Strange 12-Bolt Install (ABS Sensor?)
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Strange 12-Bolt Install (ABS Sensor?) Well, I've been putting it off for some time now cause my car's getting repainted, but I might be throwing the 12 Bolt in tomorrow 
Quick question on the ABS Sensor (3 Channel)
How are you guys connecting the sensor wires to the stock wiring
I know a lot of folks say to use male/female connectors or just regular butt connectors, but I despise using crimp type connectors on teeny gauge wires that fray if you look at them hard too hard
I'm thinking I'd be better off just soldering the twisted strands together and heat shrinking everything.....
Any suggestions?
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Quick question on the ABS Sensor (3 Channel)
How are you guys connecting the sensor wires to the stock wiring
I know a lot of folks say to use male/female connectors or just regular butt connectors, but I despise using crimp type connectors on teeny gauge wires that fray if you look at them hard too hard
I'm thinking I'd be better off just soldering the twisted strands together and heat shrinking everything.....
Any suggestions?
Rick
Aztek T/A WS7 & 70 RAM AIR IV T/A
Moderator @ LS2, FAST LS1, FUELSLUT,
The F-Body Hideout, LS1Turd & ChopperForums
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OK, I was a bit reluctant to hack the stock harness, so I yanked the plug, took a good look and found a couple of alternatives 
Turns out GM uses the same type of weather resistant plugs for other accessories like the stock horns....
and the license plate light wiring behind the rear bumper....
Since the horn plug uses a larger gauge of wiring that's much easier to work with (and the fact that I had an extra pair of horns swiped from a rental, er, parts car), I decided to go with them instead
To seal the open connectors, I filled them with 5 minute epoxy....
Once it was dry, I soldered the remaining wires to the ABS sensor wires, heatshrunk it numerous times, then used a wire splint to keep the sensor wires from flexing and wrapped everything in electrical tape before zip tying the connection to the wiring block mounted on the body....
And the end result
Turns out GM uses the same type of weather resistant plugs for other accessories like the stock horns....
and the license plate light wiring behind the rear bumper....
Since the horn plug uses a larger gauge of wiring that's much easier to work with (and the fact that I had an extra pair of horns swiped from a rental, er, parts car), I decided to go with them instead
To seal the open connectors, I filled them with 5 minute epoxy....
Once it was dry, I soldered the remaining wires to the ABS sensor wires, heatshrunk it numerous times, then used a wire splint to keep the sensor wires from flexing and wrapped everything in electrical tape before zip tying the connection to the wiring block mounted on the body....
And the end result
I would have just cut the connector off and saved a lot of time.
It's not like it's difficult to go back to the connector if need be (cut wires, crimp on new ends, reinsert into connector).
It's not like it's difficult to go back to the connector if need be (cut wires, crimp on new ends, reinsert into connector).
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Originally Posted by keliente
I would have just cut the connector off and saved a lot of time.
It's not like it's difficult to go back to the connector if need be (cut wires, crimp on new ends, reinsert into connector).
It's not like it's difficult to go back to the connector if need be (cut wires, crimp on new ends, reinsert into connector).
Well, look at it this way....
Those who plan on installing a 12-Bolt now know what connectors will work, so they can prewire it for plug and play
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Originally Posted by keliente
I would have just cut the connector off and saved a lot of time.
It's not like it's difficult to go back to the connector if need be (cut wires, crimp on new ends, reinsert into connector).
It's not like it's difficult to go back to the connector if need be (cut wires, crimp on new ends, reinsert into connector).
tell us what else you would have done...sheesh.I think he did a great job
Nice write up and pictures.This is a car enthusiasts site, people like tinkering with their cars.. what a concept.
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Originally Posted by Carter Hays
Wow that was helpful tell us what else you would have done...sheesh.
I think he did a great job Nice write up and pictures.
This is a car enthusiasts site, people like tinkering with their cars.. what a concept.
tell us what else you would have done...sheesh.I think he did a great job
Nice write up and pictures.This is a car enthusiasts site, people like tinkering with their cars.. what a concept.
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Originally Posted by keliente
Whoa pal, easy there, I did tell you what I would have done (cut the connector off and soldered it). I like tinkering with my car too, lose your attitude.
Of course he could of just cut the connector off, but what fun would that have been? He got quite creative, and should be congratulated for it He even took pictures!And your response was like "what a waste of time just cut the connector" I found your response pretty snide. The guy worked hard give him some credit.
Originally Posted by Carter Hays
It's your attitude that needs adjusting Of course he could of just cut the connector off, but what fun would that have been? He got quite creative, and should be congratulated for it He even took pictures!
And your response was like "what a waste of time just cut the connector" I found your response pretty snide. The guy worked hard give him some credit.
Of course he could of just cut the connector off, but what fun would that have been? He got quite creative, and should be congratulated for it He even took pictures!And your response was like "what a waste of time just cut the connector" I found your response pretty snide. The guy worked hard give him some credit.
Besides, you misread. I did not say "what a waste of time" I said that I would have saved time by cutting it instead:
Originally Posted by keliente
I would have just cut the connector off and saved a lot of time.
