This guy is amazing I'm telling you he is interested in the challenge he is the type of mechanic everyone in the world wants and we merited to have him here on TH-cam jealous of the tri state he services
Solder is way better in situations like this, where every wire has been cut.. The butt connectors get bulky, plus it's more likely to pull back apart. When you have several wires in a harness and then you add one or two butt connectors-- it works fine in that situation because you still have the structure and strength of all the other good wires.. Plus, if it's over 3 or 4 connections.. I just choose not to use butt connectors, because there's just too many crimped connections; that's too many chances for me to make a bad crimp. :).. I like that you soldered it here
That's why you offset the butt connectors, keeps them from getting bulky, he didn't have much room to work with without pulling the bumper completely off and loosening the harness further A proper crimp, and it takes a lot of practice, is a permanent connection
@@COBRO98 I know.. I use crimps all the time and have proper ratcheting crimpers.. But solder would have been better here. Bumpers catch a lot of weeds and sticks and things that can reach up in there and snag the wire. It just gives you more security in a higher abuse area. Some harnesses will actually have a nylon or polyester rope in the weave, to keep it from pulling apart. Just saying: you can always go either way-- but in harder to reach places, I'd rather solder and know I'll never have to deal with snagging issues. That's just me. It's easier to solder at any angle-- the crimpers need a certain amount of room to even get them in there. Either way, it was a good diag, as always.
Thank you for sharing. Amazing how a slight dent could break 6 wires . It’s an easy fix for you but do we really need all the crap on today’s cars ? Anyway enjoy your weekend. Artie 👍🇺🇸
I had this scenario play out three times on me last week. Three different cars experiencing no comm codes. All three times it was an unplugged connector
I found this repair interesting. It's too bad you weren't able to get a good crimp on the barrel connectors. At least you had plenty of room to solder. Do you use 60/40 lead solder or the new lead free solder? What are your thoughts of the lead free solder?
I would suggest a ratchet crimper with all the dies. I can even do flag connectors used usually on A/C 90* and straight. 2 separate dies for that. I have a die that goes down to 24 gauge. The ratchet style also do not puncture the barrel like barb style can.
I'm glad you couldn't find your crimper. I have never used a butt connector and never will😂 I work in the insurance repair industry so I'm held to much higher standards than most
Virtually every connection on your vehicle is crimped from the factory.. solder always breaks over time and shouldn't be relied on without a crimp In his situation the heat shrink will hold it for a while but the real fix was a new harness & I'm sure he told the shop that You can buy heat shrink butt connectors with solder already in them, they work fantastic when used properly
No stupid videos, just good content. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate that!
I loved it when he finds the problem and says "I thought this was going to be more interesting".
This guy is amazing I'm telling you he is interested in the challenge he is the type of mechanic everyone in the world wants and we merited to have him here on TH-cam jealous of the tri state he services
Yeah.. when being efficient feels like a failure. lol.
This channel is underrated.
Thanks!
I was so glad to see the soldering gun come out... Ivan would be proud of you!! LOL
Thank you so much! Really appreciate it!
Thanks for making another video. I appreciate how you show and explain what you're doing.
Thanks for watching!
I’ll be honest, I clicked on the video to see what Milwaukee tool you were using :). Another great repair, nice job.
Lol Thumbnails work!
I was dreading you having to make those connections down behind the bumper. When you pulled the connector out at 5:42 I was like YES!
Solder is way better in situations like this, where every wire has been cut.. The butt connectors get bulky, plus it's more likely to pull back apart. When you have several wires in a harness and then you add one or two butt connectors-- it works fine in that situation because you still have the structure and strength of all the other good wires.. Plus, if it's over 3 or 4 connections.. I just choose not to use butt connectors, because there's just too many crimped connections; that's too many chances for me to make a bad crimp. :).. I like that you soldered it here
That's why you offset the butt connectors, keeps them from getting bulky, he didn't have much room to work with without pulling the bumper completely off and loosening the harness further
A proper crimp, and it takes a lot of practice, is a permanent connection
@@COBRO98 I know.. I use crimps all the time and have proper ratcheting crimpers.. But solder would have been better here. Bumpers catch a lot of weeds and sticks and things that can reach up in there and snag the wire. It just gives you more security in a higher abuse area. Some harnesses will actually have a nylon or polyester rope in the weave, to keep it from pulling apart. Just saying: you can always go either way-- but in harder to reach places, I'd rather solder and know I'll never have to deal with snagging issues. That's just me. It's easier to solder at any angle-- the crimpers need a certain amount of room to even get them in there. Either way, it was a good diag, as always.
Thank you for sharing. Amazing how a slight dent could break 6 wires . It’s an easy fix for you but do we really need all the crap on today’s cars ? Anyway enjoy your weekend. Artie 👍🇺🇸
Thanks for watching! I agree I think we've gone too far😀
@@advancedleveldiagnostics My brother in diag-christ, when people need sensors to park vehicles.. well.. we should've been astronauts.
a fix is a fix easy or hard and you avoided that rabbit hole good video
I had this scenario play out three times on me last week. Three different cars experiencing no comm codes. All three times it was an unplugged connector
Much appreciated another amazing video you da man!!!
Thanks!
Good job. How do you like the Milwaukee soldering gun? Thanks 😊
I'm happy with it. It's a little big, so I wouldn't use it for precision work, but for wires in the field, it's great.
The "Easy Button" was applied again! 🤗 Still learned something.
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I use similar non insulated butt connectors (22-24 gauge) but haven't really found a good small crimper for them. Curious to know what you use.?
I got this Lisle one a few weeks back, and it works great!
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@advancedleveldiagnostics good looking out! On its way!
I found this repair interesting. It's too bad you weren't able to get a good crimp on the barrel connectors. At least you had plenty of room to solder. Do you use 60/40 lead solder or the new lead free solder? What are your thoughts of the lead free solder?
I use lead solder 63/37. I use kester. amzn.to/451ZY0U
@@advancedleveldiagnostics Thank you!
Great editing skills❤
Thanks!
What are you using for wiring diagrams?
AllData
Beautiful. Now you can do remote starter wiring 🤣🤣
Where did you get that bag?
Supplyhouse.com
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I would suggest a ratchet crimper with all the dies. I can even do flag connectors used usually on A/C 90* and straight. 2 separate dies for that. I have a die that goes down to 24 gauge. The ratchet style also do not puncture the barrel like barb style can.
I have a crimper with the dies, but I never had luck on the small ones even though it says it goes to 24🤔
@@advancedleveldiagnostics It's the red one on mine probably all the same color coding. Mine works great. Odd you haven't had good luck with it.
If you strip the wire longer and fold it over it is basically twice as big and the crimp will work.
Good point!
good stuff
I'm glad you couldn't find your crimper. I have never used a butt connector and never will😂 I work in the insurance repair industry so I'm held to much higher standards than most
Virtually every connection on your vehicle is crimped from the factory.. solder always breaks over time and shouldn't be relied on without a crimp
In his situation the heat shrink will hold it for a while but the real fix was a new harness & I'm sure he told the shop that
You can buy heat shrink butt connectors with solder already in them, they work fantastic when used properly
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