Good points all around. I can see that you have some invaluable experience and skills with this task.
I'll look into a soldering torch. I would be a bit nervous with an open flame under my dash but I'm sure there are safety precautions that can alleviate this too.
They work pretty good, we use them on submarines and I haven’t had any issues. The nice part is you don’t have to have any soldering skill to use them. There is more to soldering than people think.
Well this is high praise.
And you're absolutely right about the skill required for proper soldering. I've gotten waaay better at soldering over the past couple of years but I'm always amazed when I watch someone who really knows what they're doing. I still have a lot to learn.
If these connectors are reliable and they can eliminate some room for error, they may be worth a try.