Automotive Wiring Safety

Series Summary

Car maintenance can be a full time job. Just when one thing is fixed, something else seems to always go out. Repairing all these automotive troubles can be extremely costly if you take them to a dealer or garage. While you can not fix all your car's troubles, there are quite a lot of problems that can be fixed with a little bit of know-how and time.

In this free video series, let Robert Wilkens help you fix accessory problems in your car. With his instruction on automotive wiring, you can learn how to replace fuses. Robert shows you how to install radios, speakers, and power windows too. He also teaches you how to put in a car alarm system. Most importantly, learn how you can keep yourself and your car safe as you work with automotive wiring systems. With these simple tips, you may be surprised with how much money you can save.

Video Transcript

"This is Robert Wilkins from the Car Alarm Shop and in this segment we are doing basic safety procedures when working on a vehicle for Expert Village. Of course, when working on a vehicle the key must always be in your presence so that no one inadvertently will start the vehicle. Around here you have moving components; belts, bands. You don't want to get your hands caught up in here. Of course, you got to wait until the car cools down when doing any engine work such as working around electrical components that is near heater hoses and the radiator, exhaust manifold, engine cover. Now what we have here is the heart of the vehicle, the automotive battery. You have a postiive lead and a negative lead. You never want these to touch which is what is called a short. "