Car Electrical

By Dave Rongey
Summary: Identifying car electrical wiring and systems.

Identifying Automotive Car Electrical Wiring
	Lets take a look at the Car Electrical System and components.

EXAMPLE: The Car Electrical System Components of a 1994 Honda Civic.

Typical Car Electrical Wiring

Here are the Car Electrical Wiring you'll need to identify for your car.

* PLEASE NOTE This discussion is limited to this particular car. Your car might be different. Verify the exact wiring for your application requirements.
Wiring Table

Car Electrical Components

Under the Hood - Battery, Fuses, Relays and Alternator

The Car Electrical Fuses Identified in this photo include:

7.5 Amp - Backup Lights

10 Amp - Hazard Flasher Lights

15 Amp - Cooling Fan, ECU

20 Amp - Stop Lights, Horn, Condenser Fan

30 Amp - Rear Window Defroster, Heater Motor

40 Amp - Option-Lights

50 Amp - Option

80 Amp - Battery

I Hope this information about Car Electrical Wiring Helps You!

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The Non-Contact Electrical Tester
This is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

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The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets..

The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use.

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