Anyone able to identify this connector?

[stewartingram]

I have on my car an lpg conversion with an AEB fuel level gauge in the centre of the tank. (pic enclosed). This has a 2-pin white connector plugged into it, but the connector has disintegrated due to age. The connector I need is female, with pins spaced about 2.5 - 3mm apart (difficult to measure in situ) and was coloured white. I have a feeling the name is Molex, but not sure, and it seems similar to a Hornby loco-tender connector. I'm sure they are used in the computer industry. I can source a replacement kit of gauge etc (at a cost), but would prefer to get the connector with a short lead attached if possible. Can anyone id the type?.

In addition, if I was able to source these, they would be useful for adding loco-tender wiring!

[jpendle]

(Pic NOT enclosed)

[stewartingram]

Oops sorry!

[Michael Hodgson]

Molex is a brand name and they makke a number of different style of connector.

It does look like one of theirs though.

[RAF96]

impossible to tell from the blurred image.

2-pin Molex generally look like this

 

JST however look like this

Edited September 16, 2023 by RAF96

[stewartingram]

That JST loks possible. Impossible to get a better image due to location, though the connectier is as sharp as I can get it. I (roughly) measured the pin spacing at 2.5 maybe 3mm.

[spamcan61]

1 hour ago, stewartingram said:

That JST loks possible. Impossible to get a better image due to location, though the connectier is as sharp as I can get it. I (roughly) measured the pin spacing at 2.5 maybe 3mm.

Might well be  2.54 mm i e. 0.1 inch, unfortunately Molex make dozens of connector types so tricky to pin down from manufacturer name.

Edited September 16, 2023 by spamcan61

[stewartingram]

I'm hoping to narrow down the search on sites like RS Components, there are literally thousands of connectors to wade through! I do have the option of buying from my lpg supplier of a replacement gauge and wiring loom, quite expensive for what it is though so thats why I'm initially looking at components.

[RAF96]

This guide may help identify the type and ‘family’ then you can use the data sheet to assemble a full part number to search on which will sort the wheat from the chaff on the likes of RS or CPC listings...

https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/identify-electrical-connectors/#JST

Scroll the page and see extra ref outs to say JST deep guide.

Edited September 17, 2023 by RAF96

[Platy787]

Hi Stewart,

 

You have probably already fixed your lpg fuel level gauge, but if you haven't the connector looks like a

KF2510 2.54mm Plug+Crimps 2-20p Crimp Connector B2W (Molex KK 5051/KK254 Style).

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232409150524?hash=item361caa343c:g:fmUAAOSwNlZig93d&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4GJYB3mBcla9TatwYx%2Fra1QctZ%2FziJzR%2BNU8uhxSMIukBeegch01mlng1uROsxA4h%2FUGoPfrVio0i0w4HaHkt2Cpp%2FE%2FJKCv76YzX9CMRM2yNgdFZ6Ft8ewt%2FAAmiDHLf%2FwNCzoBSIbZU0vopPa1DrIxr1D4zlvDd8L3umY%2BaiKprKOWigdPSQPD96NErBqAasNJnkJpFjPGdVueBuggugQdeTRnQQDEQrwkzQtKZyEkpfMdj09XbkBv78RhitQdxhXrRjCn8xMOJclhmjjU1ekyBeUau1WIk5fBAv5MgmbQ|tkp%3ABFBM7Kevvv1i

 

Regards,

Mark

[stewartingram]

Thanks for that. As you suspect though, I gave in and bought the spare part kit, expensive for what it was but it did the job.

[dasatcopthorne]

On eBay the seller Switch Electrics sells all the combination of pins. They are Molex plugs/sockets.

 

Dave.