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Old 19th December 2009, 10:51 PM
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i do not provide the connectors in that kit
From that I understand that it's just wire tails. No specifics at all.



Loom can be pulled from a sierra in about 3hrs including the dash removal.

Mind, I never bother marking up as I know where everything goes anyway.

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Old 20th December 2009, 03:49 AM
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Enoch,
As seen, i do not supply supply the connectors... Purely because you can't buy new sierra connectors, so you will still need to strip your sierra loom of connectors...
It has the wires for the hazard built in and i can supply the flasher relay if needed
In regards to plug and play, You will need to lay the loom in the car and do it one wire at a time, work out where it goes... Cut it to exact length... Crimp it... Connector and attach to piece of equipment
If you have any queries, do not hesitate to email eddie@superlooms.co.uk
Am going away of the christmas period but should still be in email contact
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Old 20th December 2009, 10:26 AM
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Cut it to exact length... Crimp it...
I would be soldering any midloom joins.

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Old 24th December 2009, 01:34 PM
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Offcourse to some of the connectors, it will be soldered...
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Old 26th December 2009, 12:36 PM
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Crimping is considered ( I quote a leading Ford Senior electronics Guru) a better more durable method for Automotive looms.
Soldering can cause local brittle joints and be more liable to breaks and failures.

The professional crimpers are much much better than the cheap Halfords type, I have used a twin ratchet crimper to good effect.
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Old 26th December 2009, 05:15 PM
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Crimping is considered ( I quote a leading Ford Senior electronics Guru) a better more durable method for Automotive looms.
Soldering can cause local brittle joints and be more liable to breaks and failures.

The professional crimpers are much much better than the cheap Halfords type, I have used a twin ratchet crimper to good effect.
I have occasional dealings with some fellas who maintain aircraft (things like 747's) and they all tell how they were taught to never solder a joint. Apparently still current too as the standards forbid soldered joints. Until just recently I was a big believer in soldered joints in automotive wiring.

That said, I'd rather solder than just twist the wires together, but it's no substitute for a well crimped joint. I have over the last few years purchased a fairly full set of crimpers. Money well spent IMHO.

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Old 26th December 2009, 06:53 PM
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I agree with the crimping comments, not as bad as some people make out but a proper ratchet crimping tool is absolutely essential

Saying that im just finishing off my wiring now and any joints have been soldered then covered in heat shrink
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