Hey Eric, not sure if anyone else said this yet but if you get some flux and put it on the wires before you solder, it will suck the solder onto the entire joint and evenly coat the whole connection with solder. Makes for a stronger connection
Hey Eric, There were some really good tips in your video. Thanks for that. May I suggest using silicon to "Down Screw" your screwup wit the shrink wrap. Also, have you trid slicing the Shrink wrap and rolling it over the wires like tape... before you heat it?
That's a great idea about the alligator clips. I'll try that. Joining two wires using my Helping Hands holder hasn't been working too well. I've got some copper clips which is supposed to be a good heat sink - I'll use those.
I appreciate the honesty of the video. I'm glad there is at least one other person who has had shrink tube problems.
Nice tip with the tool with the aligator clips. All this time I never thought of that. I know you admit it's bad, but coming from an electronics background, I cringed when I saw that first connection :). Make sure the soldering gun is fully hot before applying it to the wire. First apply some solder to point where the tip meets the wire to help heat conduction. Then apply to the wire so it flows into the strands as you indicated. Make contact as short as possible, should be 2 to 3 seconds max.
hey. i do alot of wiring in cars. as in emergancy lights. most being LED's. iv been using butt connectors wrapped in electrical tape. should i start sodering joints instead?
Thanks for the soldering pointers. Your homemade tool there is a good idea. I personally do not like the crimp connectors. They're fine if you have a very nice crimper and exactly the right connectors for your size of wire, but soldering just works better.
My jaw dropped all the way down when I noticed, you finished there. I wouldn't call that a very good soldering job. Sorry for being honest, but that did look insulting to someone coming from electronics. Just to keep my opinion brief - You should use a pen type soldering iron, and guessing 30 - 40 watts. Hands off of these variable temperature ones, just plain old "plug in and on" type iron.
IEEE here. Your soldering job was fine. I would have liked the blue wire to have a little more solder flow into it, but it was good enough. Your iron tip was a bit skanky. Use some sandpaper or a file to grind it down to copper, and try to add solder to it while it's heating up. A tip from me, I've put pieces of a hot melt glue stick inside the shrink tubing before I heat it. The glue melts and forms a waterproof barrier. I also stagger my joints to make it harder to short out.
Are all your projects so sloppy? A little planning and preparation before you attempt a repair will pay off in your repairs and they will look professional. Heat shrink tubing shrinks 50% of its original size. You might be better off staying with tape..
@RDL84098 he obviously wasn't trying to win an contests. the main thing was he didnt clean the soldering tip and he obviously knew that but we always get lazy from time to time. i have done the same many times lol. and usually will use tape inside the car but outside i always use shrink tube upon shrink tube. and a quick tip eric is to do exactly what you did except put the solder wire to the gun tip and the the wire will heat up alot faster. and tighten the connections on the gun
Eric. this is halarious! because i just had to do just about the same thing for an idle stop solenoid on my 86 chrysler 5th ave. and i did the same thing as you. used too big of heat shrink, then had to wrap tape around it... oh boy. haha. for some reason i think we would get along.
@roofy2k I actually hope to make an updated video for this at some point as I don't think I got my point across so well and the fact that my solder guns tip wasn't doing so well didn't help either. In the new video I hope to cover flux. Thanks for the comment.
If you don't have to weave the wires together like Eric did, you can pre-solder each wire. Let the wires cool then put your shrink wrap on. After that solder the wires together and shrink your shrink wrap.
Eric, fellow tech here. Have the same soldering iron, I found if you "tin" the tip more it greatly improves the quality of solder joints made and the performance of this iron. Google "tinning". Great job on the vids, very thourough. Good to see that proper procedure and precautions are included AND explained properly in your videos
@shiatstrom You are correct but if you let others 'borrow' your gun and they don't tin the tip it gets very corroded and doesn't work worth a darn as you see here. I actually hope to make an updated version of this at some point as I've had a lot of 'suggestions' on this video. Thanks for the comment.
so thats the proper way to solder. heat up the wire from underneath, then let the solder bleed down through it. no wonder my solder joints always look like crap and i prefer crimp connectors and shrink tube. do you use the shrink tube that has the glue in it that oozes out the end and seals.
@kenman1717 Personally I hate crimp connectors as they don't make for good electrical connections, at least not as good as soldering. I haven't used the shrink tube that you mentioned but I'll look into it. Thanks for the comment.
@EricTheCarGuy actually the crimp connectors make good connections! but the problem is the improper techniques and tools that you use! in aviation those crimpers/stripper that automotive guys use, is illegal to use! the tool that we use, is the automatic crimpers is staggered jaw and it works awesome
I recommend using FLUX. Dip your wires in flux before you solder. It'll go smoother. The flux will make a cracking sound with the solder. It means you're doing it RIGHT!
A tube connector would come in handy too. Just crimp it in the middle to hold the FLUXED wires, then solder away.
I recommend using FLUX. Dip your wires in flux before you solder. It'll go smoother. The flux will make a cracking sound with the solder. It means you're doing it RIGHT!
@TheD2D21 Do not use flux on copper wires,Flux is corrosive,Always use rosin core solder,I recommend 60/40 solder,60 percent tin,40 percent non corrosive rosin flux. Flux is mainly used in copper tubing and indoor plumbing.
@LuckyThirteen08 Thanks for the tip. It's just that if you don't use flux the solder does not flow well into the wires. I didn't know it was corrosive, since it is used in copper tubing, like you specify, precisely for the solder to flow into the copper coupling.
My favorite method is to use a hydraulic crimper. You don't need solder, flux, or anything but the terminal or butt connector and the crimper. At 8 Tons minimum pressure, it's great.
@TheD2D21 No problem for the bit of info about flux, Im also a big fan of non insulated (solid copper/steel} butt connectors and crimping pliers, Just use those connectors and a piece of shrink fit, Makes as great a connection as soldering the wires,If in fact it doesnt make a better one.
