Connecting two wires together: solder vs. butt conn. Part 2

[atikovi]

As a side note, I've had a Power Probe kit for a few years which included the ECT2000 short/open finder. This is the first time I've used it and really like how it works. Got the inop backup camera working after tracing a cut power wire, and got the parking sensors working with a bypass wire. The transmitter injects a signal into the circuit and the receiver (not shown) is moved along the harness as it beeps, from the injection point out, until it stops beeping. That's where the open is.

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted by Chris142

Originally Posted by atikovi

Have never seen a crimped butt connector in a factory harness.

you have never owned a 70's Mopar!

UGGggghhhh..... 1970's Mopars are electrical nightmares on multiple fronts.

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted by atikovi

The transmitter injects a signal into the circuit and the receiver (not shown) is moved along the harness as it beeps, from the injection point out, until it stops beeping. That's where the open is.

A VERY Handy tool! We call these tools a "Fox-and-a-Hound"