Need wiring help, what connectors to use?

[niSm095]

I wired up my SAFC tonight using these types of connections, only difference I think is that a spade connection plugs into one side:



Problem is, if I bump, tap or wiggle most of the wires the AFC and/or the car shuts off.

Now, I used the ones just like the picture, I believe they were 16-18 gauge. Given the diameter of the ECU wires should I have used smaller connectors like those above, OR....what sort of connections would you recommend?

[nicku]

you dont want to use that man...although i have it on my car from the previous owner....i havent had any problem, though. Once I have time, I am gonna get all the wires soldered...
solering them is the best way man.

[importdude]

if u intend to tap at lease use T-TAPS(allows you to use male spades)

i hate thoese splices makes it unclean, also never liked how is

solder is the way to go

for ecu wires use RED 22-18

[Nachtmensch]

those are absolutely the worst way to do electrical connections. cut, strip, solder, heatshrink, wrap.

you dont plan to remove it do you?

[Sir]

I agree that the connectors you used are worthless.

But proper crimp will work just as good as soldering and is usually easier for people.

[Z U L8R]

hehe, you get the idea

[niSm095]

you live you learn right? went back and soldered everything, and it's good to go. Last time I'll ever do anything BUT solder