[4K] Making an Engine Wiring Harness (89-94 4g63)

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  • Опубліковано 13 кві 2020
  • This video is a good start to finish example of what to expect if you're considering starting from scratch on your engine harness. Nobody has this Elantra chassis anymore, but its engine controls, ECU and wiring harness are all from a 1990 DSM, specifically a Plymouth Laser if it matters, and the engine closely resembles a turbocharged 4g63.
    My documentation, some of my notes and resources worth sharing, and some free public-facing posts with extra footage are now on my Patreon page. Free. There's other public-facing content there for those who don't know. Whether you're looking for more content, wiring help, or you wish to contribute...
    ...please visit www.patreon.com/jafromobile.
    I could have made this about 15 minutes shorter, but felt it was necessary to include my most important mistakes and troubleshooting. It's a more realistic and accurate example this way.
    I can't stress enough how you should take notes. Take notes about your notes, take pictures if you can (you have a phone), and pay attention to every detail on this job.
    I've done a lot of electrical repairs over the years, enough to understand what I'm doing, and the basics of how to complete a circuit, what things are, and what they do... but I've never attempted a job this big before where my wiring was the actual component itself. IT WAS WORTH IT! So many people talk about needing to do this, but few of them ever take the leap. I know I dreaded it, but just like most other big jobs once finished, you walk away with a wealth of knowledge about your car, and a satisfying dosage of confidence and satisfaction. This is not your "I changed my own oil" level of satisfaction. This is different. It's a whole lot bigger than that.
    I have a pretty strong suspicion that there are people out there who would use this as reference material. I'd advise against that unless you want results like mine (which frankly aren't too bad...). If you don't have a '89-'94 DSM, then my reference material won't be very helpful to you because my circuitry isn't like yours. You may notice that I'm using a newer schematic than the harness I'm working on, and this can be problematic. Get the electrical service manual for the specific year or production of car you're working on if it exists, and use that. They're easy to find with any search engine. Or you could check eBay, they get bought and sold all the time. There are also web subscription services like AllData that can help you find the information you need. Don't do this for the first time without the electrical service manual and your detailed notes that you made yourself.
    I'm not a professional mechanic or electrician. If you prefer instruction from professionals, I suggest you visit High Performance Academy here on UA-cam. They give a pretty size-able sample of gold away for free, but if you want access to the gold mine, then you have to pay to dig. They're possibly some of the most experienced professional automotive instructors here on UA-cam, having set World Records with a couple of EVOs and customer cars, so they know a thing or two. Their videos play out like classroom instruction with alternating lab days. They do live streamed demonstrations of their lessons on their in-house dyno and hold Q&A's. I've never bought their classes, but if anyone has a problem with what they get here for free, don't downvote, just go there. If you didn't find what you need there for free, then buy their training. I'm nice enough to point you in the right direction. This is my unsolicited endorsement of them. They don't know I'm posting this here, I just care enough that I want YOU to find what you're looking for.
    FAIL at 21:26. I was more focused on the shot than on getting the pin in the right hole.
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  • @alperenerol1852
    @alperenerol1852 4 роки тому +332

    bae: I'm alone. Come over.
    me: I can't. I'm watching a man rewiring his car's harness from scratch on youtube.

    • @proatw
      @proatw 4 роки тому +1

      ** me: I can't, there's a lockdown :(

    • @wgongoram
      @wgongoram 3 роки тому

      Same here xD

    • @circusboy90210
      @circusboy90210 3 роки тому +1

      @@proatw that's a lame excuse, better to just be gay

    • @TheOystei
      @TheOystei 2 роки тому +1

      I'm watching a dude on UA-cam rewire the engine on his 1990 Hyundai*
      Stings more when you say it like that, underscoring that it's not some prestine muscle car worth houndreds of thousands or something like that :P

  • @d4a
    @d4a 3 роки тому +72

    There's UA-cam.......and then there's Jafro.

    • @Xsidon
      @Xsidon 3 роки тому +1

      Good to see you here cheers from your faithful subscriber

    • @perotekku
      @perotekku 4 місяці тому +1

      Dude, you're just as iconic to a lot of us as Jafro.
      Two legends of the DIY car community.

  • @chuckth3clown
    @chuckth3clown 4 роки тому +159

    I literally bought 250ft of various colors of wire last night to start this and bam now you post a video! Fuckin prime!!!

  • @BUILTOFFICIAL
    @BUILTOFFICIAL 4 роки тому +148

    The amount of work that went into the production of this video is inspiring

    • @SE45CX
      @SE45CX 3 роки тому +5

      You can only find this characteristic in men.

    • @boomstyk4urboo
      @boomstyk4urboo Рік тому

      Jafro, you're the man. Hands down you give lots of energy to cars that I didn't consider cool when coming up in the 90's. I can appreciate the time and effort that went into this.
      Caleb, the world needs Built. Hopefully, you can find it in you to come back.

