A guide to having a proper automotive wire harness

A guide to having a proper automotive wire harness   Everybody loves an eye-catching car exterior. After all, it’s what we notice when we see a car. While the coilover shocks and shiny rims are great, one thing that cannot be overlooked is a car’s wiring system. If your car’s wiring harness is not functioning at full potential, then you are not getting the best that your car has to offer. While ensuring that your vehicle is properly wired can seem like a daunting task, the truth is that you don’t need to be intimidated. As long as you are patient and pay attention to detail, you are capable of doing a great job.                           Here are some tips that will help make the job less scary: Have a proper wiring plan Before you commence with the project, make sure that you have a plan for every course of action that you intend to take. This means laying out the wiring harness so that you know where each wire is supposed to go. At the same time, have an idea of how much wire is required to complete the job. You may also want to label each wiring harness to make it easy to channel every component correctly.   Assemble all the tools needed for the job Having the right tools makes the job much easier. You don’t want to start the job, only to discover that you are missing a wire crimper, soldering iron or wire strippers. Other items that you need include an ohm meter and a wire brush. To test if there is power flowing in a circuit you will need a test light. Your connections will also need to be protected from outside elements...