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i only realized after i finished the video that it was 40 min long, really didnt feel long at all with all the information and stuff really makes it a good watch
I find him to be the best at illustrating the work process needed to do repair work. Some people may criticize him for not being a professional mechanic but they can't really complain about the content that he presents. He obviously has researched on how to repair things and his teaching of what he knows is top notch.
I don’t have any interest in installing a kill switch in my car. With that said, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Your attention to detail, professionalism, and explanations always make watching each video satisfying and a learning experience. Well done!
The thing is, I dont think half the people watching the videos are planning on doing any of this, BUT we always learn a lot of stuff that we can apply on other projects/repairs.
As an electrician (Sparky), I've had my fair share of rushed/bad crimps. I always hate accidentally cutting the copper wire. It is so annoying. I love watching you do electrical work. Reminds me of why I got into it
@@chrisfix Stripping tiny and thin stranded wire such as Diesel Locomotive Cable I’ve found that when you cut all the way in the insulation you score strands no matter what then they bend and break. I’ve found the best way to not score the copper is to instead score the insulation and bend it until it the insulation breaks and slides off.
@@chrisfix and you actually do stuff that most of your viewers can actually do and learn from. You do everything in your driveway and Try your best to use the most classic tools as possible Respect.
Thank you for making these “how to” videos. I recently got into cars with my dad 2 years ago. We started building our own, fixing it up just the way we wanted to spend time together. 9 months ago he passed away, never getting the chance to teach me everything about cars. These videos have helped me develop and learn more so I can live on and finish this build. Your making an impact on many peoples lives, thank you.
As for someone who’s watched chrisfix for 6 years, with being signed out, the history of chrisfix is crazy. I remember when Chris got his mustang. really reliable and good at mechanics.
I always feel like I'm 5 y/o "helping" my dad repair his car when I watch your videos, Chris. The assuring and confident tone of your voice, combined with detailed explanations never fail to make me confident that I could do anything. Thank you!
Seeing the inside of the crimp is so cool! I've been doing automotive work my entire life and have a degree in electrical engineering. But I had absolutely no clue that a crimp like this compresses all the wires into a literal solid lump of copper! That makes me feel a lot more confident in how they work. That's crazy!
I still don't understand the physics of how that happens... there's no heat involved and they're still solid strands, how exactly do they "liquify" and melt into solid core from just compression?
This is actually great for me. For context I’m a diesel mechanic In the marine corps, and all of our vehicles have these, and they’re wired pretty similarly. This goes in depth with how they work, so I can understand how to replace them!
I've been looking to find 40 minutes of time to sit down and watch this in its entirety. I finally did and I gotta say I was beyond impressed. The amount of detail you cover in this video is insane, I could only imagine the time it took to make this happen. As someone who works in the automotive industry, all of your videos have proven to be incredibly helpful and have given me confidence to move up and advance myself. It proves I can do anything with common hand tools and soapy wooder🙂 I appreciate all the work you do!
Chris’ video are A+ quality and he provides so much information. He knows the material, is neat, and organized. Plus, he seems to truly enjoy doing the videos and sounds so happy when the job is completed. Great job, Chris. Keep the video’s coming.
Electrician here! Great job as always Chris but I have one critique. When crimping lugs it's best practice to crimp at the top of the lug not the base like you did. Starting at the base leaves to potential of a air gap between the top of the lug and the wire. This happens due the to stretching of the lug when you crimp it. Now I'm 100 percent certain you won't have any problems with the way you did it because it's such low voltage but just thought you should know. As always Great job and love your veidos.
@@chrisfix To not have to pay attention to what Cliff says, you can buy terminals with a little hole in the front, as i do ^^ And you can find adhesive heat shrink, with a layer of glue inside of it, so it melt when you heat the shrink, ang glue it to the cable, so you dont have to use silicon, and avoid greasy fingers haha! Of course theses two tips cost you a little more money, but can save you some time if you have a lot of crimp to do!
@@chrisfix another piece of advice, you could always leave power on the ECM/PCM.. So that way your engine wouldn't have to relearn all the sensors the first 30 mins of driving. And in some states this will cause people who use this daily to fail vehicle inspection due to incomplete drive cycles.