  • @end_my_suffering
    @end_my_suffering 4 роки тому +129

    Wires: The movie
    Directed by Jafro

  • @KG-yn9qi
    @KG-yn9qi 4 роки тому +30

    Okay got one for you! In 1980 My brothers father in law, owned an old Auto car Truck. Wiring was bad, was so old was the cloth covered stuff. Well he had a brother that was visiting him. He was a old man, and had a stroke. That left him with difficulty in use of left arm and other things. The man was a very nice and I like him. Now one day the father in law, he put his brother to work replacing the wire in the truck. I asked my brother what was he thinking? My brother said, don't worry about it. He'll get it done and asked me to keep eye on him and get him anything he needs. So I show him where all the wire was and tools etc. Had, like you every color you could think and in different size. So he went to work replacing the wires. I went on with my work in the shop. Every once in awhile I would look out at him. He was working away, had wire all over on the ground. Late that afternoon I walked over to see how he was doing. And could not belive what I saw... He was replacing each wire, one at a time and was doing good, except he replaced every wire with only white wire and same gage! No colored at all. I did not say anything! As I watched, he was talking, telling me how he had to go to school and took a wire class on this new plastic covered wire. How to cut it, splice it, and crimp it etc. He said, When they came out with it and remembered when was all new stuff. I walked away... found my brother and told him what was happening, and what he told me about school and how long he was in class for it! That's when I found out something about not to judge people, See he was a rocket science engineer, and worked during the war and with NASA building rockets before his stroke. I was shocked! Now the truck did run and everything worked when he was done, just was with only one color of wire. All white, one gage!

    • @KG-yn9qi
      @KG-yn9qi 4 роки тому

      @Lassi Kinnunen same color?

    • @Mrcaffinebean
      @Mrcaffinebean 3 роки тому +2

      There was a time we’re wiring wasn’t colored. Check out old Italian autos and such and you’ll see it’s all exactly the same color. I wonder if the same was true for rockets and such as they are kind of single use.

  • @SchielMusic
    @SchielMusic 4 роки тому +24

    Seeing a wire harness done right is a thing of beauty. Most of the time pro mechanics don't even bother using the correct crimping tools or splicing procedures.

  • @chrisliberty1773
    @chrisliberty1773 4 роки тому +31

    This is....epic, I spent 30 years in the biz as a tech, 20 of those as a Mitsu tech(85-05)....I applaud your tenacity sir!

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому +11

      Doing this for 30 years? Are you overlooking your own tenacity!? Respect!

    • @chrisliberty1773
      @chrisliberty1773 4 роки тому +6

      @@Jafromobile I did many wiring repairs over those years but nothing even close to what you did, heh navigating Hyundai service info can be a "challenge" eh? (Did almost 4 yrs @a Kia dealer)...killer job dude, most I've done is rewiring/upgrading my old 73 Honda cb750 (added relay ckts for ign n headlamps to take the load off the ign switch).
      .idk if I would build a harness from scratch like that but...I appreciate seeing you doing it...means we alll can!

    • @tommills2097
      @tommills2097 2 роки тому

      Yep!! And, the wire striper tool is pure brilliance. I’ve been scrounging salvage harnesses just to getting the striped wires I need… imagine my storage area

  • @wyldbladze
    @wyldbladze 4 роки тому +13

    Don't know why this was recommended to me, or even why I clicked on it. But, I watched it all the way thru. Good Video.

  • @hawkdsl
    @hawkdsl 4 роки тому +23

    I actually enjoy wiring. But this was on a whole new level. That wire marking tool is just genius. Thank you for this video it was truly great

    • @Chippy569
      @Chippy569 4 роки тому +1

      no kidding, i really want one.

  • @mcluvin1749
    @mcluvin1749 Рік тому +1

    About 5 years ago I binged watched your channel on a different youtube account and I was waiting for more videos to come out. Then, I got a new youtube account. Finally, in 2023 youtube algorithm got me back here and I couldn't be happier.

  • @kellygiddens3356
    @kellygiddens3356 4 роки тому +2

    I have just finished installing an entire vehicle wiring harness in A 1977 Chevrolet Step Van Ice Cream truck. Mophorn Wiring Harness Kit 12 Circuit Hot Rod Universal Wiring Harness Muscle Car Street Rod XL Wires. It wasn't the exact harness so I had to remove a couple of the Circuits, then I added and electric Radiator Fan and Music Box and Flip out Warning Sign and Front and Rear Flashing Lights. It took me a lot of notes even with the proper Wiring Diagram and a ton of Pictures. It took me a Month of working a few hours everyday, but everything is working like it's suppose to. I had never done a Full Vehicle Wiring Job before, but it came out working so I am Proud of Myself for doing it.

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому

      Money! I feel like that's the most appropriate answer... 'cause once it's got all that, it's time to put 'er to work!