Alot of great videos, Keep up the good work ! I also agree with photographe06 it was good that you didn't edit out the mistakes but you still made it work :) It's like you say not everything turns out perfectly.
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@photographe06 I've gotten a lot of crap over that in this video but people like you seem to get that I left that in to show that even the best of us have problems too. Thanks very much for your comment.
It dont have to pe pretty as long as it works correctly is all that should matter. Seriously how often does people look under the hood and look at that wire.
@13FravelJ I agree but doing this right ensures that you don't have to do it again anytime soon. Honestly I wish I had done a better job in this video but like you said it worked and that's what matters.
this is so interesting im gonna get myself a solder gun i have a few broken cables thanks to my cat...are there any things i should buy for a first timer?
HEY!!! I have the same solering iron as you!!!! Its from like the 70's or 80's..... also can i use electrical tape instead of shrink tape.... or whatever u used???
This was a damn good video - it showed the technique, it showed the real world snafus that happen, and it showed how to move on and get it done. The example was about making a replacement fan work in a different vehicle. The 'professional' at the local Toyota dealer would have ordered a brand new one ($125+tax) and installed it ($95/hour X1 + tax) and you'd probably get your oild changed since your car is in the shop and you'd be out $300.
There's insufficient heat capacity in the iron's bit. Far better to use a small gas powered iron, some additional flux applied to the joint and put the solder on the joint and the hot iron on the solder. The solder will still only melt once the wire is hot enough and the initial flow will improve the heat transfer at which time you can feed the joint. Easiest way to apply additional flux is by a flux pen. Really, those solder guns are a poor way to develop your soldering skills.
@TheBeebopper To be honest this tip used to work quite well but it's old and not working so good as you can see. I hope to make an updated video on this after I replace my tip. Thanks for the comment and for the tip.
@moparmurderer Thank you for that as I thought the same but I've gotten more crap over this video than just about any other so I plan to make another one at some point where I do it more 'correctly'. Thanks for the comment.
If you want to produce a video that people will be impressed by watching and who will then want their work to match yours, the "professional", then at least get yourself prepared properly before filming. "It looks hackish" were your ending words. It looks downright amateurish are mine. In fact, most amateurs I know would do a better job.
hey, so on my e36, the wire leading up to my corner lamp managed to sever itself. could i just solder it back together? if not how much would it cost to replace? please get back,
@N0sPr4Yu That's exactly what I would do, if you need more wire length to make it happen solder in a new piece of wire to give you the length you need.
@EricTheCarGuy thanks alot! the whole headlight bulb/holder came off, the wires broke off at a point where it would be hard to solder it... are there alternatives? would you suggest following the wire to the fuse box and just changing the whole thing? god, i really dont want to take this to bmw. if its hard to understand i can make a video for you, its pretty hard to describe.
@N0sPr4Yu No, you could solder in wires to get the length you need, as for where it broke off if it's near the connector you can use the information in this video to take the ends out of the plastic and restore them to the new wire then reinstall them back in the plastic part of the connector.
Eric, now we know what to get you for X-mas. A course in wiring soldering. ;) Flux, flux, flux, will help sooo much for all your soldering needs as the acid preps the surface to receive the solder. For all your soldering needs check out this really good video explaining why, how and what to do to obtain a good solder joint. watch?v=I_NU2ruzyc4&feature=related
@kwakman99 I plan to do another video on this topic at some point as I'm tried of responding to comments like this. If you read through the comments below you will see that I've responded to this several times, some people got where I was coming from however, sometimes you can teach people things by NOT doing it correctly and with this video that was my thinking. If you want to get me something for Xmas however perhaps a new tip for my gun so that it will get hot enough to be effective.
@EricTheCarGuy - Eric, I understand (and appreciate) the why you posted this video, was just trying to help and rib you a little at the same time. My bad in doing so with a video that is causing you more frustration having to respond to the same type of comments, didn't mean to be one of them. But I am speaking from experience, it wasn't the tools but rather part of the technique used. You could have had the Cadi of solder tips and still end up with the same results. Thanks for all you do.
@kwakman99 No worries and I appreciate your second comment. I do hope to make an amendment to this at some point however and perhaps employ someone more capable than myself to demonstrate the technique, perhaps I can also do a comparison with this video. I will say however that this fan is still going strong after a year and I don't expect any future problems as a result of my work. Thanks for your comments.
I was taught never to solder on cars because of 2 things: 1. If the wire flexes it can easily break apart 2. If theres a short - the solder melts and the fuse probably stays intact ! ... well ... makes sense in my mind :D
@GolfVariantCL - I can assure you if done well a soldered wired will not break at the solder and I can also confirm using anything like Scotch locks for vehicle wiring can and will cause you headaches in the long run. If the contacts of a Scotch lock are just touching the wires and every bump the car takes pulls it loose then back together, imagine the fun of trying to diagnose the source of a problem like that. This is what 7 years in the 12 volt industry has tough me.
@GolfVariantCL In my experience I haven't known that to be true but rather just the opposite. As for those 'quick connectors' I see more problems with those than anything else in automotive systems, soldering creates a much better connection that holds up very well under a variety of conditions much better than other methods. I'd trust my bad soldering job in this video a lot more than any plastic connector.
And if you can't afford a new tip or if you dont have time to get a new tip, since the last comment you made was yesterday and you haven't gotten the tip yet... you can always use fine sand paper and take that gunk/oxidation away from the tip. Once that's done, you can re-tin the tip and it should be as good as new!
I have a question. My manifold cover on my 99 accent has burnt through my ac condenser fan . I have little experience in soldering but i need to know if the wire gague size matters. I tried to use some brown extension power cord wire but it didnt work. thanks
@NandoughC0rp It does matter particularly on a high amp circuit for a cooling fan. Try and get as close to the original gauge as you can for your replacement wires.
