Valentine One hardwire install on 2011 X5 - Did I just ruin the sunroof wire?

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I'm attempting to install a V1 in an X5 using the examples shown here:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tor-e70-5.html

I was having intermittent power issues with the V1 depending on the position of the vampire clip. I took off the clip and put it back on to try to catch a better connection and now no matter what position i wiggle the clip I'm not getting any power to the V1. I've tried multiple clips and even the V1 from my wife's car and still no power.

I can take a voltmeter and tap it right to the bare part of the wire and i'm seeing 15v if I get a good connection against the bare wire but when I reattach the clip and test the bare metal part of the clip I'm not seeing the same voltage, it drops to about 7-8V and fluctuates...

The sunroof still works thankfully and I don't notice any lights out on the interior, but i'm at a loss as to why I can't power up the V1 from that wire any more... Should I wrap the open part in electrical wire and attempt to tap in another spot?

I've attached a pic of the fray in the cable, Any ideas?