  • @andyk3950
    @andyk3950 4 роки тому +67

    Your uploads are nothing short of stellar. You deserve to be in the YT automotive content creator Hall of Fame. Not only are your uploads informative and creative, but entertaining as well. One does not have to be specifically tied to JDM products to follow your work. As someone who has followed-subscribed for quite some time all I can say is thank-you for all the effort you put into all your work . You rock Jafro!

  • @timjrvine
    @timjrvine 4 роки тому +13

    That wire striper is incredible.

  • @Cliff_Anderson
    @Cliff_Anderson 4 роки тому +4

    Worth the wait, for sure. As someone who has completely re-wired my own car, converted from a carb to EFI, converted from mass air to speed density, and completely rewired from fuse box to cigarette lighter, I especially admired your attention to detail. It's a long and tedious job. Props to you for actually using the correct factory wire coloring, my junk is a mass of red and black wires! This is by far the best harness wiring project I've seen on the 'net. I'd love to see a before and after picture of some of your log traces to see the difference in noise in the different channels, especially the TPS, MAP and Battery voltage channels. I know my own logs cleaned up quite a bit when I put some attention to the grounds and signal wires. Great job!

  • @jdxnc04
    @jdxnc04 4 роки тому +50

    Hey we both uploaded DSM content today, DSM content overload for the people!

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому +20

      HECK YEAH! The most consequential imports ever built. I bet all kinds of DSMs are getting fixed right now while everyone's locked down. The only thing that interferes with their maintenance is their owners having a day job.

    • @TylerGotAYTAccount
      @TylerGotAYTAccount 4 роки тому +3

      So I just happened upon this video, but figured I'd pass along some "knowledge" if anyone needed it down the road. There is a place in North Carolina called Miller Import Parts that dismantles DSM's and other cars. Found them when I needed a crossmember for one of my Nissans. Perhaps this will help either or you, or someone else, find parts if they ever need them.

    • @jdxnc04
      @jdxnc04 4 роки тому +2

      @@TylerGotAYTAccount Ya I friended Stevie a few years back and got some hard to get parts from him, real good dude.

    • @mitsubishikid1187
      @mitsubishikid1187 4 роки тому

      @@TylerGotAYTAccount lol i actually purchased a 1gb engine harness from miller import parts they are great to deal with

  • @RyanBissell
    @RyanBissell 4 роки тому +67

    "cut up more than a magazine in jussie smollett's living room" -- remind me not to eat breakfast cereal when watching your channel. You owe me a new keyboard.

    • @ajgonzalez5109
      @ajgonzalez5109 4 роки тому +2

      I don't understand that reference.. could you please explain?

    • @RyanBissell
      @RyanBissell 4 роки тому +8

      @@ajgonzalez5109 Racism and homophobia are real societal problems in America, sadly even today. But Jussie... Well, read his Wikipedia article. Or watch Dave Chappelle's stand up routine about it.

    • @justd3fy
      @justd3fy 4 роки тому +5

      ​@@RyanBissell a simple no would suffice

    • @ajgonzalez5109
      @ajgonzalez5109 4 роки тому +5

      @@RyanBissell I get it now, it's a joke on forging documents, hence the cutting magazines reference. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!

    • @MarcosCruz-xe7vv
      @MarcosCruz-xe7vv 4 роки тому +7

      @@ajgonzalez5109
      No, he sent himself racist anonymous letters serial killer style by cutting out letters from magazines.

  • @makemespin
    @makemespin 4 роки тому +16

    "Its on its sixth build and its third car MEOW"
    Made my day! Salute to the Super Troopers.

  • @devonholder2016
    @devonholder2016 4 роки тому +39

    This going have to be the sweetest 1hr I watch UA-cam, like button hit already.

  • @roberthurd328
    @roberthurd328 3 роки тому +1

    I'll even go out to make this statement if I was ever in a position and I met someone like you I would make sure you had a garage that you'd be able to do anything you wanted in it just for the circumstance that you were able to do a video like this and educate people that's where I think this should go to thank you again

  • @jayski8987
    @jayski8987 2 роки тому +3

    I know what you mean about DSM wiring. I used to own an old 88 Dodge Conquest TSi widebody and had nothing but wiring issues with that car. Hats off to you sir for going through all this work 👍🏻

  • @tennic475
    @tennic475 4 роки тому +5

    Uploading damn movies now! Nice! Who needs Netflix when we have Jafro?

  • @tinyturbo317
    @tinyturbo317 4 роки тому +2

    Watched it all, never fast forwarded and so grateful I didn't... Jafro seriously the best.. a true DSM God

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому +2

      I make the videos you have to watch at 1.0 playback speed. I sped it up for you. ;)

    • @tinyturbo317
      @tinyturbo317 4 роки тому

      @@Jafromobile much appreciated!! Now for that engine build!