@@Neilledra The lug also stretches during crimping, so you still have to crimp it starting from the top of the lug. If it is done the wrong way, the lug will not be able to stretch and it may crack.
@@bustanut3888 that’s what I was thinking. Kill the spark system and not the DME/ECU as it’s a BMW and the electrical systems in it are not a fan of sudden power cuts and comebacks. He’ll be on the track and having to spend a few laps relearning everything before his car will perform like it should as it’ll have to relearn shifting, and sensor/engine adaptations.
Even though I don't plan on installing a kill switch in my car, watching your videos shows reinforces the idea of coming up with a plan whenever working on my car. If nothing else, the learning method of planning a project is invaluable.
You are my guide for everything I do with my car. I always get good results thanks to you. You have saved me a ton of money and headache. You are truly the best teacher on TH-cam
I actually just installed a battery killswitch in my grandma’s lawnmower 2 days ago, as an alternative to manually disconnecting the battery to prevent it from dying, & I feel proud of it. Also for anyone looking for advice on putting a killswitch in a lawnmower, basically what I did was this: -Leave the ground wire alone -Run a new cable from the positive battery terminal to one side of the switch -Take the original positive battery cable that goes to your starter, and connect the other end to the other side of the switch. Essentially, what you’ll be doing is putting the switch in the middle of the positive side of the circuit.
Whenever I build my autocross car, this will definitely come in handy. Thank you for always making high quality videos, with information that goes in depth. I've been subscribed for at least 6 years and I've never been disappointed in anything you post
I don't even have in mind to have a race car, but what the great time spent watching these videos. Thank yo very much Chris for all the information, the details, your time and dedication.
For years I have watched your content and I’ve noticed that you never have made fun or be little anyone ! I came across a video of some guy trying to make fun of your tinting video and you were completely humble about it all , appreciate you and your brand !
Great video! Just a tip: You can get marine grade heat shrink which has a heat-activated adhesive lining on the inside so you don't need to apply the silicone. The adhesive also helps to add some strain relief. =)
Note: You're not supposed to twist the strands before crimping. I use a twist tie to compress and hold the strands together while inserting. Thanks for the great video!
I’ve watched most of your videos, you’re always putting so much details into them. Today though, I just realized how much work must got into them; you turned a few hour job into an all day thing. i don’t need this type of kill switch but I’ve been thinking of putting a hidden one like the one you did a few years ago
Chris, my mom is a CLEAN FREAK and for good reason. I sent her all your super clean videos and she LOVED them. That weekend she was out blasting her floor mats with my dad's power drill just like you showed all of us 😂 You rock! Good luck at Lemons, wish I could come but Colorado is a little far.
I don't have a car. But I watched every second of this. Great tutorial to whoever needed this and professional af. Went into detail and made it so easy.
Thanks to you I buy, repair and maintain my dream car :) Iam watching your videos from 2010, and you are just amazing ! The way you make videos, explain every little detail, show examples is just breath-taking :) Thanks for making cars great again and good luck on track :)
ChrisFix: Puts up a video about something I have zero interest in doing or seeing. Also ChrisFix: Somehow makes the process of crimping wires engrossing. And then completely blows my mind with that wrench trick, I've been wrapping cables for decades and never seen that before! I also really appreciate that the ChrisFix channel's been around for a while and he still does his tutorials in a grounded 'anyone can do this' way. As opposed to most other car and overlanding channels where after a short while they're like "Hey guys, follow along with us as we do X. Anyone can do it! All you need is $100,000 worth of industrial machinery and a 5 thousand sq foot garage with a car lift. Easy DIY!"
This video is such a great tutorial and source of knowledge; so much detail is given in such a manner it is easy to understand and follow. Great work man! I couldn't believe those 40 minutes flew so fast.
Love how Chrisfix can make a 40 min video feel like 15 mins. This guy along with Donut Media are the goats of car oriented TH-cam channels and that's a fact.
Proper stuff. Only concern I saw here was with the relay "trigger wire". I have met relays that have had their contacts getting stuck together. Therefore, I would have run the switched wired through the killswitch to protect from a relay getting stuck in the "on" position.
Thanks a great point, although very rare, technically a relay can get stuck in the closed position and not shut off, even with the trigger wire cut off
The most meticulous work I've ever seen in my life. everything was in its place and it was even better than fabricated production. I'm amazed. Congratulations, I enjoyed watching this video.