Thank you.I have been able to solder the wires together with the proper gauge but the fan still doesn't come on. I wanted to know if the fan wire being burnt can cause a short in the fuse because the fuse in the engine compartment was burnt out a/c fan(20). Also after soldering the wires together I have turned the fan up all the way and turn the a/c on but after 5 minutes my car just turned off .My alt/bat is good so could this be because the fuse? My car did turn back on.thanks
Hi Eric. I came across one of your videos by accident while searching for "how to remove scratches from car paint". I have to say, your videos are entertaining as well as informative. Love the videos... keep them coming.
As for your soldering technique, I think grjr said it best 11 months ago but I'll reiterate. Clean tip is always good. Dampen a clean rag or towel if you don't have a sponge. A bit of solder on the tip before soldering helps with heat transfer.
Hey Eric as a marine mechanic for years i have soldered allot of those and It seemed like the soldering gun tip needed to be alot hotter, maybe the tip needed cleaning or you need a new gun, also the wire clip helpers seemed to be acting like heat zinks.
A really good trick for the electrical tape is when you are finished wrapping the tape, paint it with PVC cement (the kind made for PVC pipe) . It somehow melts & bonds the tape making a watertight seal.
@rbalbury Yea, I'm actually going to make another one of these videos in the future that shows how to do this a bit better. I do need to replace the tip on my gun as I'm sure that would help a great deal, as well as tinning the tip. I'll have to look into your suggestion on the PVC cement that sounds very interesting, thanks for that tip and for your comment.
As an A&P I would have my heads handed to me on this type of repair,but this fan motor isn't going on an aircraft so I guess it works for you in a pinch.I was instructed to have the heat sink attached to the wire to be affective & I notice you had the clips on the wire shielding. Sorry, but this was one of way how I was instructed to solder & shielding doesn't really conduct any heat.I know you gave a disclaimer,but I wanted everyone know how we kinda do this type of repair in aviation. Thx :)
@CargoInk Your right, I've thought of changing the title of this video to 'How NOT to Solder Wires Together' but instead I plan to leave it the way it is as a lesson to others that I don't know everything. I would like to do a new video at some point on soldering wires that shows better methods. Thanks for your comment and input.
Dirty before I even start look at about any of my videos I'm messin w my van (peel n seal, great stuff, hilti foam, bondo fibreglass, 3m fibreglass, primer, truck bed liner spray) I have stuff embeded in my skin :D
I tried it out and even practiced on some different parts I did amazingly well compared to the mess I thought I was gonna make but I might still order the plugs for this amplifier :) also thank u sir for the vote of confidence :D
Ok in a min I'm goin to use all the comments plus most of yur video :) wish me luck cause I went to autozone and bought the big yellow gun to do the craziest invention and it's my first time using gun so im gonna practice first I guess hahahaaha :D
thanks for the videos! Just a quick tip... I came across a butane soldering iron at radio shack for about 20 bucs... It works so much better than any electric soldering iron Ive ever owned. The solder flows like water within seconds! Im on my way to my electrical tackle box to make that aligator clip tool... that is a great idea..thanks!!
@321ANDR3W - True butane solders do work well for certain applications, I would however caution against using them for anything in the automotive arena. Something to do with a tool producing an open flame and being around a car which has gas and many other flammable liquids and material. I've seen them set that nice plush car carpeting on fire faster then you can blink, not fun. Just my 2 cents.
@gewizz2 Yea mine too. I think I'll make another video on soldering with some of the tips that have been mentioned in the comments below to see if I can do a better job. Thanks for your comment.
Always interesting to see how other people solder, everyone has their own style. Personally I would have made a stronger mechanical connection between the wires, braiding the wires together even though it might be a bulkier connection. I always do that with small stuff but in a car's environment it counts for more. Great videos though keep em coming. I recommend a helping hands thing since it can hold wires at any angle and position elevated from the surface you're working on.
@s0nnyburnett I'm with you, this job sucked but I thought I would post it anyway as an example of the things that can go wrong when you solder. Thanks for the comment.
Dude.. you are awesome! I appreciate your professionalism and courtesy to everyone... what i mean by that is every time I see a "how to for cars" video ..... there is a ton of cussing going on and such profanity that it makes the whole vid so disrespectful to all watching! Thank's again my friend! Goot tips all around!
@dannyabq1 Yea I save my cursing for off camera. :) To be honest I feel the same way and I hope to change peoples perception of the auto mechanic before I'm done. Thanks very much for the comment.
I would have used liquid electrical tape. Stuff is great. I've used it for a lot of applications and if you shrink wrap over it should last for years to come.
Thank you very much for the tip on the alligator tips!!! Will do that soon :) I don't know if my solder gun isn't powerful enough or what- but I can't seem to melt through the wire :( I tried tinning the gun and the wire but to no avail. Maybe I need a big gun like yours?
@EricTheCarGuy Thanks :) Ended up going to Radio Shack to pick up a 1100 degree Solder Gun :D Worked like a charm... How exactly are you suppose to clean the tip? Just tin it and then wipe it off on a sponge? The tip still ends up looking like stuff is caked on. Thanks again for the video-
1) lose that big solder gun. It generates too much heat too fast and is harder to handle. Use a small (30 watt) solder pen instead.
2) Tin the solder iron before touching the wire. A wet tip transfers heat faster.
3) Use paste flux, there's not enough flux in the core of the solder. You can get this in a small tub. Flux is your best friend. If you used it, the solder would have flowed out and covered all the copper wire in seconds before the heat traveled to other parts of the wire.
@jjenson2006 Thank you for your suggestions, they have all been mentioned below in the comments, in fact I think I see them in my sleep. Seriously though than's for the input.
