Question for the Automobile Enthusiasts group:

I have an old (2003) Ford E350 van. The Idle Validation Switch is going bad. This is an integral part of the gas pedal assembly, not able to purchase separately, nor can you purchase the assembly.

I need to bypass this switch. The wires going to the switch are about the size of a pencil lead, maybe smaller...its been a long time since I stripped a pencil to look at the diameter of the lead.

I do not want to cut the connector off to splice in, so I was looking at things like this (I would call them T-splices):
https://www.amazon.com/Posi-Tap-20-22-Youll-Choose-Amount/dp/B0B3815XSG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa

My question is how do I know what size to purchase? Here is the explanation google gives for measuring the gauge of a wire (and I don't want to do that):

Does anyone watch "Soft White Underbelly" interviews?

some of the most heartbreaking, wrenching interviews ever made. Junkies, prostitutes, gangbangers, street people…done with respect and gentleness, but absolutely no sugarcoating. Just enough questions to keep the “flow” going, but mostly letting the people tell their stories.

I believe many of our problems can be if not solved at least alleviated by understanding and listening. I have no answers, but this series makes me feel more compassion and acceptance of people that most would NEVER have a conversation with.

The following is a short interview he did with an inmate. I hope some here get value from this and many others he has done:

Huh...don't see ads like this in the states:

i hope everyone watches and learns...

to use these proper posting etiquette suggestions here on DU:

Watching "Fargo" last night...priceless epic scene:

Not really my thing, but daaayuuum!

2005 - 2022: 1800 drag queens charged with ...

COPS! I MEANT 1800 COPS charged with sexually abusing children! Jeez, i’m sorry about that!

Before posting your next comment/reply, watch this:

valuable information we can all use:

We have decided to sell our house...

1) as is
2) to friends (20+ yrs)
3) they are approved for a loan
4) by owner (no realtor…hopefully)
5) i don’t even know where to START to get this process going

any help/suggestions?

So, what if The Doors wrote Enter Sandman?