Adding a freeview receiver to double din

[rasa]

Originally Posted by coolcat

If the aerial is a powered aerial ( black and red cables as well as the aerial lead ) then you can scotch lock the red and black wires to the same as above

so i just put these wires onto the same wires as the dvb-t were scotch locked to, will it be ok in the same place

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by rasa

so i just put these wires onto the same wires as the dvb-t were scotch locked to, will it be ok in the same place

I would suggest using another set of scotch locks further down the cable as trying to squeeze three wires into one lock would probably compromise the connection

[rasa]

Originally Posted by coolcat

I would suggest using another set of scotch locks further down the cable as trying to squeeze three wires into one lock would probably compromise the connection

sorry if i was not clear, thats what i meant, just ordered 10 cilps, i could not get any local, i have done some research and the clips do get some bad reviews, if the clips are not used how do you actually join the wires as if i snip the loom wire then join it to the dv wire there will be a loose end from the loom, or am i missing the label as they say

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by rasa

sorry if i was not clear, thats what i meant, just ordered 10 cilps, i could not get any local, i have done some research and the clips do get some bad reviews, if the clips are not used how do you actually join the wires as if i snip the loom wire then join it to the dv wire there will be a loose end from the loom, or am i missing the label as they say

They get bad reviews mainly due to peeps not crimping them up tight or worse than that cutting back the insulation which then means they don't make a good connection.
However, the best option always is to solder the connections and sleeve them with heat shrink
Not for the faint hearted wielding a soldering iron near that lovely dashboard with the worry of solder splash on carpets or seats
If your not good at soldering stick to the scotch
locks or failing that you could use bullet or spade crimps or terminal strip.
The aim is the same which ever you choose.
Please make sure that all live connections are adequately insulated when your connections are made to avoid risk of any live wires shorting to an earth 'such as the case of your double din' .

[rasa]

Originally Posted by coolcat

They get bad reviews mainly due to peeps not crimping them up tight or worse than that cutting back the insulation which then means they don't make a good connection.
However, the best option always is to solder the connections and sleeve them with heat shrink
Not for the faint hearted wielding a soldering iron near that lovely dashboard with the worry of solder splash on carpets or seats
If your not good at soldering stick to the scotch
locks or failing that you could use bullet or spade crimps or terminal strip.
The aim is the same which ever you choose.
Please make sure that all live connections are adequately insulated when your connections are made to avoid risk of any live wires shorting to an earth 'such as the case of your double din' .

so after the scotch clips are applied should i wrap in insulation tape.

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by rasa

so after the scotch clips are applied should i wrap in insulation tape.

You shouldn't need to as the plastic cover of the scotch lock is the insulation.
Having said that it will do no harm to do so

[rasa]

when do you think you will be doing the aerial how to, as ive got my scotch clips and ready to go, but want to fit altogetther