  • @brendangallagher8292
    @brendangallagher8292 4 роки тому +9

    I'm so glad I watched this. To see the Joy at the end when it started was extremely satisfying.

  • @myc0p
    @myc0p 4 роки тому +17

    This is probably one of the best cable porn movies:
    - Unnessasry chatty parts fastforwarded
    - Good quality strippers and properly cut dongles
    - Kinky harnesses/whips
    - Money shot at 1:17:52

  • @VelocityLabs
    @VelocityLabs 4 роки тому +56

    1:14:00 Stupid black wire looking like the other black wire.

  • @davidpayne9336
    @davidpayne9336 4 роки тому +2

    I was just looking at materials to do this job on my modified FC. Came to UA-cam and thought it was making a recommendation based on my searches. Talk about good timing.

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому +2

      I get wiring questions all the time and I've never understood it? I'm like, "haven't you seen the Hyundai?..." Really this video was overdue!

  • @markb3146
    @markb3146 4 роки тому +1

    There is NOTHING more satisfying than finishing an engine loom or doing a full proper repair. Personally I prefer TESA high temp loom tape for the ends and corrugated tubing for the trunks. I heat shrink for abrasion if wires come out of the trunk at any point.... great job

  • @UnstableAdrianHD
    @UnstableAdrianHD 4 роки тому +4

    Has no one ever thanked you for the time and effort you put in these videos?
    Thank you, I appreciate you information you always provide. (:

  • @RonaldCiubuc
    @RonaldCiubuc 4 роки тому +3

    You are a legend! I love the in depth walk through of the process.. I have always wanted to rewire a entire engine harness but haven't had a chance yet..

  • @latestplague3762
    @latestplague3762 3 роки тому +1

    Just pulling the old harness out made my head hurt. By the time he unpacked all the tools, wires, connector etc. I had a migraine! Just got done redoing the harness on my sons 4 wheeler and after I was finished I kicked myself in the ass for not just buying a new one, I couldn't imagine even attempting one of this size. Great video funny as hell and really an awesome job.

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  3 роки тому +1

      I'm about to do it again... That's the other downside. Once you've done it, you're less resistant to starting this job up and doing it again. Seriously, read down your bucket list. You'll find this item re-appears. I don't know why it does that? I thought I was finished?!

    • @latestplague3762
      @latestplague3762 3 роки тому

      @@Jafromobile I agree you do become less resistant. I like to leap into the things I'm not completely comfortable with because of the experience and knowledge I usually gain (after alot of swearing). This however was something I definitely wouldn't want to tackle unless I knew that car inside and out which clearly you do. Great job I look forward to the next one.

  • @lewzero
    @lewzero 4 роки тому +1

    That PVC marker holder/striping tool was genius, seriously. I'm a cheap bastard with a Honda, so I usually just get marked wire out of the newest/biggest Honda I can find in the junkyard. I'm also usually only replacing one or two sensors worth of wires that I think need to have the same exact color.

  • @iMann_iFail
    @iMann_iFail 4 роки тому +4

    I apologise now, I couldn’t help but smile when you SIGHED at the beginning, I think we’ve all been there at some point. Great content as ever, prefect isolation entertainment.

  • @vertvlogs675
    @vertvlogs675 4 роки тому +3

    Saw the title, channel, and length of video. Immediate like before even watching the video. Time to grab the popcorn! I know what I'll be watching for this evening in quarantine.

  • @frixrandy
    @frixrandy 4 роки тому +2

    Just watched the entire video, I’m super happy everything worked out 💪🏻.

  • @peterk2455
    @peterk2455 2 роки тому

    Your WIRE STRIPER is genius and yes I searched online...got distracted by all that stripping...then the other half got home and we got distracted...by the stripping...and that's my excuse for taking 18 months to see this to the end.

  • @tsikriteasspyros3927
    @tsikriteasspyros3927 4 роки тому +17

    Wiring is like porn to me being an automation electronics engineer. Watching it done at this detail and with Jafro's easily comprehending explaination for as long a movie lasts... was the high point of the quarantine!

  • @BoostLeekdMedia
    @BoostLeekdMedia 4 роки тому +3

    @1:17:51 - damn that's satisfying! lol. Watching this WHOLE video was awesome. Even crazier that you edited ALL of this footage too! MAJOR props to you Jafro for editing this video on top of making the engine harness. Best DSM content on UA-cam! :D

  • @kingtube69
    @kingtube69 4 роки тому

    Finally got around to finishing this video and it had to be by far one of my favourite on UA-cam. thank you for taking the time to be so comprehensive from start to finish. Keep up the good work

  • @timramich
    @timramich 4 роки тому +1

    On a non-daily driver, making a harness is something I would in fact like to do. When one company contracts from another for an engine, electrical information in manuals becomes messy and almost useless. Jump over to a DSM car and a factory DSM manual, and it's utter perfection. There are even patterns for troubleshooting, and even really basic language of what stuff is and why it is used.

