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Originally Posted by Redroc
What is a good source for colored automotive wiring?
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Home Depot or any local auto parts store. The autoparts places usually have a good assortment of colors in different gauges.
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Originally Posted by Redroc
In addition, what is the best way to splice in new portions of wiring? Solder and shrink tubing? Some sort of fancy connector?
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- Best way? Re-run the portion of wire from end to end, using the appropriate open barrel connectors on each end.
- Second best way? One splice from the break to the closest thing with a connector. Splice with a good open barrel crimper then heat shrink 1/4 past the splice on each end for strain relief.
- Third Best? Solder connection with heat shrink.
- Fourth by a long shot? Those crappy red/blue/gold things you get for 50 cents. They suck and will cause more problems eventually.
The problem with the first 2 options is they require special crimping tools (see the 944 rewiring thread). Solder joint can break not at the joint, but where the wire goes into the joint. That's why mfrs don't use them. That said, since a splice is not held fixed at one end like a connector to a component is, it'll be less susceptible to vibration and probably be OK. Make sure to use heat shrink not electrical tape as the insulator.
To be OCD like me, you need to do option #1.
