Correct molex for headlight motor

[mvincentd]

Hi
My headlights sometimes dont lift/drop or the motion cuts out part way. On all occasions it only takes the gentlest touch on the gaiter covering the molex connector to prompt it to complete....hence I believe the molex is a tad loose and would like to replace it. I cant find one listed as specifically relating to the 944...anyone know where i'd get one and what specifically to ask for? There are ones for other designated tasks that look superficially right, such as this below(the 4 pin end only) but I can see myself going through a dozen of these all not being quite the right moulding;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evercool-EC-DF003-Molex-cable-AK-CB001/dp/B009JCGIF6/ref=asc_df_B009JCGIF6/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310778821341&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2100439553063886099&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045794&hvtargid=pla-646556203418&psc=1

Thanks.

 

[Waylander]

Most of these connectors are available direct from OPC,

4 Pin connectors from the PET2 Catalogue

 

[bmnelsc]

I wanted same for my '91 S2 as a backup to damage during removal while I was replacing the motor boot. Mine had a VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) part number on it. Porsche dealer could not cross reference and could not provide it as a separate part. Volkswagen dealer could not use the VAG # and without a Volkswagen model to search against was helpless. Audi similar.
I did find them on a US website (Paragon I believe) for not a lot of money by searching on the VAG part number.
In the end, an experienced technician with the proper probe tools was able to remove the connector without damage (by removing the wires from the connector). This allowed me to replace the motor boot and reassemble with existing parts.
My advice to you is to have a proper auto electric specialist disassemble your connector, straighten out the pins/receptacles and put it back together. If the connector is not damaged then its only loose/deformed/corroded wire ends that are giving trouble. To replace the connector (which is likely OK) you need to remove the wires from the connector anyway unless you are planning to cut and splice everything...

 

[mvincentd]

Thanks both for very useful advice.
On the online Porsche Classics parts catalogue I was only able to narrow it down to the whole wiring harness for the motor, not the individual part.....so either the pet2 catalogue is better, or more likely, i'm incompetent at decoding the catalogue!
I do agree disassembly and fettle of existing components is perhaps a better idea....thanks for the sanity check.

 

[Waylander]

Items 4-5 are a 4 pin molex connector you can buy each half and the pins separately

i had had to buy the plug for the drivers door mirror in parts to replace it as it was broken 12 wires in a barrel connector 10mm in diameter fiddly to say the least

you can buy a connector pin tool kit off eBay that does all these pins of all the connections on the car, useful tools to have around, along with a camera to photograph the connections

if this is a bridge too far for you I’m sorry I forget not all owners are as hands on as me