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How to change a red turn signal to an amber ? 2000 lincoln town car
@alphadog19615 күн бұрын
This video is handy...like a pocket in a shirt.(or $$ in your wallet)
@CaperCountry5 күн бұрын
good video , easy to understand
@terrylinellc55507 күн бұрын
I used the neutral safety switch on the 4l60e for my ls swap & wired it up to my reverse light wire & it worked... now im working on the taillights in my gbody montecarlo
@knoxinc7 күн бұрын
Hello, could you please send a link for 1968 camaro?
@f.gaguilera47988 күн бұрын
Everyone claims this is a great video; but nobody is getting any answer to their important questions, so what kind of video is this. Sad, real sad.
@AtomicTrent19 күн бұрын
So the purple wire can be eliminated if you are running later than 67 and an MSD ignition?
@westonlee977822 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video very helpful. I have a peculiar situation where when my flute is at the top of the tank it registers empty on the gauge and vice versa when the float is at the bottom of my tank when I should be out of gas, it reads full on the gauge any suggestions what I should be doing? I’ve checked the wiring make sure it’s correct, and it should be
@johnmcdonald129329 күн бұрын
Thank you yes Teflon table used on the thread an insulated the Earth which interns stop it from working.
@justinchristiano7928Ай бұрын
Awesome. Thanks. Solved my problem immediately!!
@sollykhan2385Ай бұрын
Concise, accurate and to the point, no B.S or nonsensical intro's, loud music and other undesirable nasueating drama that may require Medical treatment in the aftermath!! This is THE ONLY WAY to disseminate factual scientific training. Thank You Sir 10,000 stars *** and a free Big Mac with fries,,for Life 🍔🍟 🙂👍
@colbygoldsmith9798Ай бұрын
does the part come with a manual of how to install?
@josecavada3830Ай бұрын
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@elliottlandco2776Ай бұрын
Best kits ever! Worth every penny!
@markfeuerherdt2338Ай бұрын
So my fuel gauge on my 1980 CJ5 Renegade reads before E when off to only on E after I start her. I never really had a full tank. Tank is poly 15 gallon. My temp gauge works great. Sending unit is pretty new, but I did not check the calibration when I dropped it into tank. I will drain and drop tank, check my grounds and check sending unit. Anything you can tell me why gauge is acting like that? Thanks. I am sure it is something simple. I do have another gauge from MTS as that is where I got my poly tank. Ohms reading says it is 73 - 80 empty, and 8 - 10 full. Thanks.
@markfeuerherdt2338Ай бұрын
Also can you explain at 1:00 on the video about sending unit touching ground. Is that the grounding wire from the sending unit to the frame?
@sassyravАй бұрын
I am so confused with pin 85 and 86. Why are some vehicles earthed to 85 and others are earthed to 86. Its understandable if your just hooking up your own relay but if your temporarily tapping into the earth pin whichever it is, you'd want to make sure you're not earthing out the switched power one.
@jayduplessieАй бұрын
Does that Yellow Diode wire get wired to a 5 pin 12v relay ? I have an 84 vette that has many wires pulled out. I had just saw this video and noticed that diode wire you sell looks JUST like a wire that came with this car. It had a note on it that said “starter Motor” and at the other end it was attached to a Bosch 5 pin relay with a note that said “use 4 pins only”. I haven’t been able to to figure out what that relay is. And this DOES have an HEI dist. So I’m guessing the guy ran that yellow wire to a relay ? Another wire to the relay goes to a ground. The other 3 pins don’t have anything to them, BUT there Is A wire or two near the battery that has the right pigtail attachment that “could” connect to this. So I’m wondering if I’m going down the right path figuring this rely goes to that starter and that I should trace wires under that assumption ? HEEEELLLLPPPPPP LOL
@vsj100Ай бұрын
hi - very helpful. Willa 1 amp diode work? I found Littelfuse 1A 400v
@choryswiat5944Ай бұрын
so you can use the headlights when the key is of as the unfused wire controls them and parking lights work only when the key is on (fised power supply). Do i understand correctly? i am rewiring my truck and planing to use a GM switch. If my understanding is right i am going to wire tail and park together with dasch us unfused and my headlights us fused. Do not want them to work without the key on. Will that be good?
@wowermanАй бұрын
Great. The problem is the turn signal switch has not been explained how it separates turn signal from braking.
@weekendgarage32992 ай бұрын
This is a Very helpful video! I am currently installing the AAW kit for a 70-72 Monte Carlo on my 71 SS454.
@samkitty58942 ай бұрын
Are headlight relays always under power? I noticed on my car, with no key in ignition, and with headlight switch removed, I still have power to the headlight relay. If I pinch the contacts with my fingers, my headlights come on.
