2004 Acura MDX wiring repair - need advice

[Charmet37]

Howdy folks,

Quick back story, I have a 2004 Acura MDX touring with a code PO113 (Intake Air Temperature Sensor) Opened the hood and inspect the sensor and wiring and notice the wiring is cut. My question is I need advice on how to repair the wire, I have a few pics of the cut wire...Thanksm

 

[bullwinkle]

If there's enough wire left, soldering & heat shrink tubing has always worked for me.

 

[Lubener]

I would just solder the wires back together with some shrink tubing over the joint(s).

 

[Charmet37]

I would just solder the wires back together with some shrink tubing over the joint(s).

Yes, I have to cut a few inches into the wiring loom to grab more wire

 

[Charmet37]

I need to buy shrink tubes and a small torch or a soldering iron.

 

[Rand]

These?

 

[Charmet37]

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These?

Thanks

 

[burbguy82]

I have done this for years, never had an issue.

 

[Charmet37]

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These?

Nice

 

[rstsco]

I bought this waterproof, solderless kit off Amazon ($11.38 for 200 pieces). Have yet to try it, but it only requires a heat gun, not a soldering pencil/gun.

 

[wtd]

I use either heat shrink butt connectors or the bare connectors with the marine grade heat shrink. You will need a heat gun or small torch for either of these options as well as a good crimping tool.

 

[Donald]

I bought this waterproof, solderless kit off Amazon ($11.38 for 200 pieces). Have yet to try it, but it only requires a heat gun, not a soldering pencil/gun.

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Not sure I would use this.

 

[rstsco]

Not sure I would use this.

May I ask why? They show to make a good physical connection of the wires, then slide the connector with the low-temp solder over the connection. Once it flows into the already-good physical connection, the solder's main purpose is to finish securing, not make the electrical connection. The ends of the connector then provide a waterproof seal.

What am I overlooking?