How To Build A Custom Fuse/Relay Panel For ANY Car (EASY) !!

[@fredmonroe6042]

Great tutorial, especially showing the reworking and oops moments thanks.

[@kriswyche]

Haha thank you !! I’ve included links to everything used in description also !!

[@rey9584]

When can you make a video on the entire wiring of your car. I've been watching lots of videos on this subject and yours is the best. Thank you

[@kriswyche]

thank you, below i linked a video that shows the basics of how my car is wired. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6vaYaiXhaegg8k

[@victorocampo8837]

Thanks, mister Vans

[@alanloeffler4036]

Trying to a after market emergency lighting which khans a negitive Monterey switch I need that switch to become a positive switch any ideas

[@kriswyche]

I’m not sure what a Monterey switch is? Do you mind explaining ?

[@alanloeffler4036]

It is a pattern switch for changing patterns on a light bar or flashers

[@anonymousperson4363]

It's a switch that the circuit is closed while being pressed. A horn switch is an example of a momentary switch.

[@mikecoughlin4128]

I would have liked too see you complete this by wiring in the switches too.

[@kriswyche]

I Believe I talk a little about it in this video!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6vaYaiXhaegg8k

[@hitune]

Genius work

[@kriswyche]

Ayee thanks my guy!!

[@slashsplat]

Nice video. Note that a "40" amp relay that only has 14 ga. wires will only pass about 15 amps. Amp capacity does not change over distance. A certain gauge will only handle so much. So a 30/40 amp relay with 14ga can only handle about 15 amps. Look to relays with screw terminals and much higher amperage ratings.

[@kriswyche]

That’s a good point !! It does make lots of sense the relay rating is higher than the wire. Luckily the most the relays see are around 10-15 amps. With the highest rating possible being 20.

[@rey9584]

Thank you for your video 😊 Did you tear out all of the old wiring from your car?

[@kriswyche]

yes i did !! wiring is all new except for connectors i reused

[@alanloeffler4036]

Can u show how to use a relay for emergency lights using a relay to make a negitive to positive

[@kriswyche]

The relay simply allows you to not be forced to use bulky switches. The should have modules that flip power and create pulses to use with regular lights that will make them “emergency” lights

[@rey9584]

What's the size of your relays and why do you have 2 relays for your fans?

[@kriswyche]

the relays are 40a. i have dual electric fans so it’s good practice to have a relay for each fan. i’ve seen people run one relay for two fans and it usually results in the relay burning up

[@lambodriver7400]

nice video keep it up. just subscribed

[@kriswyche]

Thank you! Will do

[@haroldolson5877]

Nice, helped a lot.

[@kriswyche]

I hope so!! Good luck if you decide to try your hand at electrical, I promise it’s not nearly as hard as it looks!!

[@Uonit]

Love the video bro I'm thinking of stripping all my stock wiring out of my car and do a custom harness and push button start. My cars a burnout car us aussie fellas love em I might hit you up for some help and info

[@kriswyche]

Awesome haha!! Yeah do so, I’ll help you out where I can haha !!

[@Kopanoremembrance]

I like you explanation❤❤❤

[@kriswyche]

Thank you. this video is quite old but i’m glad it still helps

[@tonylayne6296]

I have an 06 Silverado 3500 wrecker I’m looking to cut everything from behind the cab and create an easy to check panel from behind the drivers seat to the lights I have new led lights bar light on top around 4 lights in the toolbox compartments running lights and turn signals and they are also in my bar light plus I have around 6 flood lights everything is going on a jerr-dan self loader and help you can give me would be great thank you for your time

[@kriswyche]

Anytime, just shoot me a DM on Instagram !!

[@kongseefoo7585]

How is connection ware from battery to fuse box and key switch thanks

[@kriswyche]

circuit breaker installed between battery and fuse box. key is basically just a switch and when you turn the key it closes the circuit and sends power to starter motor to turn the car over.

[@hectordelgado3258]

In a later Video you talk about using one 80 amp relay to power the ecu instead of 2 smaller relays. I’m looking to wire up my s13 sr into a 95 s14 and didn’t even consider this. Do you think the ECU will draw more amperage than a standard fuse can handle? How do you still use the ignition switch to power the fuse block? See what every pin does, feed it power and see when it comes out? Thank you

[@kriswyche]

it’s getting multiple power sources and the ecu has its own mini fuse strip. So basically the 80amp relay feeds a separate fuse strip, from there each ecu wire has a dedicated fuse. The ecu relay also gets power directly from the battery and is protected with a circuit breaker.

