2G 420A Harness rebuild

[Eclipse420aTuner]

I am rewiring my 420a to get out all the demons and to tidy up and wondered if there was a particular type of long lasting electrical tape. I've found this automotive fabric-like tape that seems good, but wondered if anyone has any recommendations. Thanks so much!

 

[llxkevinxll]

I am rewiring my 420a to get out all the demons and to tidy up and wondered if there was a particular type of long lasting electrical tape. I've found this automotive fabric-like tape that seems good, but wondered if anyone has any recommendations. Thanks so much!

I used "Tesa" tape for my harness rebuild. I really liked it. Most modern Automotive OEMs use this fabric style of tape. It is resistant to abrasion and chemicals. Handles heat better over time. There really is no reason not to use it in my opinion.

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[Eclipse420aTuner]

Thank you so much, that's great, I will use it!

 

[AWD-Tony]

It’s great stuff. No sticky residue and won’t peel up with age. Sticks to itself really well.

 

[JPenny]

I will agree that Tesa tape is the way to go we use it alot here at my audio shop. It looks good and very similar to most modern oem wiring. They also make an exterior tape that I use that you literally have to cut it there's no just ripping like regular tape. Scosche makes a similar tape but honestly not as good quality. I use the 1/2" for full coverage of wire and then I use the 1/4" if I need to just wrap some wires together. Comes out really nice but I will say it can get nasty and sticky like vinyl tape but takes alot more time and environment to make it that way. Just my .2. Jason Penny

 

[brads]

Split loom used to be very popular for OEM stuff. And still is in some places. The biggest downside is that the loom acts almost like a sawblade over time. So it can destroy both the wire inside, as well as anything outside it rubs against. I saw OEMs use a tape similar to Tesa tape to wrap, before putting split loom on. Makes for overkill and a very stout harness, but a little more durable, so better if it is on the underside of the vehicle.