68 Cutlass Ignition switch connector

Old Jun 7, 2025 | 08:01 PM
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68 Cutlass Ignition switch connector

68 Cutlass convertible
My ignition switch was loose, would rotate when turning key, threaded bezel was cracked.
So I bought a new ignition switch assembly and new bezel.
Went to replace today and the connector on switch (7 pin, 3 lock prongs) is melted around the brown wire ACC pin. Surprised it worked actually looks like the plastic kind of held the connection together but the plug is badly damaged and not usable now that I pried it off.
I would like to replace the plastic connector (Bare connector or connector with pigtail I can splice to). Searching I have not found anything that looks like what I need, lot of generic GM but they dont look the same.
Any ideas on vendors?
I guess I could crimp female connectors on each wire and just plug into the switch individually but would rather up correct connector if possible.

Thanks for help
Old Jun 8, 2025 | 02:13 AM
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https://jcaparts.com/search?q=%20%20...h%20connector*
Old Jun 8, 2025 | 01:35 PM
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Thanks for the link. Looks like a great resource for misc. electrical parts and other parts.
Don't see my connector (Pics attached)





but will call them to see if they have something. Looks like 68 was unique for the 7 pin as web search shows others could not find the connector either.
Looks like the 7 pin was used on Chevelle, El Camino, Cutlass, Camaro etc. but only 68 models, ignition on dash. Key buzzer added in 68 I think so 67 and earlier were different.
Seems weird as the ignition switch assembly itself is widely available and correct (I have a new one from OPGI, exactly the same as old).
Probably have to use individual female connectors to my new switch. Any sources for high quality female spade connectors for auto use? rather than hardware store connectors that I have found are never very good - loose connections etc.

Thanks
Mark

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Old Jun 8, 2025 | 02:25 PM
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I had the exact same problem on my 67, and got a pigtail connector from them.
Old Jun 8, 2025 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mhollida

Looks like 68 was unique.
Correct, 68 is 1 year only due to the key buzzer.
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