I happened to buy a wire crimper over a week ago. Every time I think I know what I'm doing, I learn something new from you. I need to wire up my bus and thinking about removing the wheelchair lift.
I absolutely love the time and effort put into showing how to do this properly. AND to include the stuff that sucks. wire management sucks, but it's important and you showed the easiest way to handle it.
as a fellow car enthusiast , its nice to see someone else's attention to detail. it really makes the project a day and night finish. another great video chris.
I’m def subscribing, the amount of money this guy must go through just to show everyone how it’s done is amazing. Wanna show some support. Finally…someone who does things properly the whole time and is super easy to understand.
Hey ChrisFix, and thanks for another splendid video. One quick note, the double sided tape tie strap brackets are nice and easy to install but the tape will eventually let go. I have learned that from my workplace. There are other similar brackets that have a additional hole in the middle for a fastener to permanently attatch the brackets. Cheers from Finland 😎
Sweet video and great detail. Was planning to add a kill switch like this to my Cobra build. Awesome that you link all the products to make it easy for the rest of us!
You are an excellent mechanic both in theory and in practice. I really like it. Thank you for a great presentation with clear pronunciation and technical terminology used. I will follow you forever.
This was EASILY one of best vids to date. THANK YOU for your continued dedication to thorough explanations, clear views, great editing, and total attention to detail! 👍👍
Hey Chris I just wanted to let you know I absolutely love your breakdowns on repairs. I watched alot of your videos and they're great 👍 thank you for putting out quality stuff and keep up the good work.
I don't have a car or anything, but ever since I was younger, I wanted to install a hidden kill switch in my car. This video wasn't perfectly on what I wanted, so I will watch your other hidden kill switch video. But thank you for making this video, it is extremely informative and wildly entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Great job!
You can also 20:38 use small colored zip ties spaced every 12 inches or so as an indicator. They come in about 8 - 10 different colors. Bundling wires for like you are, you could put yellow ties on the alternator side of the switch and red ties on the battery side. That way at a glance you know which red cable is runs where.
You can also use a heatshrink that shrinks more than standard, which is typically 2:1. There is 3:1 and 4:1 as well. It's good for fixing those oopsies where you forgot a connector, or practicality makes it difficult to use standard heatshrink. I also recommend using a glue filled heatshrink on any connection that risks exposure to weather. Another note - buy quality connectors/terminals from reputable sellers. Lots of cheap ones these days are just copper coated aluminum which lack the ability to carry the rated power.
I have zero use for a kill switch because I don’t have a race car but man this video was outstanding! You really do a great job with your videos man. Right on!
Hi Chris thanks for your shows. I really enjoy watching. It's great to see how cars really work without the sharp in take of breath as the mechanic explains what's wrong. It's amazing how many people drive cars & have no idea how they really work myself included. Best of luck to you and tour channel!!!
Chris, I first came across you last year when I started my driving lessons. Your videos make car maintenance look like so much fun, sparking a passion in me I didn’t know I had. Today I got accepted into a good college in a motor vehicle maintenance course which I’ll be starting in September. So thank you for sharing your passion with us, you really are an awesome guy. Thanks to you I know exactly what I want to do in life.
For the crimp heat shrink, use adhesive lined shrink tubing. It has adhesive inside that when heated and shrunk will fill the gaps and perform the same function as the silicone paste with the added benefit of waterproofing the connection.
Protip for those wanting to prevent car theft by using one of these: You can install a kill switch and put a low amperage fuse (5 amp) in parallel. This will cause the fuse to blow if someone tries to start the car without the switch installed. The fuse is there to keep current flowing to components so you don't lose presets on your radio and/or don't reset any computers, but it's low enough amperage that it'll blow when the starter is used. You're welcome. :)
Pro-pro tip: If you do that keep a spare fuse somewhere in your car. Because you most definitely at some point will forget to turn on the switch before starting the car and blow the fuse.
I remember when Chris made a lot of videos on the drift stang and remembering how my face lit up when I saw the notification. I still get happy when I see that notification
Yes, another great video, lots and lots of useful informations. I like the heat gun a lot and adding that silicone paste is another step to make simple job on another level. If only I had teachers in school that would give this many useful tips while enjoing their work so much. Thanks Chris!
