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Car Wiring

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Summary: This general overview to help you identify the basic Car Wiring System.

Identifying Car Wiring


Lets take a look at the Car Wiring system and components.





EXAMPLE: Car Wiring System Components of a 1994 Honda Civic.

Typical Car Wiring

Car 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.
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Car Engine Electrical and Components

Under the Hood - Engine Area
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The Car Wiring Components Identified in this photo include:

  • The Car Battery.
  • The Engine Area Fuse and Relay Box.
  • The Engine Ignition System.
  • The Electronic Fuel Injection System.
  • Headlight Wiring.
  • Running and Turn Signal Lights Wiring.
  • The Horn.
  • I Hope this information about Car Wiring Helps You!


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    The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!

    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 Plug-In Outlet Tester
    This is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
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    My absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires.
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