So I've always installed all my own head units. And they've all always worked fine, however in reading threads here I've noticed a lot of people talking about soldering... ya, um, I never do that. Butt connectors and electrical tape has always been my method.

Does anyone here know of a thread or reference one could look at for a HOW-TO on proper wiring? I.E. grounding, harness pairing, etc.

This is probably a stupid question, but thats what I'm here for!

Cheers, JR

Quick splices and butt splices FTW!!

Ive installed all my own units for 15 years and never soldered and never had a problem. The first time I actually soldered was when I installed the PAC SWI-PS last March. It requires a resistor to be soldered to the negative wire. I have allways used splicing caps or connectors. Granted, soldering is best but in my opinion not a must to do a proper install. As long as your not going to be going in and out of your dash a lot and causeing stress on the connections I wouldn't worry about it. Go with what you know. If you deviate now from what has worked for you all this time you stand a greater chance of something going wrong. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps.

Excellent point sir. That does go againsty personal motto though... If it ain't broke, F with it until it is!