The t-tap solution will work for you, all you need is some pliers/vice grips, 2 t-taps and some wire.

A crimper is a useful tool to have though. Soldering irons arent necessary for the average guy, just would be the best tool to use. Makes the best connection.

 

It might be a good idea to get somebody experienced with wiring to fix it though.

 

something like this? so I would need two of those BLUE t-taps connected to that red wire (but mines is black, any black right?). Then I need two of those white connectors tap into the good BLACK line t-tap right? Do I need to disconnect the battery to do these things?

 

Those are spade connectors...although one of them looks completely insulated :S They would work though.

I was actually thinking of "scotch locks" (same function)

You can see it in this one. You put both wires through their respective channels, then push the metal part down and close the lid

http://wecutit.com/index.php?main_pa...16ca0d46076ab6

You can probably find what you need at your local automotive store

 

You dont need to connect both broken lines to the good line. You only need to connect the good line to the negative terminal of the bulb. Note that if you mix up the wires, you will create a short and blow a fuse. Make sure its negative to negative. (I would usually check with a multimeter to be 100% positive)

 

hmmm.....i think i'll just have to bring it to the shop before i do any damage. Stupid question, I've wrapped everything with black tape now (that one that has the sleeves torn). So the only thing pending is that two broken end of the black line. Can't I just twist them together, then wrap it up electrical tape to connect them?

 

You can do that as well, just wont be very rugged. At least you know where to look if it breaks.

 

Problem solved. DVG thank you so much. I ended up picking this up from the auto store. Then plug in both ends of the bad cable, crimped them with that connector. It's all good. Not sure how long it'll last but it's good for now. At least I know where the look if it happens again.

 

No problem man glad you got it fixed

 

Thanks DVG, that was an awesome back and forth to help a brother out.

 

YOU DA MAN!

 

Man mine did this too!

 

Its a design flaw so its going to happen to everyone. At least you know how to fix it!

It completely disabled my car when it happened to me, because I shorter the reverse wire. Somehow that caused the car to not know which gear it was in. Luckily that fuse isn't physical, you just have to reset the Ecu to reset the fuse so I fixed the short, reset my Ecu and voila the car started again.

You can be proactive by covering all the wires with electrical tape for extra protection though