I will probably never do 80% of the stuff Chris does . But honestly his videos are so engaging that i can't help but watch and support !!! Cheers from Colombia amigo!
Solid job Chris - love your meticulous approach!!! One small point to improve - that plate top-left corner might rub against the roll-cage tube from vibrations and be noisy. Either snug a felt pad or further 4-5mm trim might do it
Hey man, I know I'm just another dude here giving you a thumbs up, but after all these years watching you, I still get amazed with your attention to detail and professionalism. Very damn well done, can't wait to see the final status of this one! Brofists from Portugal! heheh
Great video as always I've learned a ton of fixes and generic info from your vids over the years. The only thing in this one for me is the file. When you use it you should only use forward strokes, lifting off as you come back to start the next stroke. Your file cuts cleaner and lasts longer and will probably clean up the edges faster.
Thanks for the tip but that’s actually a myth that was disproven recently (at least the file wearing down). They tested it out and there is no significant difference between lifting and scraping on the back stroke. I use to think the same thing! You can search for the video of the test on TH-cam.
Some heatshrink tubing comes with an adhesive already pre-installed on the inside. When you put it on, and then heat it up, it will melt the adhesive - and then dry when cooled, creating a waterproof seal. You can skip the silicon for these types of heatshrinks, making the job a little faster and easier :)
I sometimes think I know all there is to know about a subject when I get an introduction to something 😂 I cannot believe how much I learned, watching this video, especially things about crimping tools, and how to test a crimp and also understanding about the alternator and ECU power and resistor. I learned about 1.terminal end identification markings 2. 3 types of crimping tools and why 3. What a good and bad crimp looks like inside And much more! Thanks Chris for the next level of my continuing education.
check the frame for rust, if there are major damage ( large holes etc.) then it is unsafe for driving . You hopefully already checked this prior to purchase but wanted to let you know just in case,
My biggest concern with this being used on a regular basis, like a DD with a parasitic draw, is the constant erasure of ECU's volatile memory. It'll need to run a monitor test and relearn everything for every system, every single time. It won't know what the last state of all the systems were, and any code that isn't a 1 trip code will never ever get to request a CEL. It will be risky with each power cycle. My mother's 2008 Dodge Dakota had the ECU totally die when the battery got weak and was removed for replacement. We disconnected the battery, put the new one in, reconnected it, and the engine immediately ran horribly. It was running ridiculously rich to the point that the cat was overheating and smelled like rotten eggs. I shut it right off at that point and said "Wow this is incredible. Power cycled and now it's completely lost fuel trimming capability and it's torching the cat. Fantastic. Classic Dodge electrical problems." It was literally running fine when parked, swapped the battery, and it ran terribly at first start 10 minutes later. Troubleshooting pointed to the ECU and a new one fixed the issue so that was beyond a doubt the issue. You run the risk of a problem like this when power cycling components meant to be powered on 24/7. The ECU dislikes having to relearn data. So, I'd suggest only doing something like this for the racecar and/or a winter and summer DD that sits for a long period of time on the off season. You can disconnect the battery and connect the trickle maintainer onto the posts directly. Easy. 👍
Interesting. I've used plenty of military vehs, including with complex ECUs (Mercedes G Wagon GD270CDI) for example, which have a battery master. Besides the clock never working, I have never seen that be an issue. Would there be some kind of solution for vehicles with this feature from the factory to prevent ECU issues?
Been wanting a kill switch in my truck for years but was too nervous to install myself glad I saw this video for years you've been my go to guy on diy mechanics and you haven't failed me yet 🤙🤙
4:30 Its common practice to prefer to switch the positive terminal over the negative. Also in working with electricity that is the case, you always want to switch the "hot" cable
I definitely love ryobi products. It’s way cheaper than brands like Dewalt and it’s more reliable than brands like Milwaukee. I work as an electrician and when I started we had 3 drills on the job trying to do our rough in all 3 of the chucks stripped out because of poor design I went go grab my ryobi drill and did the whole house with 1 drill
Their old stuff was eh but I wanted a less expensive alternative to the Milwaukee stuff and I got a few of their new 18v lithium tools and man what a difference! I ended up getting their lawn stuff too and the chainsaw is crazy good!