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому

      Mitsubishi wrote the best service manuals I've ever read. Even with the bad translations they're fantastic.

  • @axeljano
    @axeljano 4 роки тому +11

    Amazing! You strongly remind me of This old Tony.

    • @HydeMyJekyll
      @HydeMyJekyll 3 роки тому +2

      I imagine this is how This Old Tony sounded in 6th grade

  • @markphilpot4981
    @markphilpot4981 4 роки тому +4

    I’m as relieved as you are that your harness worked and going through all the struggles. You’re far more patient than I am. To say that you are a tower of strength and endurance is a massive understatement! Your meticulous and unyielding and that is why your following is so very loyal. Not too many fit in your category because most either don’t care or run out of patience. We are so glad that you don’t! Jafro, you go guy! Looking forward to the next one big time!👍🏻

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому

      I might take 1 day off? Maybe I earned it?

    • @markphilpot4981
      @markphilpot4981 4 роки тому +2

      Jafro, you could take off a week or whatever time you need. It exhausted me just to watch it. It was easer for me to tear down that reel winder back in 2014. That was a terror, but I remember that wiring harness and all the hell
      it gave you! I look forward to that block rebuild after all that he’ll you went through with that. You got through more than anyone else I have ever seen! You inspire people and give hope to others. I’m proud of you and how much patience you have. I’ve been here since the Stone Age and I’ll follow you to the end! I respect you!

  • @georgecirlig3553
    @georgecirlig3553 2 роки тому +2

    i cant belive i watched 1 hour and 40 minutes of wiring and didnt get bored

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, that's an enormous compliment!

  • @AlfaAddict
    @AlfaAddict 4 роки тому +1

    This is why I watched this, even though it is usual complete overkill. I ran into the striping issue as well and now you have given us a great solution! Thanks!

  • @jonasthemovie
    @jonasthemovie 4 роки тому +6

    That Juicy Smolliette joke was on point.

  • @evil_me
    @evil_me 4 роки тому +6

    I recomend 4rcustoms, I get all my gxl wire there, all colors with all stripes!
    I'm in the middle of making my harness from scratch for a Mitsubishi pajero with a haltech elite, deutsch bulkhead connectors on the firewall pass thru, deutsch everywhere and module bits of harness.... I literally bought 6000+ feet of wire, fully concentric and braided sleeve covered.... I love doing wiring!

    • @DadeWheless
      @DadeWheless 4 роки тому +1

      Evil Me seriously! How did he not find them when searching for wire??

  • @drew5955
    @drew5955 4 роки тому

    Thank you, thank you thank sooo much for ALL of your videos. I hope you do keep them coming, as well as Jason and Al3x... The hand full of you guys are a Blessing!!!

  • @abujibreelsabado8191
    @abujibreelsabado8191 2 роки тому +1

    oh maan... i love that engine sound after all that hard and tidious work. My respect to you just reached another level

  • @WelcomeToTheMadness
    @WelcomeToTheMadness 4 роки тому +6

    Alright, I just watched an hour and twenty two minutes of you doing this wiring. On a vehicle I have absolutely no notion of every purchasing. I must say though, for the black wire being the only cause of the issue you had. PHENOMENAL work good sir!

    • @frank8534
      @frank8534 4 роки тому +1

      Welcome To The Madness idk why but it’s good entertainment

  • @chickmagpunk
    @chickmagpunk 4 роки тому +4

    Love it Jaffro! Who needs Tiger King when you have the DSM Wiring King!!

  • @jimbojimson
    @jimbojimson 4 роки тому +2

    I specifically bought the HP Academy wiring course so I can build a harness one day for my GVR4, but this will be a great, more concise, and more specific reference to compliment it!

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому

      GREAT job, James! Those guys really are awesome. I should have done the same, but it's more organic if I just do what I know how to do. It's a respect thing. It would have been really messed up to buy their course and expose any of it, but who am I kidding? I can't do what they do-the way they do it. I might have to make one for my galant as well, we'll see? I hope not.

  • @lindsaydempsey5683
    @lindsaydempsey5683 4 роки тому

    What a mission, thank you for sharing, so many good techniques demonstrated, and no half measures.

  • @VelocityLabs
    @VelocityLabs 4 роки тому +19

    36:05 That poor ladybug is like WTF have I stumbled into????

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому +12

      Wow, you could tell it was a ladybug. OMG, 4K is worth it. What I didn't know about ladybugs until I was making this video is that they eat spiders. I had an outbreak of them in my garage and at first I thought it was a problem. I haven't walked through a spiderweb in my garage now in over 4 months. They're gone. I'm grateful! Those little bastards ate every last one of them.

    • @VelocityLabs
      @VelocityLabs 4 роки тому +7

      @@Jafromobile I had no idea. But I do know you can order boxes of live ladybugs on Amazon, so I'm about to and release them in my garage.

