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Patching up the Overdrive wires

Old Feb 11, 2015 | 02:28 PM
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When I was installing my custom boots for my interior, I accidentally disconnected the Overdrive wire from the shifter itself...can anyone help? I was told using electrical tape'd do the job but I wanted other opinions.
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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Yes twist and tape will work. Crimp connectors are better. Solder and shrink-wrap is the best, if done right.
Old Feb 12, 2015 | 04:25 PM
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@xVersa What do you mean when you say twist the wires? I was gonna go with that if all else failed, crimping them seems to be the smarter way anyway
Old Feb 12, 2015 | 09:54 PM
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How to connect two wires.
Old Feb 13, 2015 | 01:15 AM
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soldering is always the correct answer
Old Feb 17, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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@xVersa Thanks for the help, it works again!
Old Feb 17, 2015 | 05:35 PM
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Glad to hear you got it sorted out. Suggest you go here before you start your next project.
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