on 26/3/03 4:57 pm, Mike Miller wrote:

> Volks,
>
> My high beam light went out so like a good [read anal] van owner I thought
> to replace it.
>
> It costs $9.
>
> The film carrying the wiring is NLA.
>
> Oops.
>
> I thought to tack solder some fine wire over the break.  Anyone got a better
> idea?
>
> Mike

Mike,

I have tapped into foil and repaired it a few times. Scrape off the plastic
to expose the copper (razorblade), be careful, don't go at it too hard. Wipe
down exposed copper with alcohol. Tin your wire "jumper(s)" and use a good
iron. Don't dick around, if the solder doesn't flow quickly stop and clean
area again.

I have used 20-22 gauge Teflon insulated, tinned copper wire. You have to be
careful not to let the wire pull on the foil, restrain it in some way, I've
used a spot of RTV silicon to locate and secure the wire.

Alistair

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