how do you guys package your resistors?

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)?

Thanks!

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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.

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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Kevin Pierson

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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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.

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.

Thanks guys.

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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.

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

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

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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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I normally do this basically i cut the ends of the resistor short (about 1/2 an inch) then slide it into the narrow end of a pink butt connector then slide the other end into the wide end of a blue butt connector (the blue slides over the pink) this makes a good shell if you will then I can just throw a small piece of wire in each end and do whatever with it (also works on 1 amp diodes). The only drawback is it's not soldered but I've never had a loose resistor come back yet.

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2008 Scion xB
Pioneer AVIC-D3
RF 3Sixty.2 sound processor
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Why isn't it soldered -- do you recommend NOT soldering resistors?

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No, I actually recommend soldering everything that's why I said it was a drawback but like I said I've never had one come back that I did this way so knock on wood

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2008 Scion xB
Pioneer AVIC-D3
RF 3Sixty.2 sound processor
Stock speakers (for now ;))

I've never had a problem soldering resistors in a car.  In my experiance, when they break, they break right at the resistor body/lead junction, a place where you typically don't solder.

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Kevin Pierson

Makes sense -- I wrapped my resistors with an in-line piece of wire and "double bagged" it in electric tape -- feels much more solid .. thanks for the tips, guys.

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i cut lead ends short and shrink tube it then tape to another wire. i do this all on the bench before i do anything in the car...

well this works for me get 2 pink butt con. crimp it to where both conn. are touchin tape it where they both meet at the end reg. 16 gauge wire gets crimped at the ends now grab a straw  slide the conn. into the straw and fill it up with hot glue 2 tie straps and done faster then u think but it works...

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I solder them in and cover bare section with a piece of wire shielding that I stripped during the install.

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I solder them in and cover bare section with a piece of wire shielding that I stripped during the install.

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The same here Aux. Newbies should take note of Aux advice. This will save you lots of time on any comeback when the resistor breaks.



I am not very big on more resistor and more work. If possible I suggest using single wire module linking everything to a diagnostic plug. This doesn't work for everyone as there is a cost issue involve. Personally using single wire module has less of other type of issue as compare to using resistor and relays.

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