Pat
Supporter
As my car is well into its second decade, I've noticed some corrosion and loosening of some of the under dash spade connectors. Those with the corrosion also seem to run a little warm compared to others when under an electrical load. I suspect the conditions are related.
In all cases the wiring seems to stay cool indicating the gauge is appropriate. The most troublesome area seems to be where my early CAV had the Bosch relay fix on the keyed ignition switch.
So I figure it's time to replace some of the connectors that look tired and have lost the snug fit of their younger years. So that poses two questions:
-Any recommendations for high quality spade connectors?
-Is a crimp connection better that solder?
-Should I elect to go with an upgrade from the LUCAS ignition switch is there one that can handle the amperage without the need of the relay?
In all cases the wiring seems to stay cool indicating the gauge is appropriate. The most troublesome area seems to be where my early CAV had the Bosch relay fix on the keyed ignition switch.
So I figure it's time to replace some of the connectors that look tired and have lost the snug fit of their younger years. So that poses two questions:
-Any recommendations for high quality spade connectors?
-Is a crimp connection better that solder?
-Should I elect to go with an upgrade from the LUCAS ignition switch is there one that can handle the amperage without the need of the relay?