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Old Oct 1, 2020 | 07:33 PM
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I am in need of fixing some wiring problems on my Del Sol, I am trying to get some help on where I can find some replacement harnesses for my car.

What I need most right now is to replace the connectors that plugs into my headlights and I have looked around and was unsure of what ones I need to buy.
If anyone can point me into the right direction of where I can buy some new connectors that I can splice in that would be great.
I refuse to drive the car at night if all my lights don't function properly.

My current plugs are shot: https://i.imgur.com/l1K4gkZ.png

As a side note, I need to also fix the harness connection that plugs into my TPS and IACV on my throttle body as it's throwing a code saying IACV Circuit Failure P1509.
Any advice/info would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Oct 1, 2020 | 08:07 PM
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Default Re: Honda Del Sol '96 (D16Y8) Wiring Issues

I'm unable to see your photo.

There are various headlight pigtails with either bare wires or terminals. This link to O'Reilly shows various brands. You can order from other sellers too based on what pigtail you prefer.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/a.../civic-del-sol

Is your Del Sol an automatic or manual transmission? The number of wires for the IAC is different between the two.
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Old Oct 1, 2020 | 11:55 PM
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I believe the Dorman one with the bare wires will work.

As for the transmission it's an automatic.
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 07:26 AM
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Many local auto parts stores may have the Dorman in stock. But, you can also order through Amazon, other sites, etc.

The Dorman wiring looks to be blue for low beam, red for high beam, and black for ground. If you have a multi-meter or other tester, you can check for continuity from the cavity terminal end to the wire end to verify.

Since the connectors are female, the following terminal numbers will be from the wire side (back view).

Dorman:
Terminal no. 1 - Blue (Low)
Terminal no. 2 - Blk (Ground)
Terminal no. 3 - Red (High)

96 Del Sol (Left - Driver Side)
Terminal no. 1 - Red/Yel (Low)
Terminal no. 2 - Blk (Ground)
Terminal no. 3 - Red/Grn (High)

96 Del Sol (Right - Passenger Side)
Terminal no. 1 - Red/Wht (Low)
Terminal no. 2 - Blk (Ground)
Terminal no. 3 - Red/Blu (High)

Match the wire colors.






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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 07:41 AM
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The connectors and wiring are separate for the TPS and IACV. Are both connector's wiring damaged? Give some detail and post some pictures (attach the photos). Imgur doesn't allow external embedding.
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 01:55 PM
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Default Re: Honda Del Sol '96 (D16Y8) Wiring Issues

Thanks for the info on the headlight wiring! I was able to get the new ones installed today.


As for the other stuff -
Whoever owned this vehicle before me used butt connectors in a few different places on the harness. It's looking like I would be better off getting a whole new harness that connects up to the throttle body and over to the alternator. I might be able to get up in there and try and repair what is there, but it might just be easier to replace than repair. Let me know what you think.


View of the wiring going up to the TPS/IACV

View of both TPS/IACV wires and Alternator wires
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 02:56 PM
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Good to know the headlights connectors are fixed.

A whole new harness would mean the entire engine wire harness. Here are some info. regarding the wiring, etc.







Edit: I highlighted the wrong C130, yours for a A/T would be 6-Gry, not 2-Gry.
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 07:28 AM
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Alternatively, remove your engine wire harness and solder repair the wires on your work bench.
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 11:03 AM
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I plan on getting up under there some time this week to work on it. I wanna say it's 18 gauge wire, which I would have to buy since I only have 12 gauge and I'm not sure if I can get away with using that in the run.
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