So shall i solder the cables togeather or use crimp connecters????
solder will take less space - just support with "heat-shrink"
So shall i solder the cables togeather or use crimp connecters????
What's your reasoning behind that?
The most obvious advantage I can think of is that it would make it easier to replace the critical part of the cable should that prove necessary in the future.
In the past I've tended to solder permanent wiring repairs, and use removable crimp connectors on anything I might need to take apart again.
So shall I solder the cables together or use crimp connectors????
Well i just ended up using crimp connectors, lets see how long this lasts
no sorry, i already sealed everthing up now, but it is fairley a easy jobany pictures..??
as that could help future members with the same issue,
charlie
Well i just ended up using crimp connectors, lets see how long this lasts
Did you cut through the rubber tubing to get to the wires underneath, if so how hard was it to roll up the rubber tubing over the crimped connectors ?
which is why i suggested keeping any joints away from the hinged area the heat shrink should support the join..
remember things like the heated rear screen has a much higher load than the boot catch wiring or the number plate lights... so wire must be load specific
Would you know the amp load on the wire for heated screen ? I am considering doing this myself, but may just get the repair loom from Germany. Don't worry digging the information, I will look up the fuse ratings a bit later.
EDIT : 30A, here is a previous post https://www.fiatforum.com/500/313588-30a-heated-rear-window-fuse-blowing.html?p=3130353
... which colour first, got 20 seconds left, which colour !!
What are coloured bits on the ends of the wires in "ze German kit", bullet connectors?
As an aside, in one of the many threads on this topic there is a list of items that Fiat recommend using with their official repair kit, they advise the use of heat shrink solder connectors, in three different sizes I think.
Could be connectors, possibly "bullet" type?