@EricTheCarGuy You're welcome. The idea of using the heat sink is actually hurting you. It makes it take longer for the wire to get hot as it is absorbing most of the heat. If you use a small iron without a heat sink you'll do the job quicker. Also, you shouldn't try to heat one side of the wire and use solder on the other because the heat cannot easily transfer between wire strands, so it takes too long. With a wet tip touching the wire, the fluxed wire will instantly drink up the solder.
A trick an old man taught me. Stagger the electrical connections. This way the connection doesn't get so thick. Imagine 2 red and 2 black wires. cut one of the red wires on the motor an 2 inches shorter than the black one. on the connector part cut the red wire 2 inches longer than the black one. When the joints are complete, it will be much neater. Works even better when you have a lot of wires.
Even though your solder is rosin core or infused, you should still use some rosin based flux on it to ensure proper solder saturation and you might have an easier time soldering if you use a pencil iron instead of that huge ass gun.
@dendog21 Thanks for the suggestion, truth is that the iron worked a lot better when the tip was new, I really should get a new one. Thanks for the comment.
@EricTheCarGuy Another tip 4 u Eric.... I know you love my tips :) Trying to solder without a tinned tip is like trying to paint sand. Solder tips can be expensive and unless you take really good care of them, they won't last long. Instead of buying new tips, get yourself a block of sal ammoniac. You drag a hot tip over the block while pushing solder into it and it will restore your tip allowing it to be tinned again. One block of this stuff will last a lifetime. Again, a few bucks on ebay.
@jjenson2006 Yea one of the problems with this iron is that I let someone else use it and they didn't take very good care of it, I haven't been able to replace the tip yet but if I do I'll be sure to follow your suggestions thanks.
I must remember to put the tube on first, have done this twice now and so annoying.
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Hey Eric, not sure if anyone else said this yet but if you get some flux and put it on the wires before you solder, it will suck the solder onto the entire joint and evenly coat the whole connection with solder. Makes for a stronger connection
skiier862 1 week ago
Hey Eric, There were some really good tips in your video. Thanks for that. May I suggest using silicon to "Down Screw" your screwup wit the shrink wrap. Also, have you trid slicing the Shrink wrap and rolling it over the wires like tape... before you heat it?
Prancinglion1 2 weeks ago
That's a great idea about the alligator clips. I'll try that. Joining two wires using my Helping Hands holder hasn't been working too well. I've got some copper clips which is supposed to be a good heat sink - I'll use those.
I appreciate the honesty of the video. I'm glad there is at least one other person who has had shrink tube problems.
jcainaz01 2 weeks ago
Nice tip with the tool with the aligator clips. All this time I never thought of that. I know you admit it's bad, but coming from an electronics background, I cringed when I saw that first connection :). Make sure the soldering gun is fully hot before applying it to the wire. First apply some solder to point where the tip meets the wire to help heat conduction. Then apply to the wire so it flows into the strands as you indicated. Make contact as short as possible, should be 2 to 3 seconds max.
metricmine 2 weeks ago
Should have just swapped the connectors the way you took the pins out... but its the thought that counts.
ktshoema1 2 weeks ago
buy a new tyco connector :)
iw3ioj 3 weeks ago
hey. i do alot of wiring in cars. as in emergancy lights. most being LED's. iv been using butt connectors wrapped in electrical tape. should i start sodering joints instead?
quadkid4 4 weeks ago
is this a joke? you fucked up both soldering joints, and fucked up the shrink tube
ligyro 1 month ago
Thanks for the soldering pointers. Your homemade tool there is a good idea. I personally do not like the crimp connectors. They're fine if you have a very nice crimper and exactly the right connectors for your size of wire, but soldering just works better.
dahveed284 1 month ago
Hi Eric! My name's Erik too but with a K, nice video, helped me so that I can do this soldering to my airsoft guns :D
AirsoftShizsAndGigs 1 month ago
Another tip if you have heat shrink thats to big. Cut some extra wire and just use it to take up space. Its not idea but its better than tape.
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My jaw dropped all the way down when I noticed, you finished there. I wouldn't call that a very good soldering job. Sorry for being honest, but that did look insulting to someone coming from electronics. Just to keep my opinion brief - You should use a pen type soldering iron, and guessing 30 - 40 watts. Hands off of these variable temperature ones, just plain old "plug in and on" type iron.
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IEEE here. Your soldering job was fine. I would have liked the blue wire to have a little more solder flow into it, but it was good enough. Your iron tip was a bit skanky. Use some sandpaper or a file to grind it down to copper, and try to add solder to it while it's heating up. A tip from me, I've put pieces of a hot melt glue stick inside the shrink tubing before I heat it. The glue melts and forms a waterproof barrier. I also stagger my joints to make it harder to short out.
therealjammit 1 month ago
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therealjammit 1 month ago
nice roach clip
aseglkj 1 month ago in playlist Electrical
coulda just repinned the connector
PAC0TAC0 1 month ago
Are all your projects so sloppy? A little planning and preparation before you attempt a repair will pay off in your repairs and they will look professional. Heat shrink tubing shrinks 50% of its original size. You might be better off staying with tape..
RDL84098 1 month ago
@RDL84098 he obviously wasn't trying to win an contests. the main thing was he didnt clean the soldering tip and he obviously knew that but we always get lazy from time to time. i have done the same many times lol. and usually will use tape inside the car but outside i always use shrink tube upon shrink tube. and a quick tip eric is to do exactly what you did except put the solder wire to the gun tip and the the wire will heat up alot faster. and tighten the connections on the gun
tqadir007 1 month ago
good technique bad solder gun
dmjita 2 months ago
Dude, heat shrink tube is supposed to use with heat, NOT open fire on it!
TheSliekaStyle 2 months ago
Eric. this is halarious! because i just had to do just about the same thing for an idle stop solenoid on my 86 chrysler 5th ave. and i did the same thing as you. used too big of heat shrink, then had to wrap tape around it... oh boy. haha. for some reason i think we would get along.
