Wire Splicing

Your Friend · 02-27-2007, 10:15 AM

What is the best way to hardwire into the aux port? Would it be soldering or simply just cutting the wires stripping them and connecting them?

BobNYC · 02-27-2007, 10:41 AM

Here's a great thread on it: Hardwired MP3 Player

Hyperion · 02-27-2007, 10:56 AM

I always prefer using Scotchloks, they are quick, easy to install, and removable if necessary and I have never had any issues with them

bestatchess · 02-27-2007, 11:49 AM

The best way would be to solder & heat shrink, keeping in mind that the wire from the AUX port to the HU is shielded and that you don't want to introduce any ground loops or you will get noise.

Your Friend · 02-27-2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bestatchess

The best way would be to solder & heat shrink, keeping in mind that the wire from the AUX port to the HU is shielded and that you don't want to introduce any ground loops or you will get noise.

How can I avoid ground loops?

bestatchess · 02-27-2007, 12:04 PM

Make sure that any grounds on any device spliced into the AUX wiring and any shield grounds go to the same ground as the HU.

For detailed info, go to www.bcae1.com and search the site for "ground loop"