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Question about splicing connectors
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Burning Brakes
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Question about splicing connectors
Has anyone that has had to replace connectors and harnesses ever used crimped & heat shrinked butt splices? And have those butt splices ever failed on you for any reason after that?
I originally used solder, and I suspect that my solder connections are getting compromised by heat, and I was wondering if there was a solid alternative to buying a Delphi Weather Pack connector rebuilding kit... because they are expensive and hard to find.
I originally used solder, and I suspect that my solder connections are getting compromised by heat, and I was wondering if there was a solid alternative to buying a Delphi Weather Pack connector rebuilding kit... because they are expensive and hard to find.
Last edited by Vicarious.; Jan 28, 2012 at 12:15 PM.
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I think I would consider "inline" splices as apposed to "butt" splices with a heat shrink tube shrunk over the splice.
My experience is that this method makes a clean, neat job of splicing and protecting two spliced wires. You will also ends up with a smaller splice if you have multiple wires/splices.
This is not difficult to do. Just use the proper solder, flux and soldering iron/gun.
My experience is that this method makes a clean, neat job of splicing and protecting two spliced wires. You will also ends up with a smaller splice if you have multiple wires/splices.
This is not difficult to do. Just use the proper solder, flux and soldering iron/gun.
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Burning Brakes
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Yes, yes...I have always felt the same way...solder always the best option.
BUT... I have an oxygen sensor problem...and replacing the sensor didn't didn't solve anything. My o2 wiring was previously repaired with soldering.
Soldered connections in close proximity to exhaust headers doesn't seem to be a great idea anymore.
BUT... I have an oxygen sensor problem...and replacing the sensor didn't didn't solve anything. My o2 wiring was previously repaired with soldering.
Soldered connections in close proximity to exhaust headers doesn't seem to be a great idea anymore.
Instructor
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From: Huntley Illinois
Yes, yes...I have always felt the same way...solder always the best option.
BUT... I have an oxygen sensor problem...and replacing the sensor didn't didn't solve anything. My o2 wiring was previously repaired with soldering.
Soldered connections in close proximity to exhaust headers doesn't seem to be a great idea anymore.
BUT... I have an oxygen sensor problem...and replacing the sensor didn't didn't solve anything. My o2 wiring was previously repaired with soldering.
Soldered connections in close proximity to exhaust headers doesn't seem to be a great idea anymore.
Drifting
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From: Romeoville IL
Agreed. I can't see there being a problem with just ambient heat. If the wires are touching the exhaust pipe you are going to have problems solder or just wire.
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You always want to use dual wall heat shrink tubing in an all weather location. The dual wall is thicker and has a glue on the inside that seals the joint.
A solder joint is weak where the solder ends at each wire. It can fail if it flexes there. Keep it from flexing and it will live a long life.
Peter
A solder joint is weak where the solder ends at each wire. It can fail if it flexes there. Keep it from flexing and it will live a long life.
Peter
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