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s0apgun 2 months ago
do you ever buy real tools
MARINVIEW 2 months ago
@roofy2k I actually hope to make an updated video for this at some point as I don't think I got my point across so well and the fact that my solder guns tip wasn't doing so well didn't help either. In the new video I hope to cover flux. Thanks for the comment.
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Its all about the butt connectors and silicone.
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VIPvog 2 months ago
Its all about the butt connectors and silicone
VIPvog 2 months ago
If you don't have to weave the wires together like Eric did, you can pre-solder each wire. Let the wires cool then put your shrink wrap on. After that solder the wires together and shrink your shrink wrap.
7thrx 3 months ago
Eric, fellow tech here. Have the same soldering iron, I found if you "tin" the tip more it greatly improves the quality of solder joints made and the performance of this iron. Google "tinning". Great job on the vids, very thourough. Good to see that proper procedure and precautions are included AND explained properly in your videos
shiatstrom 3 months ago
@shiatstrom You are correct but if you let others 'borrow' your gun and they don't tin the tip it gets very corroded and doesn't work worth a darn as you see here. I actually hope to make an updated version of this at some point as I've had a lot of 'suggestions' on this video. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
so thats the proper way to solder. heat up the wire from underneath, then let the solder bleed down through it. no wonder my solder joints always look like crap and i prefer crimp connectors and shrink tube. do you use the shrink tube that has the glue in it that oozes out the end and seals.
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@kenman1717 Personally I hate crimp connectors as they don't make for good electrical connections, at least not as good as soldering. I haven't used the shrink tube that you mentioned but I'll look into it. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy actually the crimp connectors make good connections! but the problem is the improper techniques and tools that you use! in aviation those crimpers/stripper that automotive guys use, is illegal to use! the tool that we use, is the automatic crimpers is staggered jaw and it works awesome
TheRick2130 2 days ago
I appreciate it man. I cured aids today by be being able to solder the wires to my microscope.
42playerOFfate42 3 months ago
Thanks man
georgex65 3 months ago
Thanks for the video. Very good quality and nice close-ups as well. Very Helpful.
mrog71 3 months ago
@mrog71 Thank you, glad you liked it.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
If you could take out the wires on the connector why didn't you just switch them in the beginning
JFOG11 4 months ago
@JFOG11 Honda and Toyota connectors are not compatible.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
@GoshgarMammadov I also think that replacing the tip on my soldering gun would go a long way also, thanks for your input.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
why didnt you just change the connnection plug to begin with
ieatshit1000 5 months ago
@ieatshit1000 Honda and Toyota connectors are not compatible.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
i think you need a soldering paste!
brokenheartedcupids 5 months ago
Since you can pull the pins out of the plugs.......why didn't you just swap the plugs???
Jennymac75 5 months ago
@Jennymac75 Honda and Toyota connectors are not interchangeable.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
You need a solder gun, dude. You have a weak one.
MrBababuwi 5 months ago
@MrBababuwi Your right but all I need to do is chage the tip, this one is quite worn out. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
congratulations you taught ppl how to rig shit.
rjjohnson0023 5 months ago
I just twist them together and put shrink tube over it, don't have a solder, but I'm gonna buy one soon
xXDaFtxZoMbIeXx 5 months ago
@xXDaFtxZoMbIeXx I recommend it.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
I recommend using FLUX. Dip your wires in flux before you solder. It'll go smoother. The flux will make a cracking sound with the solder. It means you're doing it RIGHT!
A tube connector would come in handy too. Just crimp it in the middle to hold the FLUXED wires, then solder away.
TheD2D21 5 months ago
I recommend using FLUX. Dip your wires in flux before you solder. It'll go smoother. The flux will make a cracking sound with the solder. It means you're doing it RIGHT!
TheD2D21 5 months ago
@TheD2D21 Thanks very much for the tip and the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@TheD2D21 Do not use flux on copper wires,Flux is corrosive,Always use rosin core solder,I recommend 60/40 solder,60 percent tin,40 percent non corrosive rosin flux. Flux is mainly used in copper tubing and indoor plumbing.
LuckyThirteen08 5 months ago
@LuckyThirteen08 Thanks for the tip. It's just that if you don't use flux the solder does not flow well into the wires. I didn't know it was corrosive, since it is used in copper tubing, like you specify, precisely for the solder to flow into the copper coupling.
My favorite method is to use a hydraulic crimper. You don't need solder, flux, or anything but the terminal or butt connector and the crimper. At 8 Tons minimum pressure, it's great.
TheD2D21 5 months ago
@TheD2D21 No problem for the bit of info about flux, Im also a big fan of non insulated (solid copper/steel} butt connectors and crimping pliers, Just use those connectors and a piece of shrink fit, Makes as great a connection as soldering the wires,If in fact it doesnt make a better one.
LuckyThirteen08 5 months ago
@LuckyThirteen08 What kind of shrink fit do you use? Do they sell them as strips? Tnx
TheD2D21 5 months ago
Alot of great videos, Keep up the good work ! I also agree with photographe06 it was good that you didn't edit out the mistakes but you still made it work :) It's like you say not everything turns out perfectly.
Roflmfaooooooo 5 months ago
@Roflmfaooooooo I really appreciate your understanding, thank you.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
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EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago 8
Great video but I think your soldering iron did not get hot enough to melt the solder quick enough.
Codenamebravo 5 months ago
@Codenamebravo I agree, it really could use a new tip.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
Love your style. I also really enjoyed how you did not edit the problems out - these were most informative. thanks.
photographe06 6 months ago
@photographe06 I've gotten a lot of crap over that in this video but people like you seem to get that I left that in to show that even the best of us have problems too. Thanks very much for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
yo thanks allot! seen allot of videos but understood this one better thank!
