Spade connectors necessary? Ground wire?
Thread Starter
Registered!!
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 672
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON
Rep Power: 0 
Spade connectors necessary? Ground wire?
I screwed up the spade connector for my ground wire (to attach to amp), so I substituted with one of the "o" connectors. Is there any reason that people recommend a spade connector for this connection?
Also, for my ground wire, I just put it under a big bolt under the seat. I scrapped away some of the paint to get a good contact and just sandwiched it beneath the bolt. Is this a good method or can I or should I use a spade connector or something for the ground connection?
Also, for my ground wire, I just put it under a big bolt under the seat. I scrapped away some of the paint to get a good contact and just sandwiched it beneath the bolt. Is this a good method or can I or should I use a spade connector or something for the ground connection?
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 6,202
Likes: 1
From: Car Audioville, Quebec, Canada
Rep Power: 0 Spades aren't necessary..just prevent the wire from moving around a little a fraying.. for a ground..it's highly reccomended to use a ring terminal for best connection...
Thread Starter
Registered!!
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 672
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON
Rep Power: 0 Yeah, it does seem pretty ghetto!
Umm... a manual I have says that spade connectors should be used so that in an emergency things can be disconnected quickly. But I don't see how somebody would have to unplug their amp & sub quickly?!
Umm... a manual I have says that spade connectors should be used so that in an emergency things can be disconnected quickly. But I don't see how somebody would have to unplug their amp & sub quickly?!
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
BootyDo
7th Generation Civic 2001 - 2005
8
Jun 21, 2016 03:45 PM
robbie374
Electrical, Wiring, and In Car Entertainment
4
Jul 7, 2015 02:56 AM
dinsum
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
11
May 28, 2015 09:30 PM
