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Old 06-19-2022, 11:07 AM   #1
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I did a professional crimp job this time and VOILA...the sub is back at its full potential.
Easy to solve, but not obvious. Luckily, I checked the ground wiring first.
I solder and shrink tube my connections. I haven't had any trouble with connections coming apart. On this project, it was difficult to obtain access to the spot where I needed to solder the speaker wire connections. With some minor contortions I was able to make strong solder joints.

I've had to solder together some heavy gauge wire for other projects including this one on my 2005 Mercedes C230: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/820479-memory-seat-retrofit.html

I have the Porsche to be less complicated to work on than a newer Mercedes.

I found that this device was indispensable for applying sufficient heat to the joint:



I need to exercise caution when using this to avoid setting anything on fire.
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