Strange that you think that Ryobi is better than Milwaukee since they are both owned by the same company and as far as I know even manufactured in the same factory.
@@PierceGomez let me quote them: "more reliable than brands like Milwaukee" I don't know about you but me personally if something is more reliable then I call it better.
Chris is the dude i can watch to just disconect from all my problems and just be happy seeing a video about things i like, cars. So thanks chris, thank you alot.
Great as always and I can't "fault" your advise at all. I will however add that a soldered connection to the resistor leads would be far superior. Those type of crimp connectors are not recommended for use on solid core wires (ie resistor leads)
Being an electrician this was VERY WELL EXPLAINED! Nicely done, Chris! - I am just shocked, with how well you do your work, you don't twist the zip tie's slack with linesman's pliers and just cut them with dikes! LOL
As someone who makes cable for a living love the video and the crimps the shielding technique with the wrench help greatly wonderful tip just be careful not to damage the wire during the crimp it could potentially harm connection to sensors and outher connectors
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Too bad you are far away, id love to be at a lemons race, they look pretty fun!
I am in Turkey :/
Unfortunately I’m in California..
This would have been great to know about 5 hours ago lol
I’m in Australia sadly I can’t get to meet you
I love how Chris' videos are almost an hour long, making them not that rushed and giving a lot more information at the same time
i only realized after i finished the video that it was 40 min long, really didnt feel long at all with all the information and stuff really makes it a good watch
I didn’t even realize this video was 40 minutes long, I watched the whole thing and I was like, “Wait how has it been an hour??”
I find him to be the best at illustrating the work process needed to do repair work. Some people may criticize him for not being a professional mechanic but they can't really complain about the content that he presents. He obviously has researched on how to repair things and his teaching of what he knows is top notch.
And the length isn't rambling or joking, just detailed, important information
@@AriensRotokiller same thing, I read this and like "what?!" it felt so wholesome I didn't realize it was even 40min
I don’t have any interest in installing a kill switch in my car. With that said, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Your attention to detail, professionalism, and explanations always make watching each video satisfying and a learning experience. Well done!
I don't even have a car lmao
@@zylo7391 lol my point exactly!
The thing is, I dont think half the people watching the videos are planning on doing any of this, BUT we always learn a lot of stuff that we can apply on other projects/repairs.
Yeah this channel turned from diy’s to following his racing adventure BORING
SAME
As an electrician (Sparky), I've had my fair share of rushed/bad crimps. I always hate accidentally cutting the copper wire. It is so annoying. I love watching you do electrical work. Reminds me of why I got into it
Thanks a lot! Yea cutting too deep into the copper wires by accident is always so annoying. You try to be careful and you still cut a few strands haha
@@chrisfix Stripping tiny and thin stranded wire such as Diesel Locomotive Cable I’ve found that when you cut all the way in the insulation you score strands no matter what then they bend and break. I’ve found the best way to not score the copper is to instead score the insulation and bend it until it the insulation breaks and slides off.
@@rylanhuntley6867 that seems the best logic to do incase if never wanted a single strand to come off
I have no experience with electricity aside from putting batteries in off brand rc cars, I too enjoy it
Still the golden standard for making "how to" videos. Thank you Chris
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix no, thank you for your dedication
@@chrisfix and you actually do stuff that most of your viewers can actually do and learn from. You do everything in your driveway and Try your best to use the most classic tools as possible Respect.
@@FightForOldD.C I sincerely hope you aren't the caught predator EDP445
@@arcticfirst LOL nah The videos of him on my channel are from his old Live streams. I just thought they were funny clips.
Thank you for making these “how to” videos. I recently got into cars with my dad 2 years ago. We started building our own, fixing it up just the way we wanted to spend time together. 9 months ago he passed away, never getting the chance to teach me everything about cars. These videos have helped me develop and learn more so I can live on and finish this build. Your making an impact on many peoples lives, thank you.
Sorry for your loss bro🙏
Glad you could finish Ur build. Must mean a lot to you
W son
Sorry for your loss man. What kinda car was it?
🙏🙏
As for someone who’s watched chrisfix for 6 years, with being signed out, the history of chrisfix is crazy. I remember when Chris got his mustang. really reliable and good at mechanics.
