simple wire connections

Printed From: the12volt.com
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.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=23475
Printed Date: July 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Topic: simple wire connections

Posted By: bjenk
Subject: simple wire connections
Date Posted: December 28, 2003 at 11:07 AM

I purchased a crime stopper alarm, with remote start, for my wifes 2001 subaru outback sedan (I have the wiring diagram). Talking with friends (mercedes mechanics) they lean towards the use of t-taps for connections. I was reading in the forum about sodering wires and was curious if any one can give me the correct way to splice and soder wires for a beginner because that seems to be the best route. I mean simple 1, 2, 3, instructions to make a nice finish.

Replies:

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: December 28, 2003 at 11:22 AM

Use solder and electrical tape for all connections. You will find this to be the most effective way to make lasting connections. Also, ( not to sound arrogant but ) not all mechanics make good electrical installers.

Strip the wire and reveal the copper wiring
strip back the piece that you want to attach to the wire about 3/4" - 1"
take and wrap the wire around the target wire and make sure that you twist the end so that you do not have any frayed wires that can get soldered and poke through the tape when you wrap it
make sure that the soldering iron is hot and place on the connection
after about 10 - 15 seconds, take the solder and press against the connection and it will melt into the wires
take some electrical tape and wrap well ( about 3 wraps around the connections )

-------------
Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: jakita
Date Posted: December 28, 2003 at 12:57 PM

I think this is a funny one to answer. I used to be an installer for the GOOD GUYS. They swore by using Molex connectors for everything. One exception was when doing alarms or remote starts. It is the strongest and logest lasting connection. Also if anyone looks at your installation in the future they will know it was done professionally. Another bonus is that if a thief ever did break in and try to disarm your alarm it would not be as easy to pull the wires apart as a crimped on connector. If you have not soldered before follow Jeffs instructions and be sure that when you solder you heat the wire and let the solder absorb into the wire. If you heat the solder and melt it onto the wire it will create a cold solder joint. If you need more help PM me.