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Originally Posted by wilderbuchanan
We had an extremely hard time getting it in so we used powerpole connectors to get to higher AWG wire.
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Since you are likely trying to make a permanent connection between the two pieces of wire, a smaller, less expensive way to make the connection is to use a "butt splice" like the one below. These are also available for other wire sizes. They are also sold at auto part stores. Treat it like other crimp lugs and do a pull test after each crimp.
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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Everyone,
You should strip the insulation at least 3/8" but not more than 1/2". Twisting the strands insures the best insertion. Press down on the terminal actuator before inserting the wire and push the wire as far as you can. Release the actuator and give a tug test on the wire. It should not pull out. If it easily pulls out, you have not stripped enough insulation. If a lot of copper is showing, you have stripped too much insulation. It you find you have "whiskers" (a wayward strand) remove the wire, re-twist and reinsert the wire.
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You will really want to inspect each and every connection for the whiskers each time a connection is made since the wires are so close together and a wire to wire short will take down up to two devices. In one of the Beta test videos, the team said that after a few insertions, they found the wire strands starting to "bunch up" making whiskers more likely. Even if the PDP, VRM and PCM protect themselves so they are not damaged, you are without the use of whatever was connected for the rest of the match.
Since the "button" that is pushed is very close to the opening for the wire, one's fingers may get in the way and the button may end up not being pushed in all the way making it hard to insert the wire properly. It may be an advantageous to use a small screwdriver to push the button in.