How to Splice Wires Together in Your Car

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12 жыл бұрын

Splice wires together. How to splice wires together in your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix wiring in your car by cutting out old wiries and splicing in new wires. How to fix bad wiring in your car by splicing. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 44 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Things I used in this video: 1. Wire Cutter: amzn.to/2j304m7 2. Crimp: amzn.to/2kvw2b2 3. Connectors: amzn.to/2AC89T3 4. Electrical Connectors Kit: amzn.to/2AVOi49 5. Common Sense 6. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7 7. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 8. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 9. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

@nathantaylor9387 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a legend

@CanyoneroTimbo 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please put a link to 5? I can't seem to find any myself.

@razzik777 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty will this work with other wires to? Like for example I got bad speakers than need different wires

@drewandjeffers5695 3 жыл бұрын

Excuse me, what's the proper wire gauge for automobiles like cars and trucks?

@thomasreuben150 2 жыл бұрын

i realize I am kind of off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream new series online?

@LiqdPT 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbnail shows what looks like a t-splice. Never talks about t-splices.

@somebellguy Жыл бұрын

Classic Scotty

@kieculpitt407 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for saving me.some time; scrolling on....

@billestep6804 6 жыл бұрын

I just twist the two ends together and put some duct tape or sometimes electrical tape around them. So what if my lights flicker when I hit a bump

@KaasTube 5 жыл бұрын

Well you might dont care about the ligthting but it would suck when the engine stalls because a wire got loose somerwhere

@MqKosmos 5 жыл бұрын

Same, with the right twisting technique there aint even any problems. And i usually use shrink tubes to proof the connection

@mikeries8549 4 жыл бұрын

The right way is to use a zinc connector. The zinc protects your car wiring. It's called "anodic protection". Twisting and taping is bad. The air has water in it. Your copper wires corrode and will turn black so do it right or plan on your car getting sick from the bad wires.

@JakeMaxxx 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@meliiigonz89 2 жыл бұрын

🤦🏽‍♀️

@tonyg-2jz82 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty you're the man. Ive been watching and learning from your videos for years now and just recently my Dad found you on KZfaq (since he wouldn't listen when I told him) and we both get a lot of important information and entertainment from your videos. You've given me the confidence to do certain things I would've never tried before and you even allow my father to not have such a heart attack when I do attempt things on my own. Recently my tps connector went bad and was wondering how I'm going to wire it in cuz the mechanic wanted $2500 just to replace that and the throttle body !

@sheilamalone3453 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty I'm so glad I found your Channel! I'm a do it yourself woman and I appreciate you giving me some instructions that will help me fix my car this weekend.

@dallinlittlefield4350 9 жыл бұрын

Video saved me money! I'm no car expert, but I was able to reconnect a broken reverse light cable. Now I don't have to spend a small fortune for a mechanic/electrician to do what I just did myself! Great video, thanks!

@michael6608 3 жыл бұрын

I feel every garage should have a tech like this guy

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@cabdolla yes, for external connections, but this was an ignition wiring sub harness that goes inside the car under the dash.

@shallpion 12 жыл бұрын

I used these connectors when I was installing an aftermarket radio. I somehow prefer the heat-shrinking connector, so it will seal the connection snug and tight, no water goes in. But they are a little more expensive than the normal connector.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@5315andrebras depends what's wrong. The cables can snap, or can wear and need adjusting. Most have adjusting nuts on em.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@CMLovejoy you check it's resistance with an ohm meter. But try to use the same gauge wire, it's there for a reason.

@wendys390 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty Kilmer! You showed the exact connector that I am needing to fix, so now I know the right way to do it. Thanks a million!

@ZDragin 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty Kilmer, just fixed my headlight that had been out since winter, The electrical socket had burnt out and had to cut it and replace it with a new connector useing this video!

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

the old jettas like that were well made vehicles. The newer ones are rolling plastic piles of junk as they age.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@Dicofole if it's an external connection open to the elements, you can do this. But this one goes inside the dash.

@chestonanderson 3 жыл бұрын

Don't you mean you can't lol

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@ReclusiarchGrimaldus sure, a short somewhere. I'd start by checking the ignition switch myself, they go bad a LOT in accords.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

they can break in many different ways, being electronic. Basically any partial use can still work.

@warrenb9343 Жыл бұрын

Good grief, not sure why this popped up for me. A 10-year old Scotty vid. Loved it, great entertainment. Obviously this was filmed while you still had control of your hands! Thanks Scotty!

@richardholler4419 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scotty, for making life more livable!

@tromafan 12 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your videos, they are always a great help!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

in that case you can get waterproof connectors that cost a lot more, or use these and then seal them with silicone

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@213vatoslocos unfortunately you need a dealer level scan computer to analyze and fix ABS braking systems. Otherwise, expensive parts guessing. Just how those are

@notinservice1278 7 жыл бұрын

my hats off to you sir good videos

@samsonevickis 12 жыл бұрын

I like the cat cameo in the background during the crimping demonstration.

