I'm trying to restore, replace, or modify various electrical components and wiring in my 1997 Hardbody D21.
What options do I have for connector replacement?
1. Pull some harnesses and connectors from the junkyard.
2. Make my own wiring harnesses using connectors that are in active production.
Are there other options I didn't list?
For the second option, what connectors and manufacturers are recommended? (I'm new to the car world.)
As an example: I'm replacing the aftermarket speakers with other speakers. The wiring the previous owner did wasn't the cleanest. (They did not use a mating connector and just stuffed the speaker wires into the male connector in the door). The new connector harness that came with the new speakers don't securely fit the door's factory male harness. (They slide on, but don't lock and would easily disconnect.)
Is there a resource that matches connector designator numbers from the electrical wiring diagram to connectors I can purchase (either OEM or replacement alternatives)?
The audio system here shows the following connector pairs:
* M158 and D2
* M104 and D102
* M172 and M301
Audio wiring diagram showing connectors:
https://imgur.com/LvtzZfY
Thanks for reading!