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

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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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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! 😊👍

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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

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

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Thanks! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

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