@SPADEREII Жыл бұрын

He made me press like with that pose in the back of the truck😂 but thanks, completely forgot to use the butt connectors

@michael6692 5 жыл бұрын

hi scotty mick from the uk here ,, i have high repect for you ,, but i was told to solder wires useing flux then solder then the dielectric grease dielectric grease between the shrink rap and heat with a lighter untill the grease comes out of both ends

@hummarstra 12 жыл бұрын

Even if I can't currently use the info you provide, I always enjoy your videos, Scotty.

@roncooke2188 4 жыл бұрын

Should be on national television and every viewer smiling

@rumtorun 11 жыл бұрын

Hey, great video! I have one question though. Do you know a source for buying the small metal terminal connectors that snap into the plastic specialty automotive pigtail connectors?? Much like the one you used in your first example. In my case I had a wire melt all the way to the connector so splicing new wire isn't an option. So far I haven't had any luck at the wreckers.

@tyranusmaul 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is the shit! Great instructional informative videos with both good quality visual and voice, fast and to the point. great personality, makes the videos fun and enjoyable.

@katieducky23 12 жыл бұрын

Ok i'm not gonna lie i laughed till i cried when you said "butt connectors" it screams so many inappropriate jokes when immature people hear it lol!

@bakesbooms 12 жыл бұрын

good vid scotty keep up the great work thanks

@vincesina5417 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty I love your videos and you make me laugh all the time.

@dylangermino2011 7 жыл бұрын

I wasnt going to laugh at butt connectors until you brought it up.

@brianwagner2695 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for the help! awesome video

@Shinigamikaras 12 жыл бұрын

All videos are helpful a lot, thanks Mr. Scotty your the best mechanic i ever see..

@cabdolla 12 жыл бұрын

@scottykilmer love all your videos, keep em coming!

@royaltysanchez8427 4 жыл бұрын

Do I have to disconnect battery to splice harnesses pigtails wires

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@FrankaDith cause my garage is full of stuff, no room to work in there anymore

@johnboys92 8 ай бұрын

Lol Scotty put Xmas music on his tool box scene

@pululo98 6 жыл бұрын

You are the best teacher ever thanks Scotty.

@giovannimoncada3460 11 жыл бұрын

I just bought a pair headlight socket connectors (ceramic ones) for my eclipse since the oem factory melted (common in mitsubishi eclipse and galants). So I will just need to splice the wires with the new ceramic connectors right? Thank you

@felixsanchez7090 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty exactly what I needed and not a drop more or less

@Wow-me3dk 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks these videos help a lot!

@traumahawk517 12 жыл бұрын

great vid scotty as always,I just got done wiring in a set of KC Offroad lights and 2 additional sets of air horns complete with inlines fuses and relays. :):):):) good stuff scotty! keep up the great work!

@slickyblick 2 жыл бұрын

missing this type of scotty.

@ashleysherin5025 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty! My headlights and highbeams went out last night. This seemed to happen not long after I went over a large bump in the road. Could this be a possibility that the wires just got loose and there's a bad connection or something more serious like needing to replace the wiring entirely?

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@nomphajvaj you have to take it all apart to reset it, no way out of that.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

yes, that works too, but better to solder and heat shrink.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

sounds like burned electrical wiring, check under the dash for melted wires, especially the ignition wiring and switch

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

they're at work when I film em

@trulymeparker 12 жыл бұрын

I did that on the weekend hiding my speaker wiring behind the rear boot panels. Really hard to connect wires when its hard to see behind panels but i managed! Thanks Scotty

@denissemartinez2523 7 жыл бұрын

you are the best!!!!

@alvez72 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty I like all u videos

@paulstoolbox 12 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@chrismayer3919 6 жыл бұрын

Solder and Son electricians- 'let us get into your shorts!' ;-) Great video Scott!

@MrMalintent 9 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Thanks!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

I would assume you rewired it incorrectly and are now sending power to the alternator with the key off.

@drewsquickfix 6 жыл бұрын

Good video thanks scotty!

@Demonichellfighter 12 жыл бұрын

haha badass scotty, love all ur vids man.

@omarG19100 12 жыл бұрын

great video scotty.

@jalal636 9 жыл бұрын

thanks man you are awesome .

@f82man Жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, Nice '72 vette there.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

get a test light and test all the connections to see if they are or aren't getting full power then

@ringbolt9 12 жыл бұрын

great info

@Dicofol1 12 жыл бұрын

Would you apply dielectric grease to the bare wire before sliding on the connector on the bare wire to prevent oxidation/corrosion ? Thanks

@sriny1512 12 жыл бұрын

Good Work Scotty, Easy fix, after watching your video. Many thanks. Keep doing more n more videos.

@jessiesykes5325 7 жыл бұрын

always helpful.

