Repair extension cable Explorer?

[rob5]

Hi everybody,

I have an Explorer Hipmount (home made), I bought my extension cable to Dixie, it worked great until today, when I flex the extension cable (plug into the Explorer box)in every way around the area of the Explorer box, I have some sounds (false signal). I checked the solder in the plug, all is ok.

My question is, is this something that can be fixed?
I read in the forum that I can cut off an inch of cable and resolder the connector back.

Maybe, I will try to made my extension cable, what kind of wire I need (4 wires inside)? best brand?

Any advice to avoid this problem in the futur? (maybe to much stress)

Thanks for your help.

 

[KING OF ACE]

Maybe one of the internal conducting wires has an intermittent hairline break , is sounds like it. . These wires are prone to breaking especially at connecting points.