How do i install a HU (i searched)
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Like I said before, soldering and covering with heatshrink tubing is best. It's not worth the risk of a short by using tape.
If you don't have access to a soldering iron, here's two other ways to do it and you only need pliers.
You can use Crimp-On Butt Connectors. Just put a wire in each end and crimp both ends.
Another method is to use Wire Tap-Ins. These can be used to connect two or three wires together. These actually lock shut after you crimp them, so they won't come undone.
I've attached a pic of each below, the first being the butt connector. You can get either one at Radio Shack or any electronics supply store for a couple bucks. Do it right and you won't have to worry about it later!!
If you don't have access to a soldering iron, here's two other ways to do it and you only need pliers.
You can use Crimp-On Butt Connectors. Just put a wire in each end and crimp both ends.
Another method is to use Wire Tap-Ins. These can be used to connect two or three wires together. These actually lock shut after you crimp them, so they won't come undone.
I've attached a pic of each below, the first being the butt connector. You can get either one at Radio Shack or any electronics supply store for a couple bucks. Do it right and you won't have to worry about it later!!
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Rep Power: 417 ya i think the butt connectors would be easiest/best but i was too cheap/lazy to get them so i taped it.. and naw it was my first time ever installing something electrical.. i just made sure i taped it up good.. first twisted the wires together all good, then taped it making sure it wouldnt unravel.
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[hr]Originally posted by: VNlilMAN
ya i think the butt connectors would be easiest/best but i was too cheap/lazy to get them so i taped it.. and naw it was my first time ever installing something electrical.. i just made sure i taped it up good.. first twisted the wires together all good, then taped it making sure it wouldnt unravel.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: VNlilMAN
ya i think the butt connectors would be easiest/best but i was too cheap/lazy to get them so i taped it.. and naw it was my first time ever installing something electrical.. i just made sure i taped it up good.. first twisted the wires together all good, then taped it making sure it wouldnt unravel.[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 the panel above the cup holders where the A/C adapter thing is.. IS IT held by screws? i tried to pull it out with full force and it won't budge =(
I have no idea how to use Crimp-On Butt Connectors or Wire Tap-Ins. but i guess i'll take a look at it wen i reach futureshop.
I got the Wire Harness and it has a small plastic tube at the end with little big of wiring exposed in the middle. Am i suppose to take off this smallplastic tube and then twist?
I have no idea how to use Crimp-On Butt Connectors or Wire Tap-Ins. but i guess i'll take a look at it wen i reach futureshop.
I got the Wire Harness and it has a small plastic tube at the end with little big of wiring exposed in the middle. Am i suppose to take off this smallplastic tube and then twist?
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Rep Power: 417 no that peice isnt held on by screws, only clips.. just start working on one corner and pull... dont be a p***y, use some strength. i think i broke a clip but who cares theres like 5 more to hold it on.
as for the harness, it has the plastic/rubber tube around the end of the wires right? this is so that you wont have to strip the wires, just pull on those and the wire is exposed.
as for the harness, it has the plastic/rubber tube around the end of the wires right? this is so that you wont have to strip the wires, just pull on those and the wire is exposed.
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