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Old 04-23-2009, 01:58 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Viper Alarm Problem

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Originally Posted by jaggerwild View Post
Redo all the connections!
If you use T-taps then try solidering. Use a wire tie then wrap the new wire through the original then around it, then solider it(cover with shrinp wrap). If at this point you still have problems then rip it out and do not look back (make sure before replacing the dashboard) I used to remove them while installing remote starters as it just made it eaiser all around.
Good luck!
I completely agree with soldered connections. Or if you can't solder it, at least decent quality crimp connectors, these T-taps are the worst thing to ever happen to auto electronics. And if you use the crimp connectors, you might consider using some "dialectric" grease. It will more or less stop corrosion and rust problems on your connections, just smash some into the connector, push the wire in, and crimp it. Wrapping a single layer of electrical tape is never frowned on either, or shrink wrap if possible. Alot of people just strip and crimp, and they usually have some problems with loose connections down the road.
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