mikec Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi guys, just sorting out my stuff, reading around I can't seem to get a yes or no as to wether I need an aftermarket regulator or will the standard one do? Also could someone tell me what sort of crimping need for this? Cheers mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Use the standard fuel regulator. That's the wiring for a lambda sensor isn't it ? I cleaned the wires up and then soldered them into a loom. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ok nice one saves me a few quid Yep lambda, suppose I could just solder them, but soldering doesn't really agree with me :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 They're not the easiest of wires to solder. Need sanding etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Do you know what the crimp tool, would be? I'd rather buy a tool and crimp it proper than make a half assed soldering attempt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Tool will be spendy Either as Zim says or pop 2x plugs or 1x super seal 4 way plug on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 And as Zim says std prv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Noisy Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I had no problem soldering the standard Nige lambda sensor wires, just cut the crimps off any extended the wires up to the bulkhead where they are terminated with a Superseal plug so i can swap between Wideband and narrowband. Soldering is kinda necessary, but its not difficult. THE ABSOLUTE KEY is to use good solder. Draper Regular solder for instance is useless, I can't solder with it, whereas Draper Expert is lovely stuff. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Soldering Lambda wires can be tricky as they are often not just copper, but something more heat-proof. I'm not sure what DOES work other than a decent crimp, there must be something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 If you read many of the Lambda sensor instructions, it says clearly NOT to solder them due to being different metals, and possibilities of causing bad joints, and electrical oddities in the signal. I've just used a 4-way econoseal connector, seems to work OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Just bare about an inch, wrap them around each other and put a bit of sellotape over them... thats what people do on cars I've bought before anyway I crimped mine into a 4-way waterproof plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Just bare about an inch, wrap them around each other and put a bit of sellotape over them... thats what people do on cars I've bought before anyway I crimped mine into a 4-way waterproof plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Just bare about an inch, wrap them around each other and put a bit of sellotape over them... thats what people do on cars I've bought before anyway I crimped mine into a 4-way waterproof plug. Sounds good, I'll do that :0 These econoseal plugs, they need a special crimper, is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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