Blake21 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake21 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I think the ends of my wires where it's half assed crimped might be the problem, can't do nothing with it until I get my crimper monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwking Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 so, it might not cure your problem but it'll help a lot. that 8ga ground HAS to go. make your grounds equal to your power runs in term of flow. the phrase i always stick to is "You can't fill it with a fire hose and empty it with a garden hose" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake21 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 That's pretty good I like that, yea I'm going to Im just very impatiently waiting on my crimper to get here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake21 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 What causes the open end of the wire where it's crimped to turn grey? It's a greyish color and a inch or two down the wire is blackish on the inside of insulation. It's only one wire coming off of my alternator doing this the rest are not like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 heat, caused by high resistance, due to poor connection from using a bench vice for crimping most likely. and being exposed to the elements doesn't help. what brand wire are you using? you may have already mentioned it, but I'm unsure. SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake21 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 It's bulls brand or something, seems like pretty good stuff it's just that one cable but the connection Isn't the best I want even pretend it is, I also don't have any heat shrink on it, gonna have to step my wiring game up for sure lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowfkncar Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 On 01/04/2017 at 5:41 PM, Blake21 said: It's bulls brand or something, seems like pretty good stuff it's just that one cable but the connection Isn't the best I want even pretend it is, I also don't have any heat shrink on it, gonna have to step my wiring game up for sure lol If it said bullz audio, stay away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Copper wire turning black is oxidation and needs to be cut out and replaced, it is a point of higher resistance and will cause a problem if you just let it go. Make sure you use self sealing shrink tubing and tin all your connections after you crimp them to prevent any further oxidation. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake21 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Ok so I'll trash the bulls audio cable go with my 2/0 weld cable and what do you mean tin it after crimping?solder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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