I always feel like I'm 5 y/o "helping" my dad repair his car when I watch your videos, Chris. The assuring and confident tone of your voice, combined with detailed explanations never fail to make me confident that I could do anything. Thank you!
Yup
And I don't have to get beaten for not holding the light still!
Seeing the inside of the crimp is so cool! I've been doing automotive work my entire life and have a degree in electrical engineering. But I had absolutely no clue that a crimp like this compresses all the wires into a literal solid lump of copper! That makes me feel a lot more confident in how they work. That's crazy!
Yeah that’s what surprised me the most. I always thought the wires would just bunch up next to each other.
I still don't understand the physics of how that happens... there's no heat involved and they're still solid strands, how exactly do they "liquify" and melt into solid core from just compression?
@@Leuel48Fan copper is really soft, when you apply that much pressure to it it's no different than pushing two pieces of clay into one.
Your comment is great but your name has me lmao
Thomas & Betts is your best friend!
This is actually great for me.
For context I’m a diesel mechanic In the marine corps, and all of our vehicles have these, and they’re wired pretty similarly. This goes in depth with how they work, so I can understand how to replace them!
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
I've been looking to find 40 minutes of time to sit down and watch this in its entirety. I finally did and I gotta say I was beyond impressed. The amount of detail you cover in this video is insane, I could only imagine the time it took to make this happen. As someone who works in the automotive industry, all of your videos have proven to be incredibly helpful and have given me confidence to move up and advance myself. It proves I can do anything with common hand tools and soapy wooder🙂 I appreciate all the work you do!
Thanks a lot!
Can't forget medium strenth threadlocker. 😅 He didn't use it in this Video though.
Never underestimate medium threadlocker bless the genius who made it
You can hit the ellipses (3 dots on the video) and adjust the playback speed. If you can manage it in 2x speed it cuts the video time in half :)
I love your video’s chris fix you are a propheshnal youtuber
DC electrician here and even I learned some things. Always a pleasure learning more from you to perfect the craft. Beautiful work Chris!
Thanks a lot
Chris’ video are A+ quality and he provides so much information. He knows the material, is neat, and organized. Plus, he seems to truly enjoy doing the videos and sounds so happy when the job is completed. Great job, Chris. Keep the video’s coming.
Electrician here! Great job as always Chris but I have one critique. When crimping lugs it's best practice to crimp at the top of the lug not the base like you did. Starting at the base leaves to potential of a air gap between the top of the lug and the wire. This happens due the to stretching of the lug when you crimp it. Now I'm 100 percent certain you won't have any problems with the way you did it because it's such low voltage but just thought you should know. As always Great job and love your veidos.
Thanks for the tip!
@@chrisfix
To not have to pay attention to what Cliff says, you can buy terminals with a little hole in the front, as i do ^^
And you can find adhesive heat shrink, with a layer of glue inside of it, so it melt when you heat the shrink, ang glue it to the cable, so you dont have to use silicon, and avoid greasy fingers haha!
Of course theses two tips cost you a little more money, but can save you some time if you have a lot of crimp to do!
@@chrisfix another piece of advice, you could always leave power on the ECM/PCM.. So that way your engine wouldn't have to relearn all the sensors the first 30 mins of driving. And in some states this will cause people who use this daily to fail vehicle inspection due to incomplete drive cycles.
@@Neilledra The lug also stretches during crimping, so you still have to crimp it starting from the top of the lug. If it is done the wrong way, the lug will not be able to stretch and it may crack.
@@bustanut3888 that’s what I was thinking. Kill the spark system and not the DME/ECU as it’s a BMW and the electrical systems in it are not a fan of sudden power cuts and comebacks. He’ll be on the track and having to spend a few laps relearning everything before his car will perform like it should as it’ll have to relearn shifting, and sensor/engine adaptations.
Brilliant video, I’m sure this knowledge will come in handy one day and not just sit in my brain never to be used again…
Better than equations
The why did u click on this video?
Even though I don't plan on installing a kill switch in my car, watching your videos shows reinforces the idea of coming up with a plan whenever working on my car. If nothing else, the learning method of planning a project is invaluable.
