Topic: Electrical connections in the stereo

[RufusMacblorf]

I bought a used Sky with a nice aftermarket stereo installed by the previous owner.  Lately some of the speakers have intermittently lost signal, often when I go over a bump in the road.  I'm guessing there are some loose or corroded connections somewhere.  I'm planning to pull apart the stereo wiring and clean the connections.

Does anyone have suggestions on how to prevent future bad contacts, like dielectric grease or something?

[ophidia31]

Soldered connections with good electrical tape or heat shrink tubing. Ive used dielectric grease on a few cars Ive worked on, but those were really only if they were door speakers with signs of previous water encounters. Can even solve those issues by just soldering straight to the speaker connections at the speaker.

[Sly Bob]

Soldered connections are a must if you want to eliminate issues such as this.

[1LILNDN]

      RufusMacblorf ;  If the previous owner used crimped connections any jolt to the harrness will give you problems . Like Sly Bob and  ophidia31 said Solder and heat shrink or a good electrical tape is a Must

[RufusMacblorf]

Much appreciated, all.  I have plenty of solder.