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

[@mr.e7379]

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!

[@DEarls-ye9tz]

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

[@AIBroadTV]

i hope it does

[@johnanthony4556]

Please I want help call any one

[@DEarls-ye9tz]

@@johnanthony4556 😳

[@nizamsham3456]

yeah same goes to me, this video is really help me

[@richborzea4589]

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

[@GoTechTraining]

Wow Rich, thanks so much for that! :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mbs5328]

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

[@GoTechTraining]

Awesome MBS, stay tuned, more to come! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@rafiekahmed8568]

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

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Rafiek, thanks for watching! So very true, almost everything today has a wire going to it! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@paulglad5615]

Defiantly watching this entire series.

[@GoTechTraining]

Awesome to hear Paul, stay tuned! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@cstar2839]

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

[@GoTechTraining]

Wow Cstar, thanks so much!!!!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@ceasermc6914]

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

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey CeaserM C, thanks! Glad the videos helping. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@truth4reel]

can't comprehend thumbs down on these vids. People are more and more fickle and ungrateful and think it's funny

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Truth4reel, yeh, who knows? Can't make everyone happy :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@zachmisino5608]

b o t s

[@GripFreak]

Rest assured the one's giving the thumbs down cannot read wiring diagrams. They wake up every day just miserable with themselves. Actually their thumbs down is an indication of how they view themselves. With that being said GREAT video instructions Mike! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience sir! Much appreciated!

[@ACERRUBRUM31]

I must be honest, at first, I was like slow down, slow down! As a landscape contractor, and one who’s never looked at a wiring schematic, I’ll admit, I was pretty discouraged looking around for any vids explaining what the symbolism is as opposed to “ how to bypass safety switches, or start your mower so you don’t have to push a pto button “ that I kept finding. I mean, I get it you may not like the seat safety design, but there’s some real beauties out there. Yikes! Hope they don’t have toddlers running around their yards. Anyway. I’m troubleshooting a John Deere zero turn and even bought the tech manual 680 pages, lots of printer ink, but worth every stinkin penny, until the electronics haha. I was like “ I can read grade prints, swales, berms, trees, drainage etc and explain it like this young man here. But I literally felt like a first grader until I watched this video. Did I watch it 3times? Sure did until things began making sense. Tbh, the switched/ un switched color codes was huge. Yes, I was that bad. I had a switched power wire messed up, and read the connector cavities wrong in one connector and it messed everything up, but with this, my green machine I use exclusively for my home and no where else, is running again and just in time as there’s a 3 day rain coming. I believe every person has a unique ability and can excel at something. This young man evidently is a master at his craft, and a very good teacher. Hell, I learned from him. But to complain about this or that about a video you decided to watch on KZbin is kind of silly dontcha think? Especially ones who think they know a better way to explain. Have at it then, make your own vids, stand up there and do what this trained man did. Enlighten us all, you’re wasting your talent behind your keyboards! Thanks again great video 🌳

[@Loveroflife5.0.]

Absolutely I blame the parents

[@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.

[@TheYO7A]

This the simplest explanation ever for a wiring diagram. Thanks guys.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Ahmed, thanks! :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@Jalapenioman8049]

What about this video is that people didn’t understand? He made it so simple to follow. Especially with color coded wires. He explains what each component is, where power and grounds are connected on each component n how electricity travels.

[@cmorris258611]

You inspired me to open my own business in electrical work after watching your videos

[@GoTechTraining]

Wow Cory, that's amazing, thank you so much!!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@Odnoux]

Спасибо вам! Учу английский благодаря вашим видео. Учу электрику и язык😊. 👍

[@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.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Labrador McGraw, thanks a ton! Enjoy the back catalog. I do my best to answer every comment, so if you're watching and old video and have a question....comment on it. I should see it! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@labradormcgraw]

@@GoTechTraining Thanks so much for the reply, Mike. I'll let you know how I get on.

[@andyeckel7195]

Great video! Thanks! You are providing a terrific public service. So many people don’t wish to share their knowledge, or make the effort to do so, and you are the exact opposite of that.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Andy, thank you so much! Glad you are seeing the value in this. :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@ozzstars_cars]

I'm glad my horn works. Nice explanation Mike and remember everyone orange lines matter.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hahah Glen, im sure in Jersey you use it often ;) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Right Glen

[@Diezel995]

If you’re giving a thumbs down and mad you can’t comprehend, then this probably isn’t for you. Find a new career. This is a simple diagram explained extremely good!