This video is so addictive, I don't even have a project car, but it was amazing to see this perfect work!
lol same
Thanks a lot!
Say no more.. Wanted to know how this works..
You are my guide for everything I do with my car. I always get good results thanks to you. You have saved me a ton of money and headache. You are truly the best teacher on TH-cam
That’s exactly why I make these videos so it’s great to hear!
I actually just installed a battery killswitch in my grandma’s lawnmower 2 days ago, as an alternative to manually disconnecting the battery to prevent it from dying, & I feel proud of it.
Also for anyone looking for advice on putting a killswitch in a lawnmower, basically what I did was this:
-Leave the ground wire alone
-Run a new cable from the positive battery terminal to one side of the switch
-Take the original positive battery cable that goes to your starter, and connect the other end to the other side of the switch.
Essentially, what you’ll be doing is putting the switch in the middle of the positive side of the circuit.
Whenever I build my autocross car, this will definitely come in handy.
Thank you for always making high quality videos, with information that goes in depth.
I've been subscribed for at least 6 years and I've never been disappointed in anything you post
That’s the goal! Glad the videos are helpful!
Not trying to be annoying but your acc was made in 2015?
@Yeet Holy smokes, it feels like 2015. was 2 years ago lol. Hell, we're half way through the 2022. and New Year was like last week. Time flies.
Great video! Heat shrink is always so satisfying 🤘
Thanks Jamie! And yeah heating heat shrink is so rewarding
For a moment i thought chris was gonna say "HEY wheres my engine" , hahaha
I don't even have in mind to have a race car, but what the great time spent watching these videos. Thank yo very much Chris for all the information, the details, your time and dedication.
Man this guy really knows how to make a subject interesting
That’s what I like to hear!
Chris really is the King of How To's for Car mods, no one comes close to making these videos with the level of detail
For years I have watched your content and I’ve noticed that you never have made fun or be little anyone ! I came across a video of some guy trying to make fun of your tinting video and you were completely humble about it all , appreciate you and your brand !
I find it so satisfying when chris does a lot of work on a piece of wire shrink wrap, silicone, wire looms and then just tucks the wire away
When wiring I try to do it the best way possible.
Great video! Just a tip: You can get marine grade heat shrink which has a heat-activated adhesive lining on the inside so you don't need to apply the silicone. The adhesive also helps to add some strain relief. =)
Thanks for the tip! That is a good idea!
@@chrisfix NP, I only know because I had to relocate my battery to my trunk to make room for a new intake. XD
Note: You're not supposed to twist the strands before crimping. I use a twist tie to compress and hold the strands together while inserting.
Thanks for the great video!
You're not supposed to crank it or anything crazy, but a slight twist to add some pressure and make your life easier is ok. Thanks a lot!
I’ve watched most of your videos, you’re always putting so much details into them. Today though, I just realized how much work must got into them; you turned a few hour job into an all day thing. i don’t need this type of kill switch but I’ve been thinking of putting a hidden one like the one you did a few years ago
Make that an all 2-3 week thing haha, thanks! And you should!
Chris, my mom is a CLEAN FREAK and for good reason. I sent her all your super clean videos and she LOVED them. That weekend she was out blasting her floor mats with my dad's power drill just like you showed all of us 😂
You rock! Good luck at Lemons, wish I could come but Colorado is a little far.
Wow...what a excellent, THOROUGH, educational video...better installation than 99% of the shops...never realized this job was so complicated!!
I don't have a car. But I watched every second of this. Great tutorial to whoever needed this and professional af. Went into detail and made it so easy.
same
Thanks to you I buy, repair and maintain my dream car :) Iam watching your videos from 2010, and you are just amazing ! The way you make videos, explain every little detail, show examples is just breath-taking :) Thanks for making cars great again and good luck on track :)
That’s so awesome
What is your dream car?
ChrisFix: Puts up a video about something I have zero interest in doing or seeing.
Also ChrisFix: Somehow makes the process of crimping wires engrossing.
And then completely blows my mind with that wrench trick, I've been wrapping cables for decades and never seen that before!
I also really appreciate that the ChrisFix channel's been around for a while and he still does his tutorials in a grounded 'anyone can do this' way. As opposed to most other car and overlanding channels where after a short while they're like "Hey guys, follow along with us as we do X. Anyone can do it! All you need is $100,000 worth of industrial machinery and a 5 thousand sq foot garage with a car lift. Easy DIY!"