@Yvola15 күн бұрын
there are often things that will always have power, often cars will have a little clock or digital display, a red beeping "security" light, you can switch on many interior lights without the car being turned on with the key, since power comes straight from the battery through that red wire there will always be power going to it however if it isnt going anywhere else from there the battery usage is minimal to non existent 👍
@Junaidkhan-uc7pl2 ай бұрын
This coniction same to 24v rely Pleas rply me
@alexgrindnshine25222 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Thank you! I will follow your IG
@jerrycordova19712 ай бұрын
Awful video...show the side view. Not clear on which side goes up! Have to pause and see how you grab the pliers to figure it out.
@willdam7332 ай бұрын
Great video. I’ve been hooking up relays for years not understanding why i was or how they worked.
@bluedog3732 ай бұрын
Never said how to check the gauge itsself. I have done all those things. No matter what I do the gauge maxes out. Doesn't matter if sender post is connectrd or not
@B81Mack2 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation. Did any years with this type cylinder/switch have an accessory position? I have an assembly from a very old Chevy with 5 positions. Assuming ACC/LOCK/OFF/RUN/CRANK... but key only removes in the second from left (assumed LOCK position); any thoughts?
@JamesSmith-ez4cs2 ай бұрын
Can you guys do videos for the other MSD 6AL. Specifically. I have the Mopar 68-70 b body auto wire kit but can't figure out which wires go to the MSD 6AL magnetic ignition system. I'm assuming. the Pink and brown go to the MSD smaller red?
@jamescandelaria48403 ай бұрын
The replacement of the original VW 1970 T2 flasher relay with a new one works perfectly for LED bulbs. But since the spade pin connectors are not aligned I had to make short wire jumpers with a male and female spade connectors. Then make sure the jumpers are connected to the same pin connections; 31, KBL, 49 and 49a.
@BanCorporateOwnedHouses3 ай бұрын
Why does my starter have TWO wires on the same connection? It's black and red. It makes NO sense what the hell these are for, and I can't find any info.
@MajRAV3 ай бұрын
Built my first car, a 1973 pontiac firebird, and mounted it on the driver side inner fender. Its mounted along the same route the factory harness took originally. Safe and away from heat, stone kickups, water, etc. If you didnt know any better, it looks stock.
@TheHsv6663 ай бұрын
Thank you very much mate you explained this so bloody perfect and easy! Genius
@juangalvez85943 ай бұрын
Get rid of the robot voice please !!! Not cool !!!!!
@danrez423 ай бұрын
Thank you for your help
@moza2603 ай бұрын
what if its show empty in the fuel meter when i remove the fuel sender connector, but its always show full when i reconnected the fuel sending unit to the connector socket?
@moza2603 ай бұрын
my fuel meter show full when its connected to the fuel sender unit, when i remove the fuel sender unit connector its shows empty in the fuel meter, which one at faulty in my case? anyone can help?🤔
@Hiazhunter3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information. I used this setup but without the dimmer switch. I used a DPDT toggle for my aftermarket fog/driving combo lights.
@Mgshooter3 ай бұрын
If when I press my break and my right turn single come on what must I do
@minyoungc_3 ай бұрын
Does anyone know why it's not reccommended to simply wire the battery (+) directly to the mega fuse, and the mega fuse to the solenoid? As opposed to battery (+) to solenoid and solenoid to mega fuse? That way you'd only need 1 cable going to the starter solenoid
@evosolutionsllc.9103 ай бұрын
Maybe it’s just shorter distance going to the starter terminal rather than the battery terminal? 🤷
@gsturnerjr9 күн бұрын
The starter will pull a lot of current. If after a hot soak, the starter may draw more current than the fuse could handle. The starter should remain wired directly to the battery.
@fishin114 ай бұрын
Fuel sender wire SHOULD BE PINK, not brown. They have been that way for years, get up to date!!! Don’t confuse people!! Black is ground, (but some manufacturers are changing black to yellow for ground). AT THE GAUGE, it should be purple for ‘keyed power’ to turn gauge on, and blue wire for lights to gauge. I’m sorry but if you don’t bring people up to date they can/could have problems, and with the fuel system it could be fire. One time a customer brought boat to me, customer couldn’t get gauge to work even after replacing sender and gauge. He had POWER, 12 volts going to sender. He thought 12 volts to sender then black will complete the circuit. Asked where he got info to do this, he said a KZread mechanic. Some day someone will get hurt then these KZread know it alls will get sued.
@jackantoine51854 ай бұрын
Two wires come off my “switch”. I see two relay wires are attached one side of switch. Where is the second switch wire connected. Is it to ground.
@jmolly76144 ай бұрын
No fuse required?
