Hotrod | Race car | Drift car Wiring for Beginners. (Alternator Battery Switch Fuse Box Starter)

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In this video, I show the basics of wiring for a hotrod, drift car, ratty muscle car or race car. I include how I wired a GM 3-wire 10si / 12si Alternator, along with a 12v automotive fuse box and a starter circuit. I used 200A Cole Hersee Relays power the fuse box and the starter. I discuss the differences between a continuous use vs non-continuous use solenoids, and the importance of using diodes. In general, this video covers car wiring, race car wiring, alternator wiring, automotive wiring, how to wire a car, car wiring basics, wiring a car, fuse box wiring, hotrod wiring, and ratty muscle car wiring.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 How I wired a basic race car circuit
00:50 The difference between Continuous and Non-Continue use Solenoids
01:41 What is the purpose of a solenoid?
02:08 Overview of the fuse box I use in the video
03:08 How to wire a Cole Hersee 24213 solenoid
04:12 How to wire the universal ignition switch to the solenoid
06:03 How to wire a battery shut off / disconnect switch to a solenoid
07:29 How to wire a GM 3 wire alternator
10:06 What is a diode and how does it work?
11:58 What happens if I don't use a diode on my alternator?
13:21 Why does a solenoid needs to have a diode across the terminals?
13:57 How to wire an automotive starter
15:21 How to wire a neutral safety switch or clutch switch in a starter circuit
16:39 How to wire a separate starter solenoid to a starter
18:53 How to fix a starter that sticks out too long
20:00 The importance of fuses and where I would put them

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DISCLAIMER:
This video is for entertainment only. I am just a random guy on the internet, not an expert or professional. Do not try to reproduce anything in this video without the guidance of a professional as auto repair & electricity can be dangerous & destructive.

[WiringRescue]

Thank You for Watching the Wiring Video!

[bluef]

Man i know this can be a daunting task at times but please please keep this stuff up. Ive learned so much from your videos. Sometimes its hard to retain stuff especially if you dont use it all the time. With this you have allowed refresher courses for me. Thank you again for your time and efforts. God bless!! Sam

[TalasDS]

13:54
Actually, the diode is there to protect all other electronic components of your car from that huge voltage spike that happens when the magnetic field collapses. The coil inside that solenoid is very sturdy and doesn't really care about voltage spikes of any kind.

[joshuanyaka]

You are such a good teacher, even empty minds can benefit

[lmenzol]

1 million views and only 4k likes, what a shame. You’re videos have help me so much, especially the relay videos

[mclawry]

Best video on YouTube ever explaining how this works! Been chasing this on my classic car.

[pitchblackscatpack]

I’d just like to thank you for all your wiring videos. I’ve had a rough time grasping the concept of automotive wiring, but you make it so easy to understand. Thank you so much!!

[alexc]

Every time I watch one of your videos I think "Oh maybe I can do this." Thank you for that

[lopezdavid]

Wow a video that I can finally understand why I need the diode and light! The excitor wire also knows as post 1 of the alternator wire was sending power to my radio, dome like that and other stuff and I was like what the heck? Why is there power if my switch is off! Haha, so now I know why. Thank you!!

[kfd]

Man, this is an amazing video. I’m fairly mechanically inclined but the way you’ve worded this, on purpose or not, has made engine electrics that much clearer in my mind. Thank you for taking the time to produce such a great video. I’ll likely watch 6 or maybe 10 times.

[stevemac]

Stumbled on your account this morning as I scanned through YouTube to gather info on re-wiring an old van. This is by far the most informative and useful video I have seen. Thank You.

[stevencoyote]

Dude I'm learning so much I'm about to rewire my foxbody and no one on YouTube has anything that explains it like this ..keep this up

[choda]

I have been trying to figure out my problem for weeks. 1962 Land Rover rebuild. Dynamo to Alternator conversion. Glass bulb in the dash for charge light. Diode fixed it. This is the best video on the internet that I could find that explains with such a fantastic visual. Liked and Subscribed! Thanks.

[shawng]

This is my new go-to channel for answering "I dont know you just have to" questions. Already seen a few things I knew you had to do because "they" say so. But had no idea what it does.

[docfischer]

FINALLY !
Someone who has actually used the PROPER method of installing a KILL switch !
It’s the same method I have always used to cut off EVERYTHING that could possibly continue to run a vehicle even AFTER a crash . I’ve seen shorts physically START a fuel pump or starter engage after a crash . Alternators continue running, power flows . It happens .
I love your videos .
Glad to see what seems to be younger generations commenting on your videos that they are following and hopefully using the proper methods themselves .
PS. I have always added a ground to my alternator, even single wire alternators, to help cut out frequencies that cause issues with stereo systems and fuel injection ecm issues .

[williamalcott]

This whole series is like gold to those of us who probably have no business messing around with automotive wiring. I recently stepped off into the deep end of the pool and bought a 1929 Mercedes Benz kit car used. Mechanically, it seems to be okay, but if I put a mental image of several 10 gauge wires simple stripped, twisted together and taped over with that cheap tape, then multiply that disaster waiting to happen by way too many, and you get an idea of what I'm dealing with. I've found about half of my problems went away as I re=connected the bad connections, and the other half are rapidly going away as I watch your vids and put them to work!. I have one suggestion: My workspace for this car is off to the side of my house, far from my computer. My eyes have a hard time making out fine detail on my cell phone. I've tried drawing my own schematics as you explain them, but they look like chicken scratching even to me! A wiring diagram from He-who-knows-how-it-works wold be a very welcome addition for many of us I'm sure, and if not then I'd appreciate it enough for all of them! Many thanks for all this information, I'll send you a picture when I've got ALL the lights lit up. Won't be long now!

[taffdaddy]

This is a perfect example of how it all works. So anyone could learn to work on a car or at the very least figure out if it's a bad ground or a faulty part.

[Stainlessslayer]

These wiring videos are invaluable. It's nice to understand the how and why. I'm watching again, trying to troubleshoot a no charge issue. Suspect of my exciter wire.

[HiRiSC]

I was a little overwhelmed at first glance of the board but came out of it smarter lol. Saved this vid and Fuel Pump Inertia Switch Wiring for Beginners with Relay to my build folder. Salamat!

[davidfountain]

I CANT THANK YOU Very well done sir!!! You made this seem so simple and easy!! I think I can do it!! You have made the mystery not a mystery any longer!! Now I feel like I can also diagnose a lot of "no start no crank" issues with my vehicle! I REALLY REALLY appreciate this video! Probably one of the most important YOUTUBE vids I have ever watched!