[FIXED] Corroded connector terminals

1992 Honda Civic 4dr

All power door locks were non functional, bypassed module and drivers door PDL functioned. Checking powers & grounds to module I found a low voltage to the module. Jumped power to the module power feed and all locks functioned! Started checking voltage up the power feed wire in door, still low. Harness enters car near the door hinges. Eventually got to the wire under the dash and had battery voltage there so I figured the drop was between the door and the body. Moving harness between door and car gave erratic voltages. Pulled connector and sure enough green crusty's! Power feed terminal actually broke and pulled out of the connector.

So now I need a tiny female spade terminal that would fit inside the connector; is this something you can get at a parts store or a honda dealership? Am I describing the part well or is there a better name?

You could try the dealer but.... 1992 ---
My method would be (if possible) to splice a jumper wire around the connector, done properly it won't cause issues. Eric O on the SMA channel did a similar repair on video recently. You can use a soldered splice with heat shrink or a crimp and seal butt connector.

The other alternatives are use salvage yard parts, or a new generic connector.

Do you remember what he was working on or fixing in the video, I haven't seen that one?

I sell those connectors at the junk yard pretty often. If you've get a salvage yard near you, that's where I would go.

Eric O's

Definitely check out that SMA video Andy posted. Exactly what I was thinking of in this situation

My only other concern would be for the other pins in the same connector, and if there's some kind of water intrusion issue present that'll cause more issues later.

Thanks for the advice; because it was the only hole in the door, instead of going around the connector, I went through it! Removed the male & female terminals; slightly drilled out the holes they went in, and passed a wire splice though the holes using heatshrink Crimp & Solder splicers.

I was concerned with that as well so I tried packing the connectors with dielectric grease to postpone further damage.

Works for me Well done on the fix!