[@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!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey, thanks a ton! Yeh it'll likely be a very long series haha! Getting accurate information is harder than it needs to be sometimes, right? Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@RogerCillion]

A 100% correct diagram doesnt exist :)

[@randymarion2466]

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!!!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Randy, thanks for watching! Stay tuned :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@waltongraham7031]

Great video. Can this method be applied to appliance and other diagrams as well?

[@JaySosaNY]

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

[@stevefleck5892]

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

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Steve, thanks! Stay tuned for more :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@lunalily220]

Just finding you today. Glad i got you. Needed this, thank you.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

You make a good instructor. And, it's all in the details.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks Mike! Hope all is well with the Fam! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Everyone's well here. Hope everyone's well at your home.

[@Maintenance63]

Finally a common sense approach to troubleshooting

[@MiracleMAX]

Hey Mike, looking forward to the series! I love wiring diagrams. While my wife was reading a novel, I would be reading a wiring diagram. Strange? I enjoy sharing these skills of reading wiring diagrams with the apprentices I teach. To start with, when they look at the diagrams, they are like a kangaroo stuck in the headlights, with fear in their eyes. It's great to see after doing some courses, they slowly gain some confidence and can apply what they have learned in a real world situation. Great to get feedback when they gain experience and confidence. Keep up with the great work! 😊👍

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey MiracleMax, thanks for watching! Hahah doesn't sound strange at all to me ;) "A kangaroo in the headlights", huh? Aussie? Here in Wisconsin we say "deer in the headlights" :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@MiracleMAX]

@@GoTechTraining Yeah, I figured you guys would have the deer in the headlights, but us Aussies have Kangas to deal with (and wombats and snakes and spiders and sharks and dingos and crocs ......) - you get the idea!

[@andrewjackson9297]

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

[@johnturner8829]

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.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks John! All is good here in WI :) Hope the same for you! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@JuanSanchez-ls4zi]

Electrical is awesome work... Thanks mike your explanations and teachings are great..

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Juan, I love electrical work! Thanks for watching :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@RuthlessZabusa]

You’re a really good teacher bro.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you very much!!! :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mustitellyou151]

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

[@intanmaisarah3651]

WOW, THANKS MAN. HELP ME UNDERSTAND EASILY.

[@gilbey87]

Natural Teacher Mike! Thank you!

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks David!!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@AdamDaJeweler]

This my BOOOOIIIII!! their timing chain video on GM 3.6 helped me out sooooo much!! Now I've been searching the net to understand wiring diagrams because I have a low circuit to my Accelerator Position Pedal....

[@carloshonrado1169]

More people like you sir, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Carlos, thanks for watching!!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@Autorepairtechs]

Great Job Mike Guys Always remember New Correct Information and processes are priceless keep learning

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks!! For sure :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@nicknicu1787]

Great idea Mike! We all need this series of videos! 👍

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Nick, great to hear! Hope I don't disappoint :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@scuba422123]

the old gm paper book diagrams were so easy and all in color! and all the circuits were basic when i started out i didnt know anything but looked up a diagram and i was half way there and headed in the right direction now they can get very complex

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Scuba, thanks for watching! They certainly can. Hopefully by the end of this series I can teach you how to break it down simply :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@davidquinn6161]

A tip for Canadian viewers - Part Source locations will print wiring diagrams for free. ( Part Source is a Canadian company similar to NAPA). Unfortunately, they don't have stores in all Canadian provinces.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey David, awesome tip, thanks for sharing! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@account2s]

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

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Galo, thanks for watching! Welcome to the channel :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@soroushchabavi2636]

The best , any one can learn with you 🌺

[@anthonysova7117]

Thanks I’m grateful for the time u put into all ur videos

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks Anthony, i'm grateful for the time you take to comment! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@silverlinings7773]

Thanks, like these short videos more than the live ones..

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey SIlver Linings, thanks for watching! Glad to hear you're enjoying the format :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@josephremache3721]

I know it's an older video but it is soo good and informative! Thanks

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you very much Joseph! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@OtoMatikWorkz]

Thankyou very much teacher.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@juergenscholl2843]

Mike, it's a very good idea to make this series. I am sure it will help quite a lot of technicians to get or improve foundational knowledge which is more important than ever. Your logical approach is easy to follow as well as the format is easy to digest. Felicidades, as the Mexicans say.🔧🔧🤗🤗

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Juergen, it's been a while! Thanks for watching! I hope it does help those who are willing to learn. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@treyinok]

Awesome series Mike! As others have said, looking forward to the next lessons. Thanks!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Trey, thanks! Stay tuned for more :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@wyattandwill12]

