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18th November 2021, 20:43 | #11 |
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Not a factory fit then after all, there are no relays in the factory fit BMW unit. Relays suggest a general purpose towing unit.
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Indeed it was not.
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2nd December 2021, 18:21 | #13 |
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I put the trim back yesterday which was a right fiddle given the large clump of indecent scotchloks and relays preventing the main side boot trim from recessing correctly. I undid my taped and cable-tied Tidy work and re-did it so that the trim fitted in snugly. Then I had the thought that I should perhaps have re-tested the 7-pin socket with the proprietary device before sealing everything inside. Guess what? One indicator now doesn't work. Undoubtedly a Scotchlok. My schoolboy error though. Out it all comes again tomorrow. Pfft.
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Scotchlocks are only of any use in my estimation as a strictly temp. get you home fix, especially when they are tucked away and difficult to get at, more so where they maybe subject to moisture or water ingress outside the cabin. For permanent joins or those that may need disassembly in the future and dependant on location I use a variety of socket / plug connectors waterproof or otherwise, Wago's, chocolate blocks etc mainly from the offerings of such as RS Components, CPC and others. Yes, using such as these connectors costs a little extra and a little more time, but both well spent for longevity of the joint or if the need arises for disconnections / testing. Similarly if the bundle of your work in hand, cables, joints, relays etc has to be forced into a cramped space, then extend the loom, there are in many instances a larger space nearby where the bits will fit comfortably, even two separate locations, again more cost in time and a bit of cable but in similar circumstances it's a nice feeling when replacing covers and panels that they won't need to come off in the future for that elusive Scotchlock fault.
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I remember buying a Scotchlock kit from my "friendly" motor factor rep after he demonstrated how "easy" they were, way back in the 70's. We were in late January, on one of the cold snaps near to the M62, with an HGV fleet, so the new fangled connectors were fantastic! I would say for a maximum of a week, when the salt got into them and they all dropped off! The rep had a "frosty" reception when he returned and gave me a free box of conventional joints for free! I have used Scotchlocks occasionally since, but prefer soldered and crimped connections where possible. Salted rainwater is evil for electrics! (especially commercial rear lamps!)
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Scotchloks are bad news, they are a quick fix, but not reliable long term. A little moisture, which you always get in cars anyway, they oxidise and the connection becomes poor, especially at 12v. Much better if you can, to solder all joints and tape over thoroughly. A quicker way is to use crimps, put again they need carefully protecting with tape to keep moisture out.
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The good news though is that it only took a few minutes to strip the rear trim out again this morning and find the culprit... which was a pulled connection from the 6-way relay. Scotchloks are still crδp though. All sorted. Dougie.
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