02-16-2015, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jcp240z
Solder fracture or cracking is not a myth, but a properly done solder splice will be stronger, not prone to corrosion and will last longer than a crimp. Let us also clarify we are speaking of the typical auto vampire crimps or barrel style, not professional or mil-spec crimps with the calibrated tools to do them. A proper lineman splice will be as strong or stronger than the original wire and when heat shrink applied with the proper overlap will not be subject to fatigue vibration.
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I agree with what you are saying, but it is just reiterating what we said. A proper solder joint is not going to fracture or crack. And there are good "crimps" out there... but if you are going to do that... why not just solder. You aren't picking those style connectors up at your local auto parts place... save maybe posi-locks.
misteriley... sorry it didn't fix your issue... sounds like more diagnosis is needed, but I'd still fix (or have fixed) that wire or group of wires.
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