I'm doing an engine rebuild atm so I can't really do too much electrical work (running the vehicle or attaching the battery), but to apply this in a way that's currently needed instead of just for practice, I wanna use my OEM manual's cooling fan diagram and see if I can figure out why the cooling fans might not be working past what I already know to check. The relays and the fan motors work and I ordered a new coolant temperature sensor, the diagrams can help me know if there are any other possibilities other than the wiring itself. I'm excited to be learning how to do electrical work because it's one of the procedures I haven't learned enough about yet to do as a tech.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Wyatt, thanks for watching! Cooling fan diagrams can be tricky! Good luck :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@murraycalavera1834]

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

[@krisjackson395]

Great teacher, ty...on to part 2

[@PistonShack]

Great simple explanation! Thanks guys.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey PistonShack, thanks!!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@keeping-up-with-pg]

Sometimes when people donate books to libraries you can find some of Chiltons or other manuals there. Some even post them on their website for online access. But you have to check with local library to find out. Not all we have free access to that type of knowledge.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey PG Rated, that's a great point! The library can be an awesome resource. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@andreiandrei7175]

Hello from Romania ! Liked and Subed. I just want to say thank you and I can`t wait for part. 2.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Andrei, thanks for watching! Part 2 is up, stay tuned for more :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@johneric3886]

Excellent work. Keep On Keepin On, and don't change a thing!!!!!!

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks John! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@PaulysAuto]

Thanks for this Mike, super awesome stuff and excited to see more like this!

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks man! Stay tuned ;) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@masourasandreas]

Nice video great explanation.as electrician I have to say that the problem always is very simple but difficult to find where is

[@rissanew858]

All wiring diagram bmw from 1998 to 2022 are in this application android (Bimma ewd)

[@bolaheya6220]

Great explanation I definitely watch the whole series I look forward to the next part

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Top Games, thanks!!! Stay tuned for more :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@fridaynighthikes]

Your intro is excellent. 🏆

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Bob, you're talking the GoTech branding and such? Thanks! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@عثمانالخالدي-غ1د]

جزاك الله كل خير سيد مايك

[@arthurfricchione8119]

New subscriber reconmended by j Caci and Keith Defazio. A subject I have definitely been looking for. Thanks for sharing Artie 😄😄😄

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Artie, thanks and welcome to the channel! I'll have to thank Joe and Keith for sending you my way! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@monstersquashracing]

I love tis channel. Thanks so much for helping me understand all of this stuff

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you very much! :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@johnnylee948]

Hey, really good information and keep the knowledge coming !!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Johnny, will do! Thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mysterymachine94]

Thanks for this very informative video! Really helped me understand much easier

[@GoTechTraining]

That's great to hear! Thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@2tallB]

Great start! Do CAN (or CCD) BUS circuits have a standardized color code? I'm using red/blue and green/blue for now, but that was just my version with blue indicating the BUS.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey 2tallb, thanks for watching. No, I don't believe can-bus wiring has a standardized color format. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@felm3283]

Thanks Mike for this great information l appreciate your time.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching Felipe! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@richardashcroft4596]

Thank you for dotted line information, was wondering what that meant in Haynes on my 2011 Chevy Cruze

[@avasonsyn]

Ready for the next lesson.

[@GoTechTraining]

Stay tuned Pedro, it's coming! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@felm3283]

Thank you Master to share your knowledge…

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching!

[@NM505ALB]

Thank you. I have been working on cars for sometime and electrical circuit problems, reading diagrams and how a circuit works to charge a relay and turn a component on I always had trouble on.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey D. Wht, thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more ;) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@EcocleanPools]

Great video. Easy to understand.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Beardless Biker, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@chriswhite4596]

Great Video , with Well documented info

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks a ton Chris! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@tradethelingo]

Question...so when you said what you said at point number 4, that the power source and ground source will stop at the first open circuit, are we talking about an electrical fault, or are we dividing the power side of the circuit from the ground side of the circuit? Because I have an issue determining where my ground side begins on a wiring diagram.

