E41 Harness Connector (GM)

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This supports the engine thermostat modification described at: https://www.cruzetalk.com/threads/how-to-electrical-control-of-the-1-4t-luj-thermostat-and-defeating-aero-grille-shutters.255195/ It is more convenient to fabricate a socket such as this one than to use tab terminals. As far as I am aware there has never been a commercially-available version of the thermostat housing's connector, so connecting to the E41 thermostat connector on the vehicle wiring harness can be a bit of a problem. This connector is constructed in two pieces and is glued or bonded together after the tab terminals and wires have been inserted. The resulting connector locks into place on the vehicle's E41 harness connector nicely and seals to the gasket on it. Please refer to the CruzeTalk writeup for further details.