- Dec 5, 2011
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I went to install HID headlights on my Trailblazer this weekend and found some how to's that disturbed me a little (on the old site). Here's what I found.
So, I decided to make a short little how to on a really good way that I've found to wire resistor, diodes and capacitors inline. This can save you time and headaches down the road because you don't want things coming apart and causing problems.
I apologize in advance if any of these images are yours, it's not my intent to embarrass anyone.
1) Gather tools and supplies. Not pictured are heat shrink and a heat gun.
2) Fold the end of the component over the wire
3) Solder the wire and component.
4) Repeat on the other side.
5) Finished Soldering.
6) Heat shrink. I put two short layers of heat shrink on either side of the diode to build up the wire, so that larger heat shrink would seal to the wire. I also used a little piece of heat shrink, so I would know which side of the diode was the cathode (striped side).
7) Finished. Now you have a strong, permanent connection.
I suggest also using proper sized connectors and terminals. Tyically red terminals= 18-22 awg wire, blue= 14-16 awg, yellow= 10-12 awg. There is some variance by manufacturer.
Happy Modifying!
So, I decided to make a short little how to on a really good way that I've found to wire resistor, diodes and capacitors inline. This can save you time and headaches down the road because you don't want things coming apart and causing problems.
I apologize in advance if any of these images are yours, it's not my intent to embarrass anyone.
1) Gather tools and supplies. Not pictured are heat shrink and a heat gun.
2) Fold the end of the component over the wire
3) Solder the wire and component.
4) Repeat on the other side.
5) Finished Soldering.
6) Heat shrink. I put two short layers of heat shrink on either side of the diode to build up the wire, so that larger heat shrink would seal to the wire. I also used a little piece of heat shrink, so I would know which side of the diode was the cathode (striped side).
7) Finished. Now you have a strong, permanent connection.
I suggest also using proper sized connectors and terminals. Tyically red terminals= 18-22 awg wire, blue= 14-16 awg, yellow= 10-12 awg. There is some variance by manufacturer.
Happy Modifying!
