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sincere0219

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Posted: June 05, 2004 at 12:24 PM / IP Logged

Ok I am installing a 2 way lcd, remote start, parameter sensor, and a window roll up module into a 93 infiniti j30. https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/detail.asp?info=alarm&year=1993-94&make=Infiniti&model=J30&ID=18047&type=Alarm

Now is it best to get wire taps like this http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5fid=64-3052 so no cutting of wires are done. Seems to be the easiest way of doing it instead of cutting and using regular crimps with 2 wire in one end. Thanks in advance

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Posted: June 05, 2004 at 1:04 PM / IP Logged

Hell no, those taps suck. Best connections are going to be Solder/tape for the alarm, and butt connectors for starter kill/window mod connections.

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So I am better off peeling back some of the wire tap into solder and electric tape? Or litterally cutting the wire and soldering all 3 ends?

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Strip and tap.

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Anyone familiar with window roll up modules. If so can you take a look at this and clarify it for me. I kinda understand it but want to make sure.I will be doing the cut for 2 window up and down for now. Best connectors to use? -- posted image.

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Posted: July 15, 2004 at 11:55 PM / IP Logged

I Think its funny that all Aircraft wiring is done with chrimp and eaveryone uses solder in cars, maybie the problem is tooling or experience? Probably it's because auto-parts manufacturers use only the cheapest crimp connectors.

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austin_Vialoux wrote:

I am never flying in plane again.

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austin_Vialoux wrote:

Lol that is so true, my dad is an airplane mechanic, and i went through a year of schooling for it also. never solder any wires, always crimp with "enviromental splices" never seen a problem yet!!!

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solder and tape is a better connection because it takes up less space. You'll never be able to break the connection once soldered. Comparing cars to planes is like apples to oranges. Two differant enviroments. It may take a few minutes more to solder, but I've never had a car come back because of a loose solder connection. I have, however seen a handfull of cars from other shops that crimp. Time is money, you do the math.

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Posted: July 19, 2004 at 8:05 AM / IP Logged

Solder and tape..better connection..more professional. Doing the windows are just like doing a five wire door lock system on a car. Do yourself a favor and get those "crap taps" out of your vocab when it comes to doing something in a car.

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