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31 May 2018

The ultimate guide to wiring a car, by Turbo Yoda

By Iain KellyIain Kelly

Our cars wouldn't be able to run without them, but the mass of wires used in modern cars is able to confuse even proficient car enthusiasts. Thankfully there are guys like Alan Butler, who you may know as Turbo Yoda from the Mighty Car Mods YouTube channel.

Al is a seasoned pro at delving deep into the hundreds of wires that make up a car's electrical system, and he has shared how to lay out one of these looms to modify it on his YouTube series The Skid Factory. Basically, he and his offsider Ben "Woody" Wood get a Subaru WRX turbo engine loom and they splice it with a naturally aspirated Liberty loom so it will all plug together like a factory car.

While this is really full on work, it gives you a real appreciation for the wiring wizards who build custom wiring looms for a living!