@RobertDickens20024 ай бұрын
That sounds a little backwards to me if it doesn't have a connection to start with it cant heat up when it heats up it breaks the connection when it cools down the metal relaxes back to where connection is made again and the cycle repeats.
@GpstarGPstar4 ай бұрын
What is The black wire from compressor to trinary switch..?. It is positive or negative
@Troyvidihoo4 ай бұрын
Was really hoping you would have stated what the typical "S" wire amperage draw is. The ones I have are drawing about 60 amps just for the solenoid, which seems excessive to me. Even the new one right out of the box is like this. Makes wires hot also if you crank for any length of time. The one on my 04 5.3L only draws 10A, is there really this must difference in starter solenoids between 94 and 2004?
@masix734 ай бұрын
And me wondering why my gauge is reading poor… I used teflon tape
@josephrobinson88944 ай бұрын
Can I substitute a Fan for an electric water pump to turn ON with the single fan ??
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Where do I get headlight relay kit
How to change a red turn signal to an amber ? 2000 lincoln town car
This video is handy...like a pocket in a shirt.(or $$ in your wallet)
good video , easy to understand
I used the neutral safety switch on the 4l60e for my ls swap & wired it up to my reverse light wire & it worked... now im working on the taillights in my gbody montecarlo
Hello, could you please send a link for 1968 camaro?
Everyone claims this is a great video; but nobody is getting any answer to their important questions, so what kind of video is this. Sad, real sad.
So the purple wire can be eliminated if you are running later than 67 and an MSD ignition?
Thanks for the video very helpful. I have a peculiar situation where when my flute is at the top of the tank it registers empty on the gauge and vice versa when the float is at the bottom of my tank when I should be out of gas, it reads full on the gauge any suggestions what I should be doing? I’ve checked the wiring make sure it’s correct, and it should be
Thank you yes Teflon table used on the thread an insulated the Earth which interns stop it from working.
Awesome. Thanks. Solved my problem immediately!!
Concise, accurate and to the point, no B.S or nonsensical intro's, loud music and other undesirable nasueating drama that may require Medical treatment in the aftermath!! This is THE ONLY WAY to disseminate factual scientific training. Thank You Sir 10,000 stars *** and a free Big Mac with fries,,for Life 🍔🍟 🙂👍
does the part come with a manual of how to install?
👍
Best kits ever! Worth every penny!
So my fuel gauge on my 1980 CJ5 Renegade reads before E when off to only on E after I start her. I never really had a full tank. Tank is poly 15 gallon. My temp gauge works great. Sending unit is pretty new, but I did not check the calibration when I dropped it into tank. I will drain and drop tank, check my grounds and check sending unit. Anything you can tell me why gauge is acting like that? Thanks. I am sure it is something simple. I do have another gauge from MTS as that is where I got my poly tank. Ohms reading says it is 73 - 80 empty, and 8 - 10 full. Thanks.
Also can you explain at 1:00 on the video about sending unit touching ground. Is that the grounding wire from the sending unit to the frame?
I am so confused with pin 85 and 86. Why are some vehicles earthed to 85 and others are earthed to 86. Its understandable if your just hooking up your own relay but if your temporarily tapping into the earth pin whichever it is, you'd want to make sure you're not earthing out the switched power one.
Does that Yellow Diode wire get wired to a 5 pin 12v relay ? I have an 84 vette that has many wires pulled out. I had just saw this video and noticed that diode wire you sell looks JUST like a wire that came with this car. It had a note on it that said “starter Motor” and at the other end it was attached to a Bosch 5 pin relay with a note that said “use 4 pins only”. I haven’t been able to to figure out what that relay is. And this DOES have an HEI dist. So I’m guessing the guy ran that yellow wire to a relay ? Another wire to the relay goes to a ground. The other 3 pins don’t have anything to them, BUT there Is A wire or two near the battery that has the right pigtail attachment that “could” connect to this. So I’m wondering if I’m going down the right path figuring this rely goes to that starter and that I should trace wires under that assumption ? HEEEELLLLPPPPPP LOL
hi - very helpful. Willa 1 amp diode work? I found Littelfuse 1A 400v
so you can use the headlights when the key is of as the unfused wire controls them and parking lights work only when the key is on (fised power supply). Do i understand correctly? i am rewiring my truck and planing to use a GM switch. If my understanding is right i am going to wire tail and park together with dasch us unfused and my headlights us fused. Do not want them to work without the key on. Will that be good?
Great. The problem is the turn signal switch has not been explained how it separates turn signal from braking.
This is a Very helpful video! I am currently installing the AAW kit for a 70-72 Monte Carlo on my 71 SS454.