  • @superduty4556
    @superduty4556 4 роки тому +14

    Hour and a half of Jafro? I think I can stretch it out for another month or two of quarantine.
    Also, caught the predator reference at 1:20. Nice.

    • @JessopVTS
      @JessopVTS 3 роки тому

      Great shout on the predator reference lol. I had skipped that somehow. brilliant!

  • @jasonswayden6174
    @jasonswayden6174 4 роки тому +1

    Yes! More! I’m rewiring my corvette right now. Hooray for the 80s. Your work and determination is awesome dude!

  • @waynejamel
    @waynejamel 4 роки тому +2

    From Henrico va., you are a genius , I have always wanted to make my own harness for my 90 tsi. Well done sir

  • @Jeffball610
    @Jeffball610 4 роки тому +3

    I'm glad you made this video so I didn't have to. The custom wiring I had to do on my Datsun was quite the project. Although there are companies that make custom harnesses and can easily replicate a stock harness, in my case and yours, there are several other circuits eliminated or added that you may not account for when ordering a custom harness. The price is well worth it either way. I wouldn't change the learning experience for anything and the knowledge gained in knowing what and where each circuit is and can fail is invaluable.
    Side effects of you new harness may include some changes to your tune since new, less resistant wire may carry a cleaner signal. I'm thinking I'm getting phantom knock due to a cleaner and shorter signal from the knock sensor. When I replaced my chassis harness with TXL wire, I found several circuits to be more sensitive due to 45 year newer and less corroded wiring technology. My engine harness is all Mil-spec tefzel wiring and allowed me to use lighter gauge wiring in many circuits. This was especially useful because, like you, I found that they don't make striped wire in larger gauges.
    Maybe some day I'll post a much more condensed version of your video about my own harness powering my 4G63 Datsun 510 #4G63510 :-)

  • @mitsubishikid1187
    @mitsubishikid1187 4 роки тому +4

    I have worked on a few of these 1g harnesses, at 11:03 that connector is ether for the water temp switch on the thermostat housing it is for the A/C on a 1g dsm, or it is possibly for the the A/C pressure switch they both use a similar style connector. at 11:14 that round connector is for the A/C clutch 1g dsm. at 12:28 that is the rear defogger relay for a 1g dsm commonly deleted from the engine harness on dsms.

  • @vincentlee2460
    @vincentlee2460 Рік тому

    The amount of perseverance you have and courage to attempt this!!

  • @DigiTuben
    @DigiTuben 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos and have been following them/you for YEARS (an understatement considering it's been over a decade), just became a Patreon. Your contribution to the DSM community is un-repayable/priceless! Love your work, time, dedication, drive, motivation, and attention to detail. Keep that brother, you are a true hero to this community and many more people/communities to come in the future!

  • @ChristmasCrustacean1
    @ChristmasCrustacean1 4 роки тому +39

    "probably enough to do 3 or 4 cars" good thing you own three or four DSMs

  • @BoostedCajun
    @BoostedCajun 4 роки тому +3

    Boost Circuit??? Did I hear that right??? Are we putting a boost gauge in once again?? God this video was awesome, the only thing I think you should add to every video that you current don't; is the links to where you bought what tool etc. You should get some kick back from that as well. I know a lot of UA-camr's list where they bought they materials in the video description. I will be watching that over and over again to see what I missed the first time. I'd imagine you'll be making a new harness for the Colt as well...Ya know since you have spares :-) Glad to see this video, can't wait to see the next one!!!

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому +6

      The harness is already done on the Colt. That doesn't mean it's any better than the one that used to be on the Hyundai but... Yes. AND. That means it has all the connectors on it already. All of the cars have the connectors. The only bad ECU connectors were on the Hyundai. That means I can break them in half before I need to use the one with a "bad" pin 106. Some people accuse me of being an optimist.
      I'm leaving everyone in the dark about the boost circuit. I've got a trick up my sleeve if it works...

  • @dosher101
    @dosher101 Рік тому

    I just bought a 77 dodge truck and wanted to fix the mess the old owner has...and you answered my hours of searching for colored stripped wires ....thanks

  • @chadleary9361
    @chadleary9361 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the shout out bud and all the help and pointers with my build as well. I see you used my harness in the video awesome. Really can’t wait to so see what what the Elantra will do now that it’s not going to have any wiring issues!!

  • @VelocityLabs
    @VelocityLabs 4 роки тому +10

    20 minutes in and my fingertips, neck, back and eyes already hurt from just watching this. Nope nope nope nope nope nope nope

    • @jdxnc04
      @jdxnc04 4 роки тому +5

      yes yes yes lol

    • @snakesolid6823
      @snakesolid6823 4 роки тому

      I already felt dizzy just watching this 🤣

  • @stephenperry7887
    @stephenperry7887 4 роки тому +18

    "sixth build in it's third car meow"

    • @ottokrieg
      @ottokrieg 4 роки тому +1

      Did he say meow

    • @leonsullivan3490
      @leonsullivan3490 4 роки тому +1

      Yes he did

    • @terrormisu
      @terrormisu 4 роки тому +2

      I'm sorry meow, but I'm gonna have to give you a ticket!

