so, i had an issue with a burnt connector. tested the white with red tracer wire that was not so nicely smoking from under the radio.
pull the fuse box out, check it for burned connections. newp, looks brand new. cut off some of the electrical tape and trace back a bit. the wire is perfect in condition. no burned spots or anything, however the once white connector is now insulating the spade connectors quite nicely.
pulled this connection apart, got the ole multimeter out and tested the wires.
this is where it gets stupid.
one side at idle 12.20
other side. 25+ volts.
wtf?!?!
no one it tried to burn to the ground.
revved the car up, volts spiked upwards of 52 volts, just one this one wire.
really odd