[@salvadorgutierrezr5914]

Thanks for the teaching Mike ,that was a good one👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏👌👋✌

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks Salvador! :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@EATSLEEPFARM]

Very cool!! Am really looking forward to the series

[@GoTechTraining]

Awesome, stay tuned. More to come! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@sambitar8448]

THUMP UP, PROFESSIONAL EXPLANATION, THANKS

[@georgeowen3506]

Awesome video. Can you help me? I'm doing an engine swap for a 92 nissan d21 pickup 4x4 with a ka24e engine. Im swapping engines with a dohc ka24de from a frontier. Im using a standalone ecu that uses the factory ka24e wiring harness. There are a few differences when comparing the two engines that being the dohc, a few sensor, the sensor connectors, and the ignition system. I've converted the dohc to use wasted cop using the standalone, and have spark on all coils. I am confused on how to convert and build the ignition system to trigger spark with key turned to start. The sohc distributor is a 4 pin distributor that runs an optic crank/cam sensor separate from the coil. The dohc distributor has the ignition system intergrated with the distributor. Could you make a video for the wiring for this and how to frankenstein this new system to communicate with standalone. I would gladly pay you for your help. Thankyou

[@DanouTouga]

Thanks, teatcher it was very clear good job

[@peterecheverria2267]

Excellent way to explain it !

[@lloyd-qt1mg]

Top Gun... top presentation .... fingers crossed that the next 'Tut" will be soon ( hey, we're at the end of 2021 already). Thank you Mike and GoTecH!

[@Joeelectronicschematicsforauto]

Good luck on your channel a beautiful presentation and a great informative channel you have I just love using the scope I agree the only tool you can see signals or is the SCOPE otherwise you cannot troubleshoot correctly good luck

[@ismarmeskovic]

Great video as always Mike!Keep them comming!Cheers!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Ismar, will do! Look for part 2 soon! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@fredigonzalez4372]

Hi there very good video, I’m a new fan of yours and I’m learning and understanding little by little Thank you so much for sharing your amazing skills

[@kevinavery2518]

great video mike, look forward to the next ones, btw, love the aeswave terminal kit

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Kevin, thanks for watching! I know, right? That kit is AWESOME! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@stepsidehotrod9691]

I am rewiring an 1981 dodge d150, my question is; is the number before the color code the gauge wire used? Thanks

[@richardcranium5839]

hey mike. i didnt hear you elaborate about the two paths that are the switched ground. maybe i'm getting ahead of you, if so disregard. some may be confused that either the horn button or the bcm can control the horn so it may work with one but not the other. in diagnosing sometimes a circuit works part time which may be caused by such a scenario and will throw off a technician to look for a fault that may be intermittent rather than understanding the entirety of how the system works. also since the bcm can operate it additional checks at the bcm if that part of the circuit is malfunctioning will be in order.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Richard, I planned on bringing this exact thing up once we begin to apply testing to the circuit/diagram. Super valid point to be made there. I'll make sure to cover it...but it will likely be a little bit later in the series. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@ramonm.1553]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you for watching Ramon! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@Auto1996]

All data or auto data best???? What you think about

[@heribertobrito3589]

thank you mike! great videos!!

[@mrsemifixit]

Do switched grounds have their own symbol or you look for something else (like a switch) to determine it? Thanks

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Didn’t know the dotted line thing about more connections 👍🏻 I long time ago in my military career I said to a Sargent major. “ I didn’t know that” he said there’s probably a lot you don’t know. Lol I never forgot that 🤔😁

[@GoTechTraining]

You don't know what you don't know. That's one of my favorites and sooooooooooo true! ~mike

[@davidostring1289]

Good information. Thank you for showing this video.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey David, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@MacGTI6]

Thank you for this awesome video. Much appreciated

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching Marco! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@lobos0094]

great explanation waiting for part 2 thank you 👍

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Lobos0094, thanks for watching, stay tuned :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@False_Death]

Great stuff! Instantly subscribed.

[@GoTechTraining]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching and subbing! ~Mike

[@scorlin7516]

Does this information only applies to to car diagrams? I am trying to learn elevator diagrams

[@waynenelson8907]

I changed the blower motor on my 2018 GMC Sierra with a new aftermarket motor. It works but when I start pickup the blower doesn't kick in for about 2-3 seconds and when I shut pickup off the blower stays running for 2-3 seconds. Any idea what it could be? I wanted a resistor but they didnt stock them when I ordered blower motor. Thanks in advance

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Wayne, that's interesting. It could just be the time it takes for the blower to come up to speed gradually. I would start by checking the power and command input into the blower more at initial start-up and shut-down to see if its being to commanded to do what you're saying or that it's simply winding up and winding down. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@rajmann7002]

Hi Mike thank you for the video, but I’m only just starting out on wiring diagrams an have no prior knowledge at all. So this video was over my head. Any recommendations or suggestions on where I can start from to build my knowledge? Any videos you can recommend? Thanks

[@PhillyDee215]

👍👍👍correct way to diag a circuit💯

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Philly, thanks for watching :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@supersam1914]

Excellent video thanks for posting

[@GoTechTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for reaching out!