    • @0sgtmay0
      @0sgtmay0 4 роки тому +2

      Do i look like a cat to you?
      Am I jumpin' around all nimbly bimbly from tree to tree?
      Do you see me eating mice?

  • @mikaeeldamon4757
    @mikaeeldamon4757 4 роки тому

    Thank you JAFRO. I don't even have a car remotely related to what you do but I truly enjoy your content that you create.
    Stay safe in this time.
    Can't wait for the next video.

  • @danielcullingham4897
    @danielcullingham4897 4 роки тому +1

    Great work Jafro. Your attention to detail and going the extra mile with your work shows!

  • @lnzchelo
    @lnzchelo 4 роки тому +5

    Felicidades un abrazo desde chile , sigue con su mision

    • @pmscompany
      @pmscompany 4 роки тому +1

      Jafro es un Maestro. Gracias a el pude meterme mucha mano al viejo Hyundai Elantra 1.6 de mi viejo y a mi Eclipse. Saludos compatriota

    • @lnzchelo
      @lnzchelo 4 роки тому

      Saludos amigo

  • @TGsrao1989
    @TGsrao1989 4 роки тому +3

    Guinness, ribs, chicken all ready. Now to slip into a chair and watch Jafro premiere.

  • @guillermocisneros863
    @guillermocisneros863 4 роки тому +1

    This movie has everything, intro, trama, drama, plot and a happy end!! I'll started yesterday a similar project, I see everything is possible.

  • @mrworm1
    @mrworm1 4 роки тому +2

    There are very few videos that pop up where I'll drop everything to go watch. Jafro's videos are always one of those. One of those rare ones that you know hours and hours went into the work and even countless more into the editing. I'm not sure if it's because I'm a detail oriented person of just that smooth Jafro voice that gives me a sense of comfort when watching these videos that makes them so enjoyable. Anyway, I love the content and can't wait for more.

  • @RhoadsChristopher
    @RhoadsChristopher 4 роки тому +5

    Loved the dry humor in this one, laughed a few times at your jokes 😄

    • @MrWisdom79
      @MrWisdom79 4 роки тому

      The data log at the track joke was funny.

  • @AWD_T
    @AWD_T 4 роки тому +30

    That is exactly what my face looks like when looking at a wiring diagram

  • @nameboy3486
    @nameboy3486 4 роки тому +1

    I watched the whole thing it was great. my fiance comment how you show every step and i told her i learned how to properly assemble an engine from your videos.... keep it up, thank you, and be safe

  • @Phenixzero
    @Phenixzero 4 роки тому +1

    This is awesome work! I believe EVERY car owner, specially those who ever owned a nice beloved 90’s ride would love to have such a great work on their car!

  • @SerbanCMusca-ut8ny
    @SerbanCMusca-ut8ny 4 роки тому +3

    "Anybody that is considering doing a wiring job like this...."
    me, finishing that sentence : just don't!
    :D
    Awesome job, but I would not have the patience to do it. Amazing !

  • @nameboy3486
    @nameboy3486 4 роки тому +4

    He saw my comment about last video being literally one minute and was like..i see your comment its length you want.... 90 MINUTES IT IS!!!!!!!

    • @Jafromobile
      @Jafromobile  4 роки тому +7

      I did... I saw it... I was all like, "be careful what you ask for..." ;)

    • @nameboy3486
      @nameboy3486 4 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @nameboy3486
      @nameboy3486 4 роки тому +1

      Once I buy my house and build my shop I'll be putting together that wire spool set up.... Genius!

    • @nameboy3486
      @nameboy3486 4 роки тому

      @FUDDLEYP JONES that is true but I do car stereo stuff really often so for me spools of wire would be really handy

  • @kellyappel3015
    @kellyappel3015 2 роки тому +1

    Your wire striping tool is awesome. Nothing better than simple, cheap, and functional.

  • @Daniel2316
    @Daniel2316 4 роки тому

    I picked up an extra wiring harness for my 1999 just for this sole purpose, thanks for the motivation!

  • @revolting887
    @revolting887 4 роки тому +8

    "It's like a fart in a spacesuit" I've gotta find a way to work that into one of my zoom calls...

  • @eumoria
    @eumoria 4 роки тому +5

    aww dude a squeaky shoe is the worst. you sound like a cartoon character everywhere you go

  • @stephenwilliamson4556
    @stephenwilliamson4556 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you once again for taking the time to film and upload this. As soon as I saw another Jafro video, and I knew it was the wiring harness I knew I had to watch. That was one hell of a problem having just those two wires swapped around, but sometimes it’s the simplest of things that can cause the biggest problems. Take care of yourself, and, as always, I look forward to the next video.

