 joakoPremium
join:2000-09-07
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kudos:5 | [Help] Waterproof cable splice Long story short the ambient temperature sensor under my bumper along with the connector got ripped off. I have a replacement sensor and connector that has a few inches of wire. How do I splice this?
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 JuggernautIrreverent or irrelevant?Premium
join:2006-09-05
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kudos:1 | I'd recommend soldering it.
• First, find some heat shrink tube that is correct for the wire size.
• Slide the tubing over the wire, and then twist the wire together in-line; not a pig-tail.
• Solder it, and let it cool.
• Then, slid the shrink tubing over it, and use a lighter/ match to shrink the tubing.
• Wrap with electrical tape to insure the seal.
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If you really want to go hardcore, they make waterproof heat shrink tubing. It has an inner layer that melts and forms a seal then the outer layer shrinks to protect it. Easier solution is what Juggernaut suggested, but I dab a bit of silicone sealer on each end of the heat shrink for extra protection from moisture.  |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | reply to joako
Solder, liquid tape, heat shrink tubing |
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