new end and make sure that relationship is maintained when you crimp each side.

I also replaced the filter material with some stuff made for that purpose. Got it at Ace.
jor
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