How To Read, Understand, And Use A Wiring Diagram - Part 1 - The Basics

Learning how to read a wiring diagram is comparable to learning a foreign language. Instead of learning new words, we learn symbols and acronyms. In part 1 of this multi-part series, we take you through the basics of the automotive wiring diagram. Enjoy!

[mr.e]

THIS is the best explanation and technique for understanding automotive diagrams....GREAT presentation. The shortest distance to learning electrical diagrams is THIS series. Thank you, Mike!

[mbs]

Perfect. A series of videos on how to use wiring diagrams is exactly what I need right now.

[DEarls-yetz]

This video helped me a lot. I had no idea where to start when trying to teach myself about wiring diagrams and car electronics.

[richborzea]

most concise explanation of a wiring diagram i have seen on you tube. thank you.

[rafiekahmed]

Hi Mike thanks for a very awesome video im a self learned mechanic from a bit a old school background with todays modern vehicles almost every component in a vehicle is dependent on the integrity of the wiring therefore looking forward to your future videos once again thanks you make a good teacher

[cstar]

Wow. You have the BEST! Instructional/ Informative/ Easy to understand tutorials for lowly DIY'ers like me. Thank you so much!

[cessargro]

Great video. You are the man. Everytning is explained in a very easy simple way. And you are right, if you don't know, or you cannot interpret the information on the diagram, you really don't know what to expect when checking.

[stevefleck]

Mike, thank you for taking the time to produce this video. Simplicity explained - I love it. I'm looking forward to your series.

[andrewjackson]

Thank you! Im taking my automotive electrical class for high school and this helped me a little bit!

[randymarion]

Excellent video ... and a good start to the basics, which I desperately needed. I look forward to more videos continuing this series ... and likely to watch them several times!!!

[labradormcgraw]

This channel is a fantastic source of knowledge. I've learnt so much already - and I only discovered Go Tech last week. I'm now working my way through the back catalog. Thanks for a great resource. Best wishes from London.

[johnturner]

Should be a good series, looking forward to it.
Thanks for sharing Mike. Good to see ya buddy.
Hope all is well with you and the family.

[ceasermc]

Damn. What an eye opener of a video. I've been doing it wrong all these years. Thanks for sharing.👍

[johnasosajr]

I’m going through electrical class for ford right now have a test tomorrow and next Friday trying to get some out of class perspective for help I appreciate what you do

[macdonaldsmotorworks]

Hey Mike - Great first vid in hopefully a long series. I also cannot emphasize enough the aspect of paid info. I have people come to me confused with electrical/circuit problems who find wiring diagrams for free that inevitably are incorrect for their car (different year, model, engine, etc). If you want to do these types of repairs properly, you've got to have correct diagrams. Even if you DO subscribe to a data provider, they can sometimes be wrong.
Great series!

[mustitellyou]

Please post Part 2 etc when you have done it. Wonderful Part 1 starting with divide and conquer approach. Much appreciated.

[martinguitarhd]

Excellent Mike look forward to the series. All the best to you and your family.

[accounts]

These series look awesome. Keep them coming. I'm not a pro but just learning for myself. You got a new sub!

[murraycalavera]

This video is perfect! Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[paulglad]

Defiantly watching this entire series.