im planing on putting in some speakers i got myself, and before i do it i want to make sure im gona do it right.
here it goes-im puting in two rear speakers in place of the stock ones for my 91 honda. they already have a harness going into the stock ones. do i need to cut that harness then wire it to the harness for the speakers i got? and if that is the case do i just twist the two wires together and put one of those plastic caps one it?
thanks in advance- and feal free to leave a few tips if you want
Replies (5)
swez on 12/17/2004 10:09:59
Once you know what size speakers are already there, then you can just remove the original ones and install new. As for wiring termination, can use exsisting wires and splice into the harness wires with 3M Scotchlok wire connectors. Like this:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=082-105
Can find these at WalMart or any decent car parts store like Pep Boys, Auto Zone or similar. You will need 2 per speaker. Pick up a few spares too. These come in handy for many wiring projects.
Swez
fat_gut on 12/17/2004 12:59:17
thanks- i got it done and it works
swez on 12/17/2004 17:28:37
Well done!
Swez
PS Avoid using house type wire nuts as they can come loose over time with vibration, unless well taped.
ttocs on 12/17/2004 19:52:33
swez I am afraid I am going to have to disagree with your choice of connectors... T-taps and conniectors like these are an installers friend as they are super easy to use. However after a while they corrode quickly and just do not work well in the long run. Most shops do not use them for this reason.
Twist nuts are also a no-no in the bay. They can be pulled off or just pop off if not tightened. You would be better off investing in a wire crimper, and some appropriat conntectors(butt connectors and such). They only cost a little more, but hole up better.
Swez, hope I didn't step on your toes, just wanted to give an installers view.
swez on 12/17/2004 22:43:40
I am not offended...
If you know the crimp style to be more effective, I trust that. I have used the Scotchlok's before on many 12 volt applications... including boat trailer lighting and under the hood. They have not failed me in over 4 years. The trailer is kept outside all year (winter) and submerged in water, many times. Again, no failures to date and no hard feelings either.
I trust your judgements! Just not had any unfavorable results yet.
Swez
here it goes-im puting in two rear speakers in place of the stock ones for my 91 honda. they already have a harness going into the stock ones. do i need to cut that harness then wire it to the harness for the speakers i got? and if that is the case do i just twist the two wires together and put one of those plastic caps one it?
thanks in advance- and feal free to leave a few tips if you want
Replies (5)
swez on 12/17/2004 10:09:59
Once you know what size speakers are already there, then you can just remove the original ones and install new. As for wiring termination, can use exsisting wires and splice into the harness wires with 3M Scotchlok wire connectors. Like this:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=082-105
Can find these at WalMart or any decent car parts store like Pep Boys, Auto Zone or similar. You will need 2 per speaker. Pick up a few spares too. These come in handy for many wiring projects.
Swez
fat_gut on 12/17/2004 12:59:17
thanks- i got it done and it works
swez on 12/17/2004 17:28:37
Well done!
Swez
PS Avoid using house type wire nuts as they can come loose over time with vibration, unless well taped.
ttocs on 12/17/2004 19:52:33
swez I am afraid I am going to have to disagree with your choice of connectors... T-taps and conniectors like these are an installers friend as they are super easy to use. However after a while they corrode quickly and just do not work well in the long run. Most shops do not use them for this reason.
Twist nuts are also a no-no in the bay. They can be pulled off or just pop off if not tightened. You would be better off investing in a wire crimper, and some appropriat conntectors(butt connectors and such). They only cost a little more, but hole up better.
Swez, hope I didn't step on your toes, just wanted to give an installers view.
swez on 12/17/2004 22:43:40
I am not offended...
If you know the crimp style to be more effective, I trust that. I have used the Scotchlok's before on many 12 volt applications... including boat trailer lighting and under the hood. They have not failed me in over 4 years. The trailer is kept outside all year (winter) and submerged in water, many times. Again, no failures to date and no hard feelings either.
I trust your judgements! Just not had any unfavorable results yet.
Swez
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