  • @simonsaysr1994
    @simonsaysr1994 4 роки тому +1

    Started watching your vids when I got my 2g 5 years ago. You haven't slacked up a bit! Great to see your super informative videos, that are always extremely detailed and still are being delivered! If 5% of UA-cam made videos like you we would all be smarter haha.

  • @cbertulfo
    @cbertulfo 4 роки тому

    Thanks for posting these vids. Seeing them has me itching to dip back into DSMs. I had a 1990 Hyundai Excel hatchback back in the day I wanted to turn into a sleeper but never had the resources or space to do it. Now that I'm stable in my career I came across a Mirage turbo that I'm contemplating on at the moment. Keep up the great work!

  • @o_okaisen2850
    @o_okaisen2850 4 роки тому +1

    The best video of a waring diagram explanation and a wiring harness build ever keep going with the project

  • @kirkbroomes7524
    @kirkbroomes7524 4 роки тому +1

    Finally jafro is back

  • @mrfordman9999
    @mrfordman9999 4 роки тому +1

    i gotta say, i clicked on this having absolutely no idea who you or your project was and i feel like we just went on a cross country road trip together. Excellent video. I am blown away with your dedication and expertise. you sir have earned yourself a subscriber!

  • @marcelotelles9455
    @marcelotelles9455 4 роки тому +2

    I've been working with wiring harness technical drawings and diagrams for the past 12 years. I know how hard a job like this can be. I admire your Work and immense effort. Congratulations.
    Marcelo from Brazil

  • @PHUSII
    @PHUSII 4 роки тому

    Had to watch in two parts. I'm on vacation so working on my own POS. Have timed my car work hours as I'm working from my driveway so neighbors don't complain! Great video once again! Can't wait for the next episode of the engine! Stay safe and healthy!

  • @dontbugmeatthistime
    @dontbugmeatthistime 4 роки тому

    I subscribe to 150 channels and watch them all daily. Jafro, your videos are without doubt the most entertaining and motivating. Congrats on completing such a monumental rebuild!

  • @TPGDSM
    @TPGDSM 4 роки тому

    nothing beats seeing a new jafro video!.. every time you upload so many people (including myself) get to learn in such in depth vivid detail. Cant wait for the next one!!!!

  • @MrStuemi
    @MrStuemi 4 роки тому

    Awesome work you did there. I just sat through one and a half hours of Video with so much information I'll probably never use since I don't think I'll get my hands on a DSM in the near future. But still your Videos encouraged me to start my own budget Project and so far it is moving along and puts up a good challenge. Keep up the great work!

  • @Chippy569
    @Chippy569 4 роки тому

    i can't believe i watched a whole hour of this, but it was way better than I thought it would be. I'm a subaru tech and enjoy electrical work, so this was somehow right up my alley.

  • @rallyartman621
    @rallyartman621 4 роки тому +1

    This is by far the biggest behavior modification this car is going to get. I can not wait to see some passes out of the little one now. Great work Jafro

  • @kip_knomore
    @kip_knomore 3 роки тому

    Seriously impressive....all of it....i ran across your video when researching how to fix the wiring harness on my car and found myself feeling shamelessly satisfied watching the precision of your work....lol 🥰 Thanks for sharing!

  • @89Mirageman
    @89Mirageman 4 роки тому +1

    Long time Jafro fan here. I've been referencing your videos for years and every time I've had the chance I've linked others to your videos.
    But there's just something special about this one and it's my favorite. I can relate to the amount of work that went into it, not even counting documenting it. You sir are a boss. I watched every second and I'm sure I'll reference it many more times in the future.
    Sincerely man, thanks for taking the time to make these videos. They really do mean a lot to us!

  • @fernandolabastida111
    @fernandolabastida111 4 роки тому

    One of the only technical videos i have stuck around and watch completely through the end! This had it all, tools, wires, information, wiring schematics, and good sense of humor. Great job. I definatly learn a lot from you. Might take a swing at making my own harness for my 4th gen prelude! Thank You.

  • @tonkatoytruck
    @tonkatoytruck 4 роки тому +1

    I can not convey to you how happy I am for you. Under the best conditions, a Mitsubishi electrical system can be iffy over time. I know how satisfied you are and that your car performance will finally be focused on tuning and upgrades.
    P.S. They do not call it "Painless" wiring harness' for nothing. lol Thanks for taking us on the journey. I can see myself doing this in the not to distant future.

  • @kevin55950
    @kevin55950 4 роки тому +1

    Men, I call this education!
    Thank you for this video. That will be so helpful for people getting in this passion to see what it takes to complete a job or even, just to see how it's made.
    As always, thank you for taking the time to film these amazingly long jobs just so we can learn something from it.
    You have a new Patreon. Keep up the good work!