Did you solder, twist, crimp, etc. your after market HU wires to the factory harness?
02-27-2005, 10:24 PM
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Did you solder, twist, crimp, etc. your after market HU wires to the factory harness? I am installing a new HU in my car. What is the easiest and safest way to connect the new HU wires to the factory harness. In the past I would use crimp connectors. What do the stereo install people do?
02-27-2005, 11:16 PM
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it generally doesnt make that big of a difference; i always prefer soldering, but crimp caps are a quick fix that hold 99% of the time... just dont use wire nuts
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Originally Posted by SSactionLs1
get a Gm wire harness so you dont alter your stock wires..then just use crimp caps or butt connectors..
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=265-6062. Get some red "crimp connectors" or "butt connectors" from radio shack or Home Depot, then connect the harness that came with the radio to the harness mentioned in #1
3. Plug car harmess into your harness, then into your radio.
4.(P.S. your'e also going to need a GM antenna adapter:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=265-580to convert the mini GM antenna plug to standard size)
Good luck!
02-28-2005, 10:51 AM
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i always try to solder/heatshrink everything i can. but with the deck as long as you use QUALITY crimp connectors you should be fine. make sure to use the right size as well, and give the connectors a little tug after crimping them to make sure they are tight.
always best to solder/heatshrink tho. even if only for peice of mind.
always best to solder/heatshrink tho. even if only for peice of mind.
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02-28-2005, 12:59 PM
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i always just twist the wires together, fold it parallel to the wire, and wrap it real good with electrical tape. once all the wires are done i tape them all together for added strength. sometimes i will sodlier the wires too if its in a place where it might come undone or the wires arent holding together on a quick tug test. i never trust crimp connectors, had way too many problems with them.