@MrLarryQ 12 жыл бұрын

Nice video Scotty. I think weelgunny makes a good point about soldering too; any chance you can make a vid showing that wire repair method as well?

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@MrJDMReviewers that part went inside the car, no worries there. If in a wet zone like under the hood, go ahead and use heat shrink.

@jimoray3 3 жыл бұрын

You are too dang witty and funny. Did I say you are good? Nope great

@baiwldrnner 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I have to ask: would soldering be a good alternative to fixing wires?

@scottykilmer 9 жыл бұрын

sure, but then you have to seal the solder with wire covering material, and need a lot of room for a soldering iron

@gunner2570 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty!

@connordavidson9266 3 жыл бұрын

Loving this video in 2021

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

yes

@dennisakoglu2718 2 жыл бұрын

Hands up 🙌 good work thx scottie

@daredevil22 12 жыл бұрын

Always the best advice

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

do this video, splice new wire in for the squashed parts and PRAY the lights weren't on when the seat moved cause that could have burned them all out

@giovannimoncada3460 11 жыл бұрын

Ok I will take your advice. Thank you sir.

@salvadormayorga3145 3 жыл бұрын

Watched this video after the wires for one of my rear blinkers stopped working. Can't thank you enough

@DingDangg 11 жыл бұрын

lol I did this to redo my whole wiring harness for my stereo that the previous owner butchered, works great.

@Liamautomechanic 12 жыл бұрын

is the vw in the vid a 1.6 looks similar to the vw bora??

@dangerline95 12 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, is it good or bad to put gas/oil mixture (50:1) that was from a snowblower that is done for the winter in your car? Thanks

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

you don't want to be hearing grinding sounds, try removing the fan belts and pray the noise goes away, then it's something a belt drives. If it stays, it's inside the engine or transmission, Big money there, I'd dump it quick. Try cleaning the fuel injectors for the starting.

@Mr89SHEEP 12 жыл бұрын

You're a wise man. You adore Toyota !

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@hilltop7 true, but I was fixing an ignition wiring harness, it lives inside the steering column

@lch3303 5 жыл бұрын

I have an f150 2002 truck and i want to know if i could do this to extend the "blinker" wire..bcuz i put the steering wheel up and down n then blinkers dont work when i have the steering wheel low...and i heard its bcuz the wires are too short.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

yes, on computer wiring you must use the same exact gauge wiring and solder it together

@--Skip-- 2 жыл бұрын

Have missed you much, Scotty!

@MarcoS-fb3qr 6 жыл бұрын

What if the wires are different colors can I just use any regular black wiring gage? For example, the wires on an alternator.

@mountainbiker5246 10 жыл бұрын

thanks scotty i just like to see what the alternative is but yes costly

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@hazmatcom1 tons of thing, but often weak injectors on those, try my video "how to clean fuel injectors on your car.

@bradpower340 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty got a question for ya. I have a 1996' Ford Contour SE 2.5litre out of nowhere my car stalled one day and smoke starting coming through the AC Vents (white smoke smelt like rubber) the car would NOT turn on, no dash lights nothing not even with a boost. I took the battery out put it in my other vehicle and its good, the oil was not milky at all and the coolant seemed good. Leaving me to believe that its the wiring harness, how would I go about finding the right wire?

@kyleryan7475 6 жыл бұрын

Love how loud and to the point this guy is

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@john5246 yea good luck on that one. On american cars, often a bad BCM does that.

@chppper67 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty

@dynagaming2693 7 жыл бұрын

If you have the ability to, I'd highly suggest soldering and heat-shrink tubing when splicing wires as opposed to using crimp connectors. The quality of the work is much better, and it's less likely to come loose and short out. Butt connectors work fine in a pinch (no pun intended), but solder and heat-shrink if you want something permanent. Same thing when putting in aftermarket stereos (for people who own older cars with crappy stock stereos), nothing makes me more frustrated than when I see twist-on connectors used in stereo installation. Then these people wonder why their stereos sound like garbage and / or stop working because the wires came loose, not realizing that vibration in the vehicle tends to loosen things up.

@gmcarfreak 11 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I don't understand electrical systems , that's the only thing im stuck on. how do u know when its a bad wire or wiring system ?

@lupik13 10 жыл бұрын

Hy. i have burned the wires on the interior lights of my car ( don't ask). when i wanted to change them i was stuck because i couldn't reach them anymore. i don't know if the go under the hood or inside the car. I have a 2001 ford focus. thanks in advance.

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

you will have to remove all the wiring and parts in the way to find what is burned and what can be saved and then splice new wire into the burned parts

@HellinBack 5 жыл бұрын

got a wiring issue to the starter from the inside of the car on my 02 gt not sure what is the best way to fix it tried twist connectors didn't seem to work. but i also only had smaller wire at the time. and it goes from a 14 gauge wire down to like a 10 on the connector it connects to.