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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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I will take a pic in the Am and show you guys what I am talking about. There is no wire left to crimp onto.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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So the wire busted off inside the light?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Yeah, solder and heat shrink is the ideal repair. But for me, at work, time is money. Heat shrinkable butt connectors with a good pair of crimping pliers get the job done.
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That's why I don't use crimps.I have spent more time chasing down someones crimp gone bad than probly any other electrical problem.
My way takes a couple minutes longer but is permanent
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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I lost my brand new phone in a grain bin.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rbaker6336
That's why I don't use crimps.I have spent more time chasing down someones crimp gone bad than probly any other electrical problem.
My way takes a couple minutes longer but is permanent
They're a love/hate thing, aren't they?

I love using them because they're a quick repair, and my repairs never come back. But, I have had to go and repair other people's crimps, and I hate that. Mind you, it makes them easier to spot.
 
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Originally Posted by bigrigfixer
So the wire busted off inside the light?
No its like a Centimeter of wire left on the plug. So the rest of the wire has nothing to attach to.
 
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Originally Posted by deereman4020
I lost my brand new phone in a grain bin.
You mean to tell me you didn't get a leather case with a belt clip on it?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by weekendwarriorfsw32
No its like a Centimeter of wire left on the plug. So the rest of the wire has nothing to attach to.
I think I'm gonna need to see a pic, but you might be able to crimp a new pin onto the wire and insert it into the plug. Or, solder might be the better option. Either way, you're in a bind. Sucks that it has to happen on a brand new truck.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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You mean to tell me you didn't get a leather case with a belt clip on it?
I had it clipped on my belt in a hip holster, but the phone and the holster fell off my belt.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Sorry about your phone Jacob.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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Sorry about your phone Jacob.
Thanks I hope I find it.


I can't get ahead in life.UGH!!!
 
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I'm sure someone will find it!

Who's your provider?
 
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hey Cris!

Jacob the kewl thing is that your phone is like you ...it does all its own stunts! That is some awesome phone.
 
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And the baby hits 3,000
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