Are headlight relays always under power? I noticed on my car, with no key in ignition, and with headlight switch removed, I still have power to the headlight relay. If I pinch the contacts with my fingers, my headlights come on.
there are often things that will always have power, often cars will have a little clock or digital display, a red beeping "security" light, you can switch on many interior lights without the car being turned on with the key, since power comes straight from the battery through that red wire there will always be power going to it however if it isnt going anywhere else from there the battery usage is minimal to non existent 👍
This coniction same to 24v rely Pleas rply me
Fantastic video! Thank you! I will follow your IG
Awful video...show the side view. Not clear on which side goes up! Have to pause and see how you grab the pliers to figure it out.
Great video. I’ve been hooking up relays for years not understanding why i was or how they worked.
Never said how to check the gauge itsself. I have done all those things. No matter what I do the gauge maxes out. Doesn't matter if sender post is connectrd or not
Excellent explanation. Did any years with this type cylinder/switch have an accessory position? I have an assembly from a very old Chevy with 5 positions. Assuming ACC/LOCK/OFF/RUN/CRANK... but key only removes in the second from left (assumed LOCK position); any thoughts?
Can you guys do videos for the other MSD 6AL. Specifically. I have the Mopar 68-70 b body auto wire kit but can't figure out which wires go to the MSD 6AL magnetic ignition system. I'm assuming. the Pink and brown go to the MSD smaller red?
The replacement of the original VW 1970 T2 flasher relay with a new one works perfectly for LED bulbs. But since the spade pin connectors are not aligned I had to make short wire jumpers with a male and female spade connectors. Then make sure the jumpers are connected to the same pin connections; 31, KBL, 49 and 49a.
Why does my starter have TWO wires on the same connection? It's black and red. It makes NO sense what the hell these are for, and I can't find any info.
Built my first car, a 1973 pontiac firebird, and mounted it on the driver side inner fender. Its mounted along the same route the factory harness took originally. Safe and away from heat, stone kickups, water, etc. If you didnt know any better, it looks stock.
Thank you very much mate you explained this so bloody perfect and easy! Genius
Get rid of the robot voice please !!! Not cool !!!!!
Thank you for your help
what if its show empty in the fuel meter when i remove the fuel sender connector, but its always show full when i reconnected the fuel sending unit to the connector socket?
my fuel meter show full when its connected to the fuel sender unit, when i remove the fuel sender unit connector its shows empty in the fuel meter, which one at faulty in my case? anyone can help?🤔
Thanks for the information. I used this setup but without the dimmer switch. I used a DPDT toggle for my aftermarket fog/driving combo lights.
If when I press my break and my right turn single come on what must I do
Does anyone know why it's not reccommended to simply wire the battery (+) directly to the mega fuse, and the mega fuse to the solenoid? As opposed to battery (+) to solenoid and solenoid to mega fuse? That way you'd only need 1 cable going to the starter solenoid
Maybe it’s just shorter distance going to the starter terminal rather than the battery terminal? 🤷
The starter will pull a lot of current. If after a hot soak, the starter may draw more current than the fuse could handle. The starter should remain wired directly to the battery.
Fuel sender wire SHOULD BE PINK, not brown. They have been that way for years, get up to date!!! Don’t confuse people!! Black is ground, (but some manufacturers are changing black to yellow for ground). AT THE GAUGE, it should be purple for ‘keyed power’ to turn gauge on, and blue wire for lights to gauge. I’m sorry but if you don’t bring people up to date they can/could have problems, and with the fuel system it could be fire. One time a customer brought boat to me, customer couldn’t get gauge to work even after replacing sender and gauge. He had POWER, 12 volts going to sender. He thought 12 volts to sender then black will complete the circuit. Asked where he got info to do this, he said a KZread mechanic. Some day someone will get hurt then these KZread know it alls will get sued.
Two wires come off my “switch”. I see two relay wires are attached one side of switch. Where is the second switch wire connected. Is it to ground.
No fuse required?
That sounds a little backwards to me if it doesn't have a connection to start with it cant heat up when it heats up it breaks the connection when it cools down the metal relaxes back to where connection is made again and the cycle repeats.
What is The black wire from compressor to trinary switch..?. It is positive or negative
Was really hoping you would have stated what the typical "S" wire amperage draw is. The ones I have are drawing about 60 amps just for the solenoid, which seems excessive to me. Even the new one right out of the box is like this. Makes wires hot also if you crank for any length of time. The one on my 04 5.3L only draws 10A, is there really this must difference in starter solenoids between 94 and 2004?
And me wondering why my gauge is reading poor… I used teflon tape
Can I substitute a Fan for an electric water pump to turn ON with the single fan ??
The mega fuse covers can be a pain to take off!