Wiring Harness Issue

[Avanzi]

Hello All.

I have a 97 Accord with Panasonic CD Player. Started having problems with right side speakers front and back cutting in and out a few months ago, not necessarily at the same time. Finally pulled out the radio over the weekend and played with the wiring harness and easily duplicated the problem.

The wiring harness splices are not soldered but are twisted tight and covered with black electrical tape. My question is why do the speaker cut in and out if the connections appear tight and will soldering the connections get rid of the problem. Or is it some electrical thing only electricians and experienced installers would know about.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Pics attached.

Sergio

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[starkfu 10+ year member]

just cause the wires appear tight and are just "twisted" together doesn't mean they are making a good electrical connection.

Soldering is the way to go, however, you could also use crimp caps or butt splices.

 

[Thomas Nicolas 10+ year member]

check the connection on the speakers as well

 

[kross 10+ year member]

You say you easily duplicated the problem while playing with the wiring harness. Sounds like you proved the wires are not, in fact, making good contact.

Solder and heat shrink is best, but crimp connectors are easier, and acceptable. But please, no twisted wires and electrical tape!

 

[Avanzi]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/veryhappy.gif.fec4fed33b4a1279cf10bdd45a039dae.gif Thanks for the help folks. Soldered and now works great.

Sergio