All About Vehicle Electrical Relays
Electrical relays are one of the most versatile components in your vehicle’s electrical system. A type of electro-mechanical switch used to control power or ground connections, there are really no […]
All About Vehicle Electrical Fuses
If you have ever seen a car on the side of the road on fire, chances are it’s the result of improper fusing. Most car fires start through some sort […]
Wire Crimpers 101: What is a Wire Crimp Tool? (And What to Consider Before Buying One)
This article was originally part of our Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series because a lot of gearheads don’t have a dedicated set of wire crimpers, often relying on other tools […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips on Choosing the Right Alternator Amp Rating
I have a 1970 Mustang and I’m trying to decide what alternator amp rating I need. The only electrical demand above the normal stock stuff is I have a three-row […]
Wire Works: When It Comes To Electrical Wire, The Right Mix Is Important
The wire you use to hook up electrical equipment in your car is important stuff. How important? We’d say it’s absolutely crucial. And if you don’t believe it, just ask […]
Video: Understanding Electrical Relays (& How to Install Them)
We talk about relays a lot around here. And that’s simply because they’re really, really handy in situations where you need to control the flow of power to your electrical […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Connect a GM CS-130D Style Alternator in Place of an Original CS130
I have been looking for how to wire a CS-130D alternator in place of my CS-130. I came across your article on how to hook up a new alternator in […]
Parts Bin: Make Easy, Foolproof Wire Splices with DX Engineering Heat Shrink Self-Solder Connectors
A few weeks ago, we ran an article on the Lineman’s Splice. While that particular splice has proven reliable over decades of use, it is a bit labor intensive and […]
The Lineman’s Splice: How to Make Reliable Electrical Connections in Your Vehicle’s Wiring Harness
Whether you’re retrofitting an EFI kit, replacing a crusty bulb socket, or installing a new stereo, if you work around cars long enough, you’ll eventually have to splice some wires. […]
Tools Under $30 Gift Guide: Soldering Irons & Soldering Guns
Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Soldering […]