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Used good 2 sided tape to put down.
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I figured if one of the tap connectors ever came loose I could attempt to solder at that point, and at least the repair would be much easier than a botched soldering job.
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I actually used the tap-in squeeze connectors for both my Dension install as well as my Navigation retrofit and so far everything has been working fine.
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I figured if one of the tap connectors ever came loose I could attempt to solder at that point, and at least the repair would be much easier than a botched soldering job.
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I figured if one of the tap connectors ever came loose I could attempt to solder at that point, and at least the repair would be much easier than a botched soldering job.
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I actually used the tap-in squeeze connectors for both my Dension install as well as my Navigation retrofit and so far everything has been working fine.
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POST 1Original post

I am 90% going to order the Denison Combo unit from BumperPlugs and plan to do the install myself. The only part that concerns me is getting power to the unit. In Ken's article he solders the connection: IceLink 500 Gateway - My Articles I am really not comfortable doing this. Ken says that there are other ways to go- but there aren't any really nice articles or instructions in regards to doing this-(I have little or no experience with "solderless" tap connectors) if anyone could provide guidance - I'd really appreciate it! Brad

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I actually used the tap-in squeeze connectors for both my Dension install as well as my Navigation retrofit and so far everything has been working fine. I picked up a pack of 10 tap-in connectors at Radio Shack for around $2 (I got the blue ones, 14-18 gauge). There were actually instructions in the package on how to use them, but it's pretty straight forward. I peeled back some of the tape wrapped around the wires leading into my CD Changer power plug so I had plenty of room to work with to squeeze them all in there. I now have 5 tap-in connectors in there, and I've used up pretty much all the room I had considering the CD Changer leaves little to work with to begin with, so I hope I'm done routing power from the CD Changer leads, that's for sure. I considered soldering but I'm still a novice and didn't want to risk permanent damage to my car's electrical system. I figured if one of the tap connectors ever came loose I could attempt to solder at that point, and at least the repair would be much easier than a botched soldering job. But so far, I've driven 500-1000 miles with this setup and haven't had any problems. It's not as neat as a solder job + heat shrink wrap, but it takes so much digging to get to it anyway, no one will ever notice. I will try and take pictures of my setup this week if I find the time to remove the plastic trim in the trunk. I've done that so many times now it's second nature.

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Thanks MrGolf that would be awesome- it would really make me feel more comfortable ordering this unit!

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Are you not comfortable soldering because you don't like a soldered connection or are you just not comfortable doing it yourself for fear of dripping solder everywhere, etc? If it is the latter, then I'd say find someone you know who can solder!

POST 5Original post

LOL- yeah Ken well I am still new to the "Bay Area/Silicon Valley" so creating new contacts not the easiest thing in the world. Even harder is "Hi! Nice to meet you, any chance you know how to solder?" Dripping wasn't so much my concern - as was F*@!ing it up and somehow screwing up the wiring in my bebe.

POST 6Original post

Re: Dension Installation - Thanks for this Forum Just wanted to say thanks to all who posted on installing the Dension system. Particularly, the Cayman drivers who did such a detailed write-up of putting everything in. Went in exactly the same into my 997. Just installed Dension + Bluetooth + IPOD + XM (through aux port on Dension) into my 997 and it went way too smoothly. Took an afternoon messing around in the garage. Would add the comment that a Scosche Ground Loop Isolator gets rid of all the alternator whine through the RCA cables used to hook up the XM receiver. Best $15 you can spend. Also, xm antennae on top of plastic cowl panel at base of windshield and behind hood gets excellent reception and is pretty unobtrusive. Used good 2 sided tape to put down. Although the Bose system is not the best sounding stereo in the world, I am pretty happy with the whole setup at the moment. Thanks again.

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Hi, I was just going to ask a question about engine noise and I saw your posting. This forum is the best! May I ask where you got your Scosche Ground Loop Isolater from? I just did an install of the Dension 500 Gateway in my 987S and when I connected the satellite radio to the RCA plugs I get engine noise. Does it really help? Thanks

POST 8Original post

The ground loop isolator works awesome. Very pleased. gets rid of pretty much all the whine. I got mine from Scosche (part number ES034) for about $20.00. Direct from their website at Scosche Industries or Amazon and other places carry them. Easy install. Good luck. Yes, this website has saved me untold time in figuring stuff out.

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