TheLuizy23 6 months ago
@TheLuizy23 Your very welcome, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
i never knew that that tool had a wire stripper in it aswell.
btw, i have the same solder gun, and the same side cutters
MadDwarfProductions 6 months ago
@MadDwarfProductions It's like we're brothers. :)
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
It dont have to pe pretty as long as it works correctly is all that should matter. Seriously how often does people look under the hood and look at that wire.
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@13FravelJ I agree but doing this right ensures that you don't have to do it again anytime soon. Honestly I wish I had done a better job in this video but like you said it worked and that's what matters.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
this is so interesting im gonna get myself a solder gun i have a few broken cables thanks to my cat...are there any things i should buy for a first timer?
thedonutholes69 6 months ago
@thedonutholes69 Sometimes you can find a soldering gun kit that comes with most if not everything you need.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
This was hugely helpful man - thanks for putting it together!
normalityrelief 6 months ago
@normalityrelief I'm glad you were able to benefit form it, thanks for the comment.
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kaynedavis 6 months ago
you should have used lead solder.. That lead-free crap is garbage compared to 60/40 or 63/37
ChineseProletariat 6 months ago
@ChineseProletariat I'll keep that in mind, thanks for the tip.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
i see your aligator thingy and raise you a stand.
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thank you for giving me the idea.
alkida305 6 months ago
HEY!!! I have the same solering iron as you!!!! Its from like the 70's or 80's..... also can i use electrical tape instead of shrink tape.... or whatever u used???
fattyman1995 6 months ago
@fattyman1995 Shrink tube is way better than electrical tape but you can use it in a pinch.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
This was a damn good video - it showed the technique, it showed the real world snafus that happen, and it showed how to move on and get it done. The example was about making a replacement fan work in a different vehicle. The 'professional' at the local Toyota dealer would have ordered a brand new one ($125+tax) and installed it ($95/hour X1 + tax) and you'd probably get your oild changed since your car is in the shop and you'd be out $300.
backyardcamper 6 months ago
@backyardcamper Thank you very much for getting the point of this video, I appreciate that more than you know.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
There's insufficient heat capacity in the iron's bit. Far better to use a small gas powered iron, some additional flux applied to the joint and put the solder on the joint and the hot iron on the solder. The solder will still only melt once the wire is hot enough and the initial flow will improve the heat transfer at which time you can feed the joint. Easiest way to apply additional flux is by a flux pen. Really, those solder guns are a poor way to develop your soldering skills.
TheBeebopper 7 months ago
@TheBeebopper To be honest this tip used to work quite well but it's old and not working so good as you can see. I hope to make an updated video on this after I replace my tip. Thanks for the comment and for the tip.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
I thought you did okay.. It wasn't pretty but it functioned, isn't that the whole idea?
moparmurderer 7 months ago
@moparmurderer Thank you for that as I thought the same but I've gotten more crap over this video than just about any other so I plan to make another one at some point where I do it more 'correctly'. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Your heatshrinking method sucks
BaSiLLiSKoS 7 months ago
If you want to produce a video that people will be impressed by watching and who will then want their work to match yours, the "professional", then at least get yourself prepared properly before filming. "It looks hackish" were your ending words. It looks downright amateurish are mine. In fact, most amateurs I know would do a better job.
VideoYyy 7 months ago
@VideoYyy Thanks for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
hey, so on my e36, the wire leading up to my corner lamp managed to sever itself. could i just solder it back together? if not how much would it cost to replace? please get back,
N0sPr4Yu 7 months ago
@N0sPr4Yu That's exactly what I would do, if you need more wire length to make it happen solder in a new piece of wire to give you the length you need.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy thanks alot! the whole headlight bulb/holder came off, the wires broke off at a point where it would be hard to solder it... are there alternatives? would you suggest following the wire to the fuse box and just changing the whole thing? god, i really dont want to take this to bmw. if its hard to understand i can make a video for you, its pretty hard to describe.
N0sPr4Yu 7 months ago
@N0sPr4Yu No, you could solder in wires to get the length you need, as for where it broke off if it's near the connector you can use the information in this video to take the ends out of the plastic and restore them to the new wire then reinstall them back in the plastic part of the connector.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy thanks so much! im going to try it.
N0sPr4Yu 7 months ago
Ok you know how to took the wires out of the Plug why not just swap plugs no solder?? lol
tyrian869 7 months ago
@tyrian869 Cause Honda and Toyota connectors are not compatible.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Eric, now we know what to get you for X-mas. A course in wiring soldering. ;) Flux, flux, flux, will help sooo much for all your soldering needs as the acid preps the surface to receive the solder. For all your soldering needs check out this really good video explaining why, how and what to do to obtain a good solder joint. watch?v=I_NU2ruzyc4&feature=related
kwakman99 7 months ago
@kwakman99 I plan to do another video on this topic at some point as I'm tried of responding to comments like this. If you read through the comments below you will see that I've responded to this several times, some people got where I was coming from however, sometimes you can teach people things by NOT doing it correctly and with this video that was my thinking. If you want to get me something for Xmas however perhaps a new tip for my gun so that it will get hot enough to be effective.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy - Eric, I understand (and appreciate) the why you posted this video, was just trying to help and rib you a little at the same time. My bad in doing so with a video that is causing you more frustration having to respond to the same type of comments, didn't mean to be one of them. But I am speaking from experience, it wasn't the tools but rather part of the technique used. You could have had the Cadi of solder tips and still end up with the same results. Thanks for all you do.
kwakman99 7 months ago
@kwakman99 No worries and I appreciate your second comment. I do hope to make an amendment to this at some point however and perhaps employ someone more capable than myself to demonstrate the technique, perhaps I can also do a comparison with this video. I will say however that this fan is still going strong after a year and I don't expect any future problems as a result of my work. Thanks for your comments.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
I was taught never to solder on cars because of 2 things: 1. If the wire flexes it can easily break apart 2. If theres a short - the solder melts and the fuse probably stays intact ! ... well ... makes sense in my mind :D
GolfVariantCL 7 months ago
@GolfVariantCL - I can assure you if done well a soldered wired will not break at the solder and I can also confirm using anything like Scotch locks for vehicle wiring can and will cause you headaches in the long run. If the contacts of a Scotch lock are just touching the wires and every bump the car takes pulls it loose then back together, imagine the fun of trying to diagnose the source of a problem like that. This is what 7 years in the 12 volt industry has tough me.
kwakman99 7 months ago
@GolfVariantCL In my experience I haven't known that to be true but rather just the opposite. As for those 'quick connectors' I see more problems with those than anything else in automotive systems, soldering creates a much better connection that holds up very well under a variety of conditions much better than other methods. I'd trust my bad soldering job in this video a lot more than any plastic connector.
