RE: 4-Pin RJ11 Modular Plugs for Valentine Detector

["Roger Wiles" <roger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Go to Radio Shack and buy a packet of modular plugs, and a
stripping/crimping tool.  Not much $ for either.  Just be sure to note the
color and order (side-by-side) of the 4 wires on the old connector, relative
to the titty that snapped off, and install the new one likewise.  Otherwise,
you will do it backwards and nothing will work.

BTW, those modular plugs are great for making homemade motorcycle helmet
audio systems and the like.  Weather proof, vibration proof, and the wire is
quite rugged.

Roger W. Wiles
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- -----Original Message-----
From: bmwmc-approval@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bmwmc-approval@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Barry P. Blank, Ph.D.
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 10:59 AM
To: Internet BMW Riders, IBMWR; Oilheads List
Subject: BMW: 4-Pin RJ11 Modular Plugs for Valentine Detector


Prezzes & Prezzettes,

The 4-Pin RJ11 modular plug for my Valentine Radar Detector has snapped 
off the little 'thingee-lever' that holds it in.  Duct tape holds it in 
now, but not exactly a clean install.  Replacement modular plugs from 
Radio Shack are just too large - they can be force fit in but do not 
come out. Since I swap the Valentine out between my bike and car I need 
the right size.

Valentine has none available (just extension cords with pre-existing 
crimped plugs - no help) and Verizon hardly knows what I'm talking 
about!  A google search turns up several sources and I would gladly 
order, but I still do not know if they would fit properly.

Does anyone have any thoughts about a local-type store where I can get 
these plugs (Home Depot and Sears have not worked) or access to one or 
more?  TIA

- -- 
Regards,

Barry ('04 R1150RT)
Roslyn Heights, N.Y.

Ride hard and ride well.

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