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• Re: I got my frig to light -- LED change procedure:
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 4 May 2005 07:44:25 -0700
  ...Or use de-soldering braid (Radio Shack 64-2090) or other "solder sucker" to remove the solder first. 6) Keep the white spacer ring...
• Re: Reed Switch/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:27:29 -0400
  At 04:03 PM 3/18/2011, Troy wrote: >I will break out the solder gun and get busy! Wish me luck. Erm...can...
• Re: Repairing the Foil?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 16:13:26 -0700
  ...Make sure to tin the jumper wire well before you make the solder joint. Use a very hot fine tipped soldering iron and work...
• Re: Installing Radio-------has anyone tried cold heat?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 12:17:40 -0500
  I just got a review of this from a close friend that does a lot of soldering. The first one he picked up from...
• Re: To learn about 12v
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:49:19 -0700
  ...Even though I grew up with a soldering iron in hand and made my living for 6+ years electron chasing and solder jockeying I...
• Re: Strange clock display
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:08:12 -0500
  ...If it *is* soldered, a cracked joint is an ideal place for the sort of behavior you're seeing. Power comes from terminal 14...
• Re: More turn signal indicator mystery
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 1 May 2014 05:33:22 -0700
  My intermittent wiper relay failed recently. (it truly became intermittent!) Two solder joints had cracked. Reheating the joint brought the relay back to life...
• Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:06:08 -0700
  ...I have a low wattage iron, can clean the traces, tin wires, have some soldering experience, but tips on soldering wires to the traces...
• Re: afm capacitor fix question (cap size)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 13:39:50 -0500
  s w wrote: > > the only thing i could find was a 10 mfd tantalum > capacitor(16wvdc maximum)...will this work? if i > solder two...
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:38:23 -0700
  Solder won't stand the continuous vibration of driving. Brazing would be good or you could just cut out the offending piece and join...
• Re: Rear Window Defroster Strips Pretty Much Fugeddaboutit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:39:44 -0400
  ...I'd be fairly astounded if that wasn't soldered to the common bus that runs down the side of the window. If you...
• Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:53:01 -0700
  Ok- So I have a� friend who came over yesterday and soldered a one inch crack in one of the steel coolant pipes which...
• hesitation troubleshooting--re previous post by Steve Cotsford
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 13:16:47 -0800
  ...duplicating the effect of the connector, but with solder. Or does this mean to solder the six wires into two wire groups--each wire...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup and solder versus crimping
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:49:09 -0800
  In my experience it is always better to resist the fast fix and solder the best repair possible, ESPECIALLY in the hard to get...
• Re: Looking for a ballast resistor (86+ Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 19:03:48 -0800
  ...I'm surprised that the wire is made of a metal (or metal alloy) which can be easily soldered to. //Jack '85GL
• Re: What do you infer from this?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:35:45 -0400
  ...It was a bad solder of the voltage regulator on the instrument panel. Re-soldering was the fix. The fuel gauge on mine was...
• Re: Check your grounds
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:59:38 EDT
  ...I prefer a good solder connection. Although, I also find that cold solder joints are a prime culprit for bad electrical connections too.
• Re: Body Work 'Leading'
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 11:21:45 -0300
  ...2) tin the surface using tinmans solder, 60% lead/40% tin, using a torch. Apply some flux, heat up the surface, apply the solder...
• Silver solder?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 95 22:28:34 EDT
  ...I don't figure I could MIG weld it even at low low power, I just tried to silver solder them together, I sanded...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 14:26:08 -0500
  ...A sweat-soldered joint has enormous surface area and a very thin layer of solder that's pulled into the joint by capillary action...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:53:24 -0500
  Two points for peoples' edjumicashon: -If you have a single broken line and a torch and some solder you can fill the broken line...
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:01:47 -0700
  ...Dear Robert, I don't either.� Whatever stress split the pipe may still be operating and a soft-solder butt joint has very little...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:10:11 +0000
  I still do not understand....trying to go back to 1985....how does one selectively NOT incorporate solder into a joint during the wave...
• Re[2]: cold solder and other maladies
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 15:52:42 -0700
  ...cold solder and other maladies Author: H2obxr@aol.com at NBS-Internet-Gateway Date: 12/12/95 4:08 PM In a message dated...
• Re: '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on this one... ; NOT SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 16:57:00 -0400
  ...If it cuts out you have the infamous solder fatigue problem. Well documented in the archives. Some of the larger components in the ECU...
• Re: ECU Testing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:52:05 -0500
  ...Unless you have a really good, fine tip, adjustable heat soldering iron setup and the confidence to perform micro-soldering, you should not attempt...
• insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 18:01:01 -0700
  ...If the solder won't take, cut the wire back a >few inches and splice in a fresh length. Crimped connectors don't work...
• Re: ??? Solder Joint Design ???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 17:07:21 -0400
  ...Sounds >like a recipe for disaster, doesn't it? Since the joints will be unstressed, >I intend to use SOFT, silver bearing solder. Does...
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:43:35 -0700
  ...Whatever stress split the pipe may still be operating and a soft-solder butt joint has very little strength. If the split is along...
• Re: Instrument printed circuit repair?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:34:31 -0700
  I've soldered mine and I'm only fair with an iron. But I suspect a whole lot of soldering will not be a...
• Re: How To Make New Battery To Starter Cable for 2.1 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:55:20 -0500
  If your old cable is in reasonably good shape and you want to save money, clean up the ends and solder new lugs on...