[@kriswyche]

As for the ignition barrel where the key is. I just used a multi-meter to find out what wire gets power when I full turn the key. It’s basically just used as a switch now the provide power to the starter solenoid which cranks the car. I can pull the key out while driving and nothing will happen. It’s sole purpose is to crank the starter. The ecu, fuel, and everything in the car is controlled via the switch panel !

[@hectordelgado3258]

@@kriswyche I see 1 R/W ignition signal 1 2 R/Y ignition signal 2 8 R/G ignition signal 3 9 R/L ignition signal 4 13 B ignition signal ground 34 O start signal 35 G/O park neutral signal* 36 Ignition signal 12v switched 38 B/W ecu power 39 B ECU ground 46 ECU Backup Power 47 ECU Power 48 ECU ground For a 62/63 ECU. I have an E5 but I believe it’s similar. Do I really have to wire all of these? I’m counting 13 wires just to power the ECU? Why do we need 5 ignition signals? Why 2 and a backup I’d understand 1 power 1 backup. Can you clear this up? And if you have an E5 ecu show me what wires you needed/ran to the ECU from the dash end? 34 O start signal

[@hectordelgado3258]

@@kriswyche does a switch on the panel give power to the whole panel? Or is that also from the key? Are you using the 8 gang panel? If so, that’s crazy bang for buck at 30 and change

[@kriswyche]

@@hectordelgado3258 it’s really complicated tbh, I’d have to find where I wrote stuff down and get back to you. I have a 62 ecu and I believe one or two wires are different. BTW, I did lots of wiring tracing, most of the wires split into more within the harness, so it’s like you power one wire and it splits into 4 different pins. I currently only have 3 wires that are getting powered if I recall for the ecu

[@JK4LIFE80]

How do I wire the switches to turn on fuel pump and so on? I'm at the point where you show the panel done. Now switches?

[@kriswyche]

You supply power to the switch panel by connecting a wire to the main fuse strip and running it to the switches. The switches power the relays, so when you hit a switch it powers the relay and then the power goes to the fuel pump. Rewatch the last part and I explain how the power flows. I’m making a playlist now with all my wiring videos, give that a watch and you’ll have a better understanding. Also you can dm me on Instagram and I can send more pictures and help!!

[@thatstuff4785]

This is a good video ...but maybe I missed the most important part. How do you wire this up

[@kriswyche]

That part is a bit more complicated. I do have a video talking about it somewhat that I’ve linked below. Basically everything I needed to power I made a little harness for with power and ground. I also spent a good amount of time studying the wiring diagrams from the factory service manual. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6vaYaiXhaegg8k

[@zlabfab487]

Thanks for the links bro ! New subscriber :)

[@kriswyche]

Haha, no problem dude!!! Thanks for subbing!!

[@jameerchavis6135]

How can I do it to where I don’t use a switch?

[@kriswyche]

@@jameerchavis6135 you will have to use the ignition barrel and have “ACC ON” and “ON” and “START” control the relays. Not a hard job but a bit more complicated and you don’t get as much control over each circuit

[@jameerchavis6135]

@ I have the Ls engine and wanted to run my 2 fans (1 relay each) and a relay for my sunroof

[@kriswyche]

@ yeah you need one relay per fan, but fans you can make their own circuit

[@greasemonkeygarage1896]

Where are you getting the strips form

[@kriswyche]

Amazon ! Links are in description

[@steveg8637]

that fuse block does not look like a distribution one. Be careful hooking power up to that bolt.

[@kriswyche]

I made sure it was, check out my recent videos. Car is driving and running good!

[@IraChandler]

Thanks, volume real low.

[@kriswyche]

Thank you! This was back when I filmed on my iPhone :(

[@jcoats5529]

What? I can't hear you!!

[@PBS-nm1uu]

you need a material list. and you need better explanation.

[@kriswyche]

I just updated the description and linked everything I used and more :)

[@kriswyche]

let me know what I can explain more in detail.