Originally Posted by Blusmbl
Originally Posted by markz528
Biggest problem is cracking. The solder does not do well in vibration environments and a car is a vibration environment.


x2. The wiring will typically crack where the solder ends, we have seen it over and over on durability routes. From what I understand, connections aren't supposed to be soldered on airplanes for the same reason.


I must take longer than 30 years because my crimped and soldered connections that I made are still good. I think as long as you keep your wires from vibrations and run it in insulated clamps like I do there won't be an issue. I use crimp terminals for interior wiring or connections that aren't exposed to the weather. After 40 years as an Import technician I have seen my share of corroded crimped connectors here in the rust belt.

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