• Re: Spare ECU
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:56:45 -0500
  ...The new clean solder is obvious compared to the nasty looking poor quality wave solder. However these were functional repairs of maybe five or...
• Re: Repairing the Foil?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:33:28 -0700
  ...When I fixed my clock, I soldered to the trace >right at the power connector end where the trace is fat, >and at one...
• 2.1l ECU - Solder Fatigue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:13:58 -0400
  ...Before reflowing the joints I took a few pictures which you can see here: <http://picasaweb.google.com/dbeierl/SolderFatigue#>. You'll get the...
• 2.1 WBX. Triumph Adler or Bosch ECU For Spare?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:37:31 -0700
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/117189706757545167023/SolderFatigue#5556547378686393522 and comments here: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1008B&L=vanagon&P=R19939...
• Heat shrink connectors with solder ring in the middle. Tried 'em
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 19 May 2019 20:58:57 -0500
  I think by now everyone has seen online ads for those clear, heat shrink connectors that have a ring of low temperature solder in...
• Re: How to deal with short ALT cable
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:59:53 -0700
  This is for the large wire? Disconnect battery, solder on a piece of wire, shrink wrap, tape it well, crimp on a new connector...
• Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:16:19 -0700
  ...I didn't solder the posts. What happens if the posts are not attached (I will attach them)? Dan Los Angeles, CA '85 Westy...
• Re: Unbelievable, was Re: Spare ECU
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:08:37 -0600
  The solder fatigue you took pictures of is common for electronics that have been in a vehicle for a long time. usually the parts...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Aug 2018 07:49:19 -0400
  ...I would not recommend soldering to the body as it might damage the seal or other innards. If you do solder, the elegant way...
• Crimp vs splice
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:55:14 -0700
  ...I told him that I would probably fix it with solder later. He told me that crimp connections are better and do fine as...
• Re: Questions for those with Superbright LED flexible strips
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:56:21 -0700
  ...Piece of cake to solder to the copper. They also make version with prepped ends and little plug-in connectors, no soldering there though...
• Re: Van cuts out
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 30 May 2001 08:59:13 -0400
  ...If it cuts out you need some connections re-soldered on the printed circuit board. There are several large components that fatigue their solder...
• Re: I got my frig to light -- LED change procedure:
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 4 May 2005 08:38:16 -0700
  ...Or use de-soldering braid (Radio > Shack 64-2090) or other "solder sucker" to remove the solder first. > 6) Keep the white spacer ring...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:24:29 -0800
  ...Solder the splice with rosin core solder >> 5. Slide the heat-shrink tubing over the splice and >> heat tubing evenly with >> a match or...
• Re: Unbelievable, was Re: Spare ECU
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:19:43 -0800
  That kind of solder fatigue plagues the cruise control amplifiers in '80's/'90's era Mercedes and Audi vehicles. I have two '94...
• Re: Cigar Lighter Wiring Question.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:46:03 -0400
  ...If you have the option between solderless connectors and solder, go the latter route with heat shrink tube. I've never regretted soldering any...
• Re: cold solder and other maladies
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 17:03:19 -0500
  ...I haven't tested the tip of my soldering iron personally, so don't know if this is true or not.
• Unusual Vanagon D radiator sidetank baffle failure and DYI soldering
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:37:40 +0000
  ...When the sidetanks are soldered on, only the edges are soldered and checked for leaks. The baffle would have to be soldered into the...
• Re: How to deal with short ALT cable
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:35:01 -0400
  Lots of recommendations for soldering, and from smarter people than me. But, when I solder stranded wire on a car, my connection often breaks...
• Re: Eurovan Gauge strangeness
  Historical mailing list
  03 Jul 1996 16:41:14 GMT
  ...Remove tach ( It Just plugs in) > >The problem is related to three solder connections in a row at about the >2:00 position in...
• how to splice a 3 wire oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 21:27:11 -0800
  ...Any tips on where to cut off the old plug? should I just use standard solder? shrinkrap plastic over it? or should I try...
• Re: defroster grid repair (instrument cluster ribbon?)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 22:57:14 -0800
  I've carefully scrapped the plastic off of my ribbon and made repairs with a fine tip soldering iron. I've soldered jumpers, changed...
• Re: Liquid wrench and me made it back!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 18:21:11 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The technician suggest soldering >the ring back together. Well it just so happened I had this brand new torch, The sender will work fine...
• Re: It's 22:26!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:50:08 -0400
  ...When you get down to the circuit board, you'll see two adjacent pairs of solder pads, one labelled 12h and the other 24h...
• Re: More turn signal indicator mystery
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 1 May 2014 07:34:26 -0600
  ...in turn can > "force" a cracked solder joint to make contact. > > Image of what I mean. (cracked solder joints on my wiper relay): > > http...
• Re: How To Make New Battery To Starter Cable for 2.1 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Messick
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:58:43 -0800
  ...Any tips on soldering the ends on that big a wire without melting > half the insulation off? Ask your Napa folks if they have...
• ECU repair
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 10:54:29 -0500
  ...The outcome was a little inconsistency in those solder joints. The solder is supposed to "wick" through the circuit board hole as you solder...
• Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:43:00 -0700
  ...Nice to know an ECU can be saved like that! Kind of late to ask but when soldering, did you use a heat sink...
• Re: Recommendation regarding Soldering Irons Requested
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 16:25:34 -0600
  I was considering that type of soldering iron, but I was worried about the presence of a flame near flammable vapours. Does the fact...