Fixing cut harness

[Shannen Durphey]

Matt Beaubien wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm helping a friend install an efi harness that was cut by the yard that
> took it out. I was just wondering what is the best way to reconnect it? Just
> solder away and put heat srink tubing on it?
> 
> I've found braded wire to get brittle when soldered. Is there a way around
> this?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Matt Beaubien
> mbeaubie at gpu.srv.ualberta.ca

There's such a thing as a butt connector with shrink tube
ends. Crimp the connector, melt the ends with a lighter, and
you have some nice, tight repairs.  Not just a shortcut,
either.  Recommended by GM and supplied in their wiring
repair kits.  Although, maybe not so good for braided wire.

Shannen