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KeYorT 7 months ago
And if you can't afford a new tip or if you dont have time to get a new tip, since the last comment you made was yesterday and you haven't gotten the tip yet... you can always use fine sand paper and take that gunk/oxidation away from the tip. Once that's done, you can re-tin the tip and it should be as good as new!
absolut5050 8 months ago
@absolut5050 I also haven't soldered anything since this video but I'll work on that, thanks for the input. :)
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy
I have a question. My manifold cover on my 99 accent has burnt through my ac condenser fan . I have little experience in soldering but i need to know if the wire gague size matters. I tried to use some brown extension power cord wire but it didnt work. thanks
NandoughC0rp 7 months ago
@NandoughC0rp It does matter particularly on a high amp circuit for a cooling fan. Try and get as close to the original gauge as you can for your replacement wires.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy
Thank you.I have been able to solder the wires together with the proper gauge but the fan still doesn't come on. I wanted to know if the fan wire being burnt can cause a short in the fuse because the fuse in the engine compartment was burnt out a/c fan(20). Also after soldering the wires together I have turned the fan up all the way and turn the a/c on but after 5 minutes my car just turned off .My alt/bat is good so could this be because the fuse? My car did turn back on.thanks
NandoughC0rp 7 months ago
Hi Eric. I came across one of your videos by accident while searching for "how to remove scratches from car paint". I have to say, your videos are entertaining as well as informative. Love the videos... keep them coming.
As for your soldering technique, I think grjr said it best 11 months ago but I'll reiterate. Clean tip is always good. Dampen a clean rag or towel if you don't have a sponge. A bit of solder on the tip before soldering helps with heat transfer.
absolut5050 8 months ago
Hey Eric as a marine mechanic for years i have soldered allot of those and It seemed like the soldering gun tip needed to be alot hotter, maybe the tip needed cleaning or you need a new gun, also the wire clip helpers seemed to be acting like heat zinks.
A really good trick for the electrical tape is when you are finished wrapping the tape, paint it with PVC cement (the kind made for PVC pipe) . It somehow melts & bonds the tape making a watertight seal.
rbalbury 8 months ago
@rbalbury Yea, I'm actually going to make another one of these videos in the future that shows how to do this a bit better. I do need to replace the tip on my gun as I'm sure that would help a great deal, as well as tinning the tip. I'll have to look into your suggestion on the PVC cement that sounds very interesting, thanks for that tip and for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
splice the wires, then duct tape it, i'll let u know when i make a video responce on how to do it the right way
hastonandrew2 8 months ago
As an A&P I would have my heads handed to me on this type of repair,but this fan motor isn't going on an aircraft so I guess it works for you in a pinch.I was instructed to have the heat sink attached to the wire to be affective & I notice you had the clips on the wire shielding. Sorry, but this was one of way how I was instructed to solder & shielding doesn't really conduct any heat.I know you gave a disclaimer,but I wanted everyone know how we kinda do this type of repair in aviation. Thx :)
CargoInk 8 months ago
@CargoInk Your right, I've thought of changing the title of this video to 'How NOT to Solder Wires Together' but instead I plan to leave it the way it is as a lesson to others that I don't know everything. I would like to do a new video at some point on soldering wires that shows better methods. Thanks for your comment and input.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Dirty before I even start look at about any of my videos I'm messin w my van (peel n seal, great stuff, hilti foam, bondo fibreglass, 3m fibreglass, primer, truck bed liner spray) I have stuff embeded in my skin :D
MrPep469 8 months ago
@MrPep469 That DOES sound like fun and your staying dirty, I like it.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
I tried it out and even practiced on some different parts I did amazingly well compared to the mess I thought I was gonna make but I might still order the plugs for this amplifier :) also thank u sir for the vote of confidence :D
MrPep469 8 months ago
@MrPep469 Your most welcome, have fun and don't forget to stay dirty.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Ok in a min I'm goin to use all the comments plus most of yur video :) wish me luck cause I went to autozone and bought the big yellow gun to do the craziest invention and it's my first time using gun so im gonna practice first I guess hahahaaha :D
MrPep469 8 months ago
@MrPep469 I have complete faith in you, you'll be fine. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
thanks for the videos! Just a quick tip... I came across a butane soldering iron at radio shack for about 20 bucs... It works so much better than any electric soldering iron Ive ever owned. The solder flows like water within seconds! Im on my way to my electrical tackle box to make that aligator clip tool... that is a great idea..thanks!!
321ANDR3W 8 months ago in playlist car
@321ANDR3W I actually have one but never got comfortable using it. Thanks for your comment and for your suggestion.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
@321ANDR3W - True butane solders do work well for certain applications, I would however caution against using them for anything in the automotive arena. Something to do with a tool producing an open flame and being around a car which has gas and many other flammable liquids and material. I've seen them set that nice plush car carpeting on fire faster then you can blink, not fun. Just my 2 cents.
kwakman99 7 months ago
ive been soldering since i was 10 on my rc models but i still cant solder for sh it!
my best solder jobs u would think is a joke lol
gewizz2 8 months ago
@gewizz2 Yea mine too. I think I'll make another video on soldering with some of the tips that have been mentioned in the comments below to see if I can do a better job. Thanks for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
i can solder way better with my eyes closed
MrReefurcheefur 8 months ago
@MrReefurcheefur I'm sure your mom is real proud.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
At 15:08 I expected a huge explosion lol
PsychoticButcher 8 months ago
@PsychoticButcher Glad that didn't happen.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Ugh! Eric, this was painful to watch. lol Your determination comes through, though. Keep on keepin' on.
