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How to Install a Ground Wiring Kit in your Car | Big 3 Update tutorial 2024

Before we delve deeper into the tutorial. Let us look at the benefits of a ground wire or big 3 kit. Firstly, you shouldn't be expecting substantial horsepower gains. You can rather expect a smoother idling engine and an improved throttle response. Brighter headlights and cleaner audio has also been experienced by some diyers. Some guys even claim that  the ground wires prevent static shocks when getting out of the car. Also, We checked the voltage differences beforehand at  planned grounding points using a recently calibrated Fluke 87 multimeter .  Planning the Grounding Points The DIY ground wire system we will make and install, dubbed the "Ill save money on mechanic bills," consists of 4 wires connecting 5 points. Body (A) > Head (B) > Coil Pack (C) > Battery Negative (D) > Body (E) You can choose your own ground points as well, but you will be on your own with that. Choose your grounding big 3 points wisely and at your own risk. In case you...

Engine Cold Start Problems | How to start a Car in Cold Weather? | Engine Cold Start Guide 2024

Cold weather is hard on almost everything, and the engine in your car is no exception to this rule. The most common problem with why your car will not start in cold weather is that batteries literally freeze up, causing the electrical charge in them to do the same. There is also air/fuel ratios that need to be addressed here. It takes more fuel to ignite cold air than it takes to ignite warm air. Then there is just the plain fact that the fluids in the engine can be frozen, seizing it from the inside. We are going address each of these situations and find out what can be done to prevent them from happening. Engine Cold Start Problems caused due to Battery: Lets discuss the battery first, battery acid loses its ability to hold charge when subjected to below freezing temperatures. Sometimes it discharges completely, in which case you will require a jump start. Also remember that when the charge drops below 10 volts it may cause permanent damage to your cars battery. This can be easil...

How to Reset ECU and Throttle Body Like a Pro at Home in 2024

A lot of people love work on their cars and upgrade parts. But what many people don't know is that it is essential to reset the ecu as well as the throttle body in order to gain maximum performance output. Why Should i Reset My Car's ECU? ECU Reset Benefits : Very few people are aware of the fact that when you reset your ecu after small bolt on mods the car learns the new driving conditions and performs better, so here's a little DIY guide about manually resetting your ecu and throttle in 2022. Step by Step Ecu and Throttle Reset Procedure Manual : First what you need to do is to disconnect the negative lead from the battery for a minimum of 45 minutes. Some experts recommend this per iod to be around 12 hours but that is not really necessary. After 45 minutes have passed, you can go ahead and reconnect the battery negative lead. The next step is to get in the car and put ignition key in, turn  to MAR and leave for 90 secs. Next, turn off the ignition, but make su...