thought about t taps, scotch locks
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: April 19, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Topic: thought about t taps, scotch locks
Posted By: richco
Subject: thought about t taps, scotch locks
Date Posted: November 19, 2014 at 11:04 PM
Hi all,
I was talking to my coworker and he told me about t taps and scotch locks I goggled it found so many diffrent answers what is your thoughts using these ones on remote starter installation and security installation kindly share your thoughts for learners.
Thanks
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Posted By: itsyuk
Date Posted: November 19, 2014 at 11:59 PM
they are junk.
eventually fail in every application.
they are weak and damage the wire when clamped.
no serious installer uses them.
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yuk
quiet rural missouri, near KC.
If your system moves you physically and not emotionally, you have wasted your money.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: November 20, 2014 at 1:58 AM
Plus corrosion and the vehicle vibration will also fail them apart from poor electrical contact. In fact here in the UK we aren't allowed to use them.
SOLDER
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: smokeman1
Date Posted: November 20, 2014 at 12:20 PM
NOT!!!
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Posted By: shafferny
Date Posted: November 20, 2014 at 8:09 PM
Not that I'd recommend it, but I think I'd rather strip the wire, do a poke and twist, then tape the connection verses using a t-tap. I've never been a fan of them. I've seen to many failed connections first hand.
I personally solder everything. There are enough variables in an install without me creating more. The more variables I can remove from my install the fewer problems I'll have to troubleshoot later on (hopefully). It also adds to the longevity of the installation too.
Just my thoughts.
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Posted By: shark mobile
Date Posted: November 23, 2014 at 8:45 PM
Epic fail waiting to happen...solder, tape..repeat!
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Solder, tape, repeat!
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