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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: tripleb on August 18, 2008, 01:51:46 PM

Title: turn signal wire lengthening
Post by: tripleb on August 18, 2008, 01:51:46 PM
What kind of wire can I use to lengthen the turn signals wires?  I've replaced the OEM ones with micro ones and the wires are about 1.5" - 2" short.
Title: Re: turn signal wire lengthening
Post by: the mole on August 18, 2008, 01:57:06 PM
Something about the same size or bigger than what's on them now, any colour you like! If you don't have a soldering iron, the easy way would be to get some crimp connectors and make a short 'extension cord' with the appropriate connectors at each end.
Title: Re: turn signal wire lengthening
Post by: sledge on August 18, 2008, 02:21:58 PM
Something that will handle 3.5 amps @12v.......1mm dia PVC insulated will do. Chop a length off an extension lead, solder and heatshrink will be the most reliable method.
Title: Re: turn signal wire lengthening
Post by: LOUiE on August 18, 2008, 05:48:21 PM
the OEM system is 18 guage.  My aftermarket signals were the same.

got some wire from Canadian Tire (which i realise most of you dont have) but I bet NAPA or another parts store would have it.
Title: Re: turn signal wire lengthening
Post by: The Buddha on August 18, 2008, 06:08:35 PM
Quote from: the mole on August 18, 2008, 01:57:06 PM
Something about the same size or bigger than what's on them now, any colour you like! If you don't have a soldering iron, the easy way would be to get some crimp connectors and make a short 'extension cord' with the appropriate connectors at each end.

This is one more reason I hate the damn aftermarket ones ... they always give you wire that is just a shade too short ... Like that much extra wire was gonna affect their bottom line.
Cool.
Buddha.