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Re: Caveat

by D Larsen <dmlarsen@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Feb 12, 2008 at 03:39 PM

speedy wrote:
> 
> D Larsen wrote:
> >  being a lazy b@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 I installed the new one
> > using 3M wire splices (the blue ones you crimp on to the existing
wires)
> > rather than soldering.
> 
> Since most crimp connectors dont do a very good job over time at keeping
> the connection, I would suggest you DO solder them AND use shrink tubing
> to keep out moisture. Many of these connectors fail because of corrosion
> or the female part of the connector doesnt fit tightly on the male.
> 
> -Speedy

Thanks, Speedy....but I used the type of connector where you lay the new
and old wire side-by-side, and then push a blade in that "connects" both
wires.  I hope that type of connector won't have the problems you
describe.

.....and Steve....your self-control is admirable <g>

Dean....
 




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D Larsen <dmlarsen@[EM  2008-02-03 18:04:03 
Re: '01 Eclipse Headlight Wiring Problem
David Geesaman <dgeesa  2008-02-03 20:10:11 
Re: '01 Eclipse Headlight Wiring Problem
D Larsen <dmlarsen@[EM  2008-02-04 11:48:41 
Re: '01 Eclipse Headlight Wiring Problem
David Geesaman <dgeesa  2008-02-05 17:25:14 
Caveat
speedy <noone@[EMAIL P  2008-02-11 20:23:44 
Re: Caveat
Steve Daniels <sdaniel  2008-02-12 08:30:08 
Re: Caveat
D Larsen <dmlarsen@[EM  2008-02-12 15:39:33 

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