safe connection of wires

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Topic: safe connection of wires

Posted By: lonz
Subject: safe connection of wires
Date Posted: March 25, 2009 at 12:40 PM

Hey folks! I'm new here so please bear with me.

I recently purchased a DEI Valet - Model 561R remote start/entry, before I start I am wondering about the wiring connections, what would be the best way to cut in new wiring so it doesn't vibrate loose? I wondered about twisting the wires together and using shrink tubing to seal them.

Any Suggestions?

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Lon Z

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Posted By: lonz
Date Posted: March 25, 2009 at 12:46 PM

Sorry, I forgot to post my vehicle info:

I have a 1997 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat

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Lon Z

Posted By: chev104275
Date Posted: March 25, 2009 at 12:48 PM

i strip the insulation back poke a hole through the wire im taping into then strip enough of the new wire to put it through the hole and wrap it around then solder it then tape it then ziptie the tape

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If i Can't Install it I Don't need it Joe

Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: March 25, 2009 at 2:46 PM

I've always just stripped the insulation off the wire, wrapped my new wire around the exposed copper, and then soldered it. I've seen people do the "poke a hole through the midde" but I've never personally seen a need for the added security. Just make sure you heat BOTH wires up when you are applying solder and you won't ever have a problem.

Once soldered wrap the join with Scotch 33+ tape (notice I specified the tape by brand and model, it's simply the best tape I've ever used). The Scotch 33+ won't come undone even in Michigans climate and will also act as a strain relieve to the joint (make sure you get enough tape on the actual insulation to provide support).

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Kevin Pierson

Posted By: racerjames76
Date Posted: March 25, 2009 at 4:44 PM

http ://www.vehicleinstallers.com/Installation_Advice_The_Poke_and_Wrap_Technique.php

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: March 27, 2009 at 7:35 PM

I concur 100% with Kevin, even though 33+ is nearly $7 a reel here, I feel the zipties are an overkill, I worked for a company some years ago who insisted on amalgamating tape AND zipties. The other soldering trick is to make your wires parallel to each other when you join, it acts to reduce strain and then I use ordinary tape or fabric tape on German vehicles to finish and stealth. The explanation of what Kevin was saying is to hold the hot tip to the wires BEFORE adding the solder, that way it will flow in and you won't get a dry joint.