S40 L4-1.9L Turbo VIN 29 B4204T3 (2001)
Soldering is a relatively easy method to apply to cable terminals. No expensive equipment is required and the core area dimension is not a critical factor.
The disadvantages with soldering are uneven results and that impurities and dirt on the contact points make it more difficult to get a clean soldered
connection.
To ensure a good contact the soldering point must be free from dirt, oxidized metal, grease, paint etc.
Note! Note! Avoid soldering connections that carry a high power load.
Soldered connection quality
Choice of solder wire, flux and soldering tool as well as the location and method used affect the overall quality of a soldered connection.
Ensure that solder does not creep too far up the cable when soldering a terminal on to a cable, as there is a risk the cable can become brittle and break.
Soldering tool
There are different types of soldering tool. Usually a soldering iron with temperature control is used so that the temperature created on the soldering iron
tip can be adjusted.
Soldering wire
It is important to use soldering wire with a high quality non-corrosive flux. Use 50-50 or 60-40 rosin core solder.
Do NOT use acid flux solder (e.g. plumbing solder) as this will cause oxidization.
When to solder
If a terminal has been crimped using a tool not intended for terminal crimping then the cable terminal must be soldered.
To avoid soldering
Caution! Soldering cable terminals can be avoided by always making a point of using only Volvo special tools for terminal crimping or other
tool recommended by Volvo.
Cutting and Checking a Cable
Cutting and checking a cable
Cutting a cable