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peterubers

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 10:46 AM / IP Logged

When you're installing resistors into circuits (i.e. Chyrsler/Dodge) for the doorlocks, 2nd starter, etc ...

Do you just solder your resistors to the wires .. or do you package your resistors i some sort of plastic box to protect the resistor (and then solder the resistor in-line with the wire)?

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 10:54 AM / IP Logged

We solder them in and shrink tube to protect them. For doorlocks we have been using the dei 456lw, it saves a ton of time and keeps the install clean.

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 11:19 AM / IP Logged

I used to solder them in line, then run a short piece of wire parallel to the reisistor, then tape it. The short piece of wire will help support the resistor and keep it from breaking over time.

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 12:05 PM / IP Logged

I use the scrap ends of plastic zip ties [wider ones] sandwich the wire and resistors between them .. Works great, then just tap them up. popsicle sticks work nice too...

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 12:21 PM / IP Logged

I double up the wire making a "Z" (with the resistor being the diagonal), solder and shrink wrap. If I am using a relay I will tape the resistor around the body of the relay. Works for me.

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 12:52 PM / IP Logged

Wow.. this is GREAT info -- priceless techniques that only experts with years of experience can afford to give.

Mods should consider making this a sticky.

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 1:32 PM / IP Logged

I actually strip the wire in two places and solder the resistor in place. I then cut the wire and add zip tie ends for support. I find the wire holds everything together while soldering.

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 1:34 PM / IP Logged

Some creative minds on here, this would make a good sticky.............

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 1:37 PM / IP Logged

Now I know what to do with my THOUSANDS of snipped zip tie ends...

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Posted: February 21, 2007 at 10:10 PM / IP Logged

I have been doing what Hymer has been doing with the zip ties ends and what xtremej does with the heat shrink.

Works like a charm

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