Reconnecting wires issues

So recently had to replace a sensor on my truck and the clip for it broke had to re wire a new clip on for the sensor. Is there any better way to make a better connection when putting two wires together? I used those crimp little things you squeeze once you have both ends inside the piece.

 

No like connecting wire to wire so bare wire to bare wire I don’t know the term but the piece you use to connect together heat shrink would be used after connecting them like protection

 

Not the proper way. May cause resistance. OP, soldering is the proper way

 

Yea I think that’s my problem cause it’s loosing connection then coming back

 

When I have to use butt connectors, I twist the wires together and then put them in ones end of the butt connector.
Then crimp the crap out of it.
Is it the right way? NOPE.
But I’ll have a good connection (for awhile anyways) I then use shrink wrap or tape the crap out of it. Just to help keep moisture out. This connectors will corrode if exposed to moister.

FWIW, I had this same “half assed” wire setup on my trailer for 5 years now.
So far so good.

Again, this is NOT the proper way to make a connection. But works in a pinch.

 

Wire connections from best to worst:

Solder & heat shrink (sealant type)
Solder seal butt connector
Heat seal butt connector
Standard butt connector (not ideal for exterior connections especially in the salt belt)
Twist n tape (never use this except in an emergency)

If you use any type of crimp connector Always do the tug test after you crimp it, if it pulls out start over with a new connector.
Tug test is defined as attempting to pull the wire from the crimped connection with a light to moderate force.

 

X 2 on your list.

 

Only problem is it’s the 4 wires going to the throttle position sensor clip so it’s hard to get too and solder

 

Get a new connector?

 

No the wiring going to the clip not the clip it’s self

 

Crimp connections are fine if done properly. Are you using the correct crimp connector for the gauge wire you have?

 

I have a few on there where it did this. Old crap plastic. so I use da zip tie to assist in holding them together. Worked until I sourced the actual plug that I needed. Thing is a lot of the plug ends are used on various japanese vehicles.