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07 SS Trailblazer, Viper 5900, avoid cut wires?

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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.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=83948
Printed Date: September 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM


Topic: 07 SS Trailblazer, Viper 5900, avoid cut wires?

Posted By: drober30
Subject: 07 SS Trailblazer, Viper 5900, avoid cut wires?
Date Posted: October 10, 2006 at 8:08 AM

I have a 07 SS Trailblazer and want to have a Viper 5900 installed. Does the installer have to cut wires?

I just don't like the idea of my new wiring harness being cut. I own the truck not leasing.

Aside from soldering, what is the best way to make connections? I have seen where they clip a connector on a wire and that connector then allows for a "plug in" connection. I was hoping for an adapter like the ones used for an after market HU.

I have had installs where they cut, strip, twist and tape the wires together and I just don't think that’s a professional connection.

It's so hard to find a true professional who will take the time and do a clean, no short cut install.




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Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: October 10, 2006 at 9:03 AM

Any and all answers you receive will be opinions and this is mine. A pro will solder the connections in, there is nothing that needs to be cut in your tb. They are quite basic to work on. I solder as many connections as humanly possible some love scotch locks, t-taps or just twist the wire and tape the connection I don't. I warranty my work for the life of the vehicle, I have never had to repair a connection. The clip on connector you speak of is a t-tap they will work if used properly however they are not recomended and they do inherently cut some of the copper stranding of the wire.



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Posted By: drober30
Date Posted: October 10, 2006 at 9:30 AM

Thank's for taking the time to reply!

That's good news that none of my wires need to be cut. I can see where the teeth of the T-tap would sever some of the stranding of the wire.

If none of my wires need to be cut, how are the connections made?





Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: October 10, 2006 at 9:37 AM
You strip off a 1/4" of insulation and wrap the wire around it then solder then tape with good tape super 33+.

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