Date:         Wed, 26 Apr 2000 09:44:38 +0100
Reply-To:     Peter Cassidy <pcassidy@APPLE.COM>
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From:         Peter Cassidy <pcassidy@APPLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: o2  sensor wire splicing
Comments: To: Gary <glee@ULTRALINK.COM>
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>Can I solder O2 sensor lead wires?  Or should I use solderless crimp
>connectors?
>I know my pyrometer wire needs to be joined mechanically, it cannot be
>soldered.
>I was wondering if soldering the connectors on would affect sensor output.
>
>I've got a 4 wire (with ground) oxygen sensor I would like to use with my
>digifant  van.

I picked up the cheaper Bosch O2 sensor last year & had a go at splicing
it onto the old connector & cable. It was a success but it was a major
pain trying to tin the wires before soldering. Apparently the wires aren't
copper & it took a major amount of heat to get them tinned. If I was doing
it again, I'd go for the crimp & heat-shrink option ....

Pete C

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