Do You Even Splice, Bro? | Splicing Basics for Car Wiring

In this video I’m breaking down the basics of wire splicing for automotive wiring — showing you which splices actually work and which ones should go straight in the trash. You’ll learn: – ❌ The common vinyl butt connectors that fail under heat and vibration – ⚠️ The splices that sometimes work, but take more effort and the right tools – ✅ The tin-plated copper splices I actually trust in real harness building Whether you’re wiring a project car, repairing a daily driver, or starting your first custom harness, proper splicing techniques are the foundation of reliable car wiring. With the right tool and method, you’ll never have wires pulling out again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔧 Klein Tools 1005 Cutting/Crimping Tool 👉 https://amzn.to/4tJFTIp As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: Why Proper Splicing Matters 00:44 - The Only Tool You Need: Klein 1005 Crimper 01:51 - The "Garbage" Pile: Why We Avoid Vinyl Taps & Splices 02:23 - Not Today, Satan: Getting Rid of Inferior Parts 02:51 - The Problem with Brass Connectors: Fragility & Fiddliness 04:18 - How to Use AB Crimpers for Insulation Gripping 06:18 - The PIN87 Standard: Tin-Plated Seamless Copper Barrels 07:49 - Step-by-Step: The Proper Splicing Technique 08:18 - Tech Tip: Setting the Gap & Overlapping Wires 08:52 - The Final Crimp: Visual Inspection & Integrity 09:21 - Outro: Friends Don't Let Friends Use Vinyl Connectors 🎵 Music: Body Double --- Karl Casey ‪@WhiteBatAudio‬ Lexicon --- Karl Casey ‪@WhiteBatAudio‬