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shorty1993

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does it hurt to use a slightly smaller wire to extend existing wires.

also i can not soldier no matter how much i sit and practice. anyone see a major problem with just using connectors?

thanks for looking.

 

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Daggar

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use equal or larger wires and even connector ends should be soldered.

Here's a link for a "how to" on soldering that ANYONE can do.

 

vikingpower

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all you need to soldier is a steady hand, clean wires, and you have to get the wires hot enough for the soldier to bond to the metal.

 

HISSIN50

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Daggar said:

use equal or larger wires and even connector ends should be soldered.

Here's a link for a "how to" on soldering that ANYONE can do.

Click to expand...

The reason anyone can do it is because there is no link.

I agree - I would use a larger gauge wire (smaller numerically). I dont mind using crimp connectors on certain things (on 'important' circuits I try to solder, but on non-vital circuits, I dont mind using crimps).

Good luck.

 

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shorty1993

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i know i will have to cut the coil wiring to get out from the fender and back into the engine bay (going to invert the coil). i will have to lengthen the A/C wiring and something else that i honestly have no clue where it goes to. i dont really think it anything engine realated. maybe something to do with the headlights. i guess it will try the soldering again. maybe the iron i have is not getting hot enough to heat the wire to the right temp. it is a cheapy that was lying around.