Blzbubable 8 months ago
@Blzbubable It was painful to live through. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Always interesting to see how other people solder, everyone has their own style. Personally I would have made a stronger mechanical connection between the wires, braiding the wires together even though it might be a bulkier connection. I always do that with small stuff but in a car's environment it counts for more. Great videos though keep em coming. I recommend a helping hands thing since it can hold wires at any angle and position elevated from the surface you're working on.
s0nnyburnett 8 months ago
@s0nnyburnett I'm with you, this job sucked but I thought I would post it anyway as an example of the things that can go wrong when you solder. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Dude.. you are awesome! I appreciate your professionalism and courtesy to everyone... what i mean by that is every time I see a "how to for cars" video ..... there is a ton of cussing going on and such profanity that it makes the whole vid so disrespectful to all watching! Thank's again my friend! Goot tips all around!
dannyabq1 8 months ago
@dannyabq1 Yea I save my cursing for off camera. :) To be honest I feel the same way and I hope to change peoples perception of the auto mechanic before I'm done. Thanks very much for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
I love the way everything kept going wrong with the heat shrink etc. Still a great guide.
84stoney 9 months ago
@84stoney Yea sometimes you can teach more by failing then actually showing how something is done. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago 3
I would have used liquid electrical tape. Stuff is great. I've used it for a lot of applications and if you shrink wrap over it should last for years to come.
DJDevon3 9 months ago
@DJDevon3 Thanks for the tip and the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
I like to use the shrink butt connectors, they are the cleanest way I've found.
jtmagicman25 9 months ago
@jtmagicman25 Excellent, thanks for the tip.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
Putting the clips on the insulation, doesn't do anything. A heat sink should be used near other components. And and Iron is a bit too much.
jimisback 9 months ago
Putting the clips on the insulation, doesn't do anything. A heat sink should be used near other components.
jimisback 9 months ago
The kind of flux you want to use for this particular application is RMA-223. Go on ebay and search for it. It's only a few dollars for a tube of it.
jjenson2006 9 months ago
@jjenson2006 Cool, thanks for the input.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
Thank you very much for the tip on the alligator tips!!! Will do that soon :) I don't know if my solder gun isn't powerful enough or what- but I can't seem to melt through the wire :( I tried tinning the gun and the wire but to no avail. Maybe I need a big gun like yours?
SVPrelude 9 months ago
@SVPrelude Flux helps too but the wire tool works as a heat sink and will help it heat up better as well.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Thanks :) Ended up going to Radio Shack to pick up a 1100 degree Solder Gun :D Worked like a charm... How exactly are you suppose to clean the tip? Just tin it and then wipe it off on a sponge? The tip still ends up looking like stuff is caked on. Thanks again for the video-
SVPrelude 9 months ago
1) lose that big solder gun. It generates too much heat too fast and is harder to handle. Use a small (30 watt) solder pen instead.
2) Tin the solder iron before touching the wire. A wet tip transfers heat faster.
3) Use paste flux, there's not enough flux in the core of the solder. You can get this in a small tub. Flux is your best friend. If you used it, the solder would have flowed out and covered all the copper wire in seconds before the heat traveled to other parts of the wire.
jjenson2006 9 months ago
@jjenson2006 Thank you for your suggestions, they have all been mentioned below in the comments, in fact I think I see them in my sleep. Seriously though than's for the input.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy You're welcome. The idea of using the heat sink is actually hurting you. It makes it take longer for the wire to get hot as it is absorbing most of the heat. If you use a small iron without a heat sink you'll do the job quicker. Also, you shouldn't try to heat one side of the wire and use solder on the other because the heat cannot easily transfer between wire strands, so it takes too long. With a wet tip touching the wire, the fluxed wire will instantly drink up the solder.
jjenson2006 9 months ago
hey everyone making fun of him at least he knows more stuff than all of you guys about mechanic things so shut the fuck up
MrThemodder22 9 months ago
Good video and commentary. Makes me want to teach people things I know :-)
aaronphx420 9 months ago
@aaronphx420 All you need is a YouTube account and looks like you already have one of those, good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
A trick an old man taught me. Stagger the electrical connections. This way the connection doesn't get so thick. Imagine 2 red and 2 black wires. cut one of the red wires on the motor an 2 inches shorter than the black one. on the connector part cut the red wire 2 inches longer than the black one. When the joints are complete, it will be much neater. Works even better when you have a lot of wires.
JohnxWaynexGacy 9 months ago
@JohnxWaynexGacy That is a great suggestion, thanks for posting.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
Even though your solder is rosin core or infused, you should still use some rosin based flux on it to ensure proper solder saturation and you might have an easier time soldering if you use a pencil iron instead of that huge ass gun.
dendog21 10 months ago
@dendog21 Thanks for the suggestion, truth is that the iron worked a lot better when the tip was new, I really should get a new one. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Another tip 4 u Eric.... I know you love my tips :) Trying to solder without a tinned tip is like trying to paint sand. Solder tips can be expensive and unless you take really good care of them, they won't last long. Instead of buying new tips, get yourself a block of sal ammoniac. You drag a hot tip over the block while pushing solder into it and it will restore your tip allowing it to be tinned again. One block of this stuff will last a lifetime. Again, a few bucks on ebay.
jjenson2006 9 months ago
@jjenson2006 Yea one of the problems with this iron is that I let someone else use it and they didn't take very good care of it, I haven't been able to replace the tip yet but if I do I'll be sure to follow your suggestions thanks.
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