Bare cluster wire

[95escahoe]

So I went to go install my new instrument cluster and found out one of the wires got damaged at some point (the cluster still functioned fine) is it ok to wrap that in electrical tape? It’s a very small break in the wire


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[HiHoeSilver]

So I went to go install my new instrument cluster and found out one of the wires got damaged at some point (the cluster still functioned fine) is it ok to wrap that in electrical tape? It’s a very small break in the wire


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Define break.

 

[95escahoe]

Define break.

Maybe I should rephrase that, the copper wire isn’t damaged, just the outer layer that protects the wire is damaged in a very small spot, still functioned 100% fine, so I was thinking with it being low voltage and being that once the cluster is back in there the wires won’t be moved a lot taping it would be fine, what are your thoughts?


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[HiHoeSilver]

Maybe I should rephrase that, the copper wire isn’t damaged, just the outer layer that protects the wire is damaged in a very small spot, still functioned 100% fine, so I was thinking with it being low voltage and being that once the cluster is back in there the wires won’t be moved a lot taping it would be fine, what are your thoughts?


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As long as the copper is good, tape is fine.

 

[95escahoe]

As long as the copper is good, tape is fine.

Thanks


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[Doubeleive]

sometimes I put a small ziptie over the tape so it can't ever come unraveled

 

[95escahoe]

sometimes I put a small ziptie over the tape so it can't ever come unraveled

That a pretty good idea


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[HiHoeSilver]

sometimes I put a small ziptie over the tape so it can't ever come unraveled

You need better tape, lol.

 

[PG01]

Was just gonna say, need real electrical tape...

 

[Doubeleive]

I like insurance a ziptie provides that, hot glue keeps connectors from coming loose to, I'm pretty rough on stuff sometimes, strip nuts and bolts, break tools, you name it. I finally had to get a torque wrench because I cant judge "tight" it can always be tighter. lol