I loved seeing the inside of a proper crimp. You’re the man! Thanks for taking the time to show us.
This video is such a great tutorial and source of knowledge; so much detail is given in such a manner it is easy to understand and follow.
Great work man! I couldn't believe those 40 minutes flew so fast.
Just here to say your commitment to providing practical details and educating your viewers is 100
Love how Chrisfix can make a 40 min video feel like 15 mins. This guy along with Donut Media are the goats of car oriented TH-cam channels and that's a fact.
As a starting mechanic I swear I know everything about what I do by watching this man.
Chris. The greatest TH-camr to ever live. Providing immeasurable value over the years. God bless you Chris.
Proper stuff. Only concern I saw here was with the relay "trigger wire". I have met relays that have had their contacts getting stuck together. Therefore, I would have run the switched wired through the killswitch to protect from a relay getting stuck in the "on" position.
Very interesting!
That makes sense. Relays aren't perfect.
Thanks a great point, although very rare, technically a relay can get stuck in the closed position and not shut off, even with the trigger wire cut off
Always account for those things that "never happen," because they can cause a lot of trouble when they do.
100% agree with OP. Assume the relay will stick, and wire accordingly. Murphy's Law.
The most meticulous work I've ever seen in my life. everything was in its place and it was even better than fabricated production. I'm amazed. Congratulations, I enjoyed watching this video.
Thank you!
I happened to buy a wire crimper over a week ago. Every time I think I know what I'm doing, I learn something new from you. I need to wire up my bus and thinking about removing the wheelchair lift.
Chris, its 11:45 pm where I'm at...i need to sleep, not install this on my car at this time🤦♂️ love the work tho so keep it up🔥🔥
I was actually amazed when you cut inside the crimp... I never knew it looked like that, a solid piece of metal!
WOW, I'm speechless! I cannot imagine the amount of time and energy you put on planning and making these videos. Well done Chris, well done!
I know I’ll never do this, but watched the entire video as usual. How does one so young know all this stuff? Thanks Chris!
I absolutely love the time and effort put into showing how to do this properly. AND to include the stuff that sucks. wire management sucks, but it's important and you showed the easiest way to handle it.
Thanks!
I don't know anything about cars, and have zero interest in working on cars, but i find his videos fascinating, and extremely binge-able
as a fellow car enthusiast , its nice to see someone else's attention to detail. it really makes the project a day and night finish. another great video chris.
You're the reason, I started DIY car repairs. Love your videos chris.
I’m def subscribing, the amount of money this guy must go through just to show everyone how it’s done is amazing. Wanna show some support. Finally…someone who does things properly the whole time and is super easy to understand.
Thanks a lot!!!
Excited to see how the car turns out!
I am as well
Hey ChrisFix, and thanks for another splendid video. One quick note, the double sided tape tie strap brackets are nice and easy to install but the tape will eventually let go. I have learned that from my workplace. There are other similar brackets that have a additional hole in the middle for a fastener to permanently attatch the brackets. Cheers from Finland 😎
I don’t have a race or old car and I’m not installing the kill switch, but do I want to thank you for proper wire cramping lesson! Thank you, sir!
Video production quality is so good these days man, you've completely made it.
Thanks a lot! Takes a lot of time and the file size is huge but it’s worth it!
Sweet video and great detail. Was planning to add a kill switch like this to my Cobra build. Awesome that you link all the products to make it easy for the rest of us!
You are an excellent mechanic both in theory and in practice. I really like it. Thank you for a great presentation with clear pronunciation and technical terminology used. I will follow you forever.
This was EASILY one of best vids to date. THANK YOU for your continued dedication to thorough explanations, clear views, great editing, and total attention to detail! 👍👍
Thanks Charles, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and it was helpful!
Hey Chris I just wanted to let you know I absolutely love your breakdowns on repairs. I watched alot of your videos and they're great 👍 thank you for putting out quality stuff and keep up the good work.
I don't have a car or anything, but ever since I was younger, I wanted to install a hidden kill switch in my car. This video wasn't perfectly on what I wanted, so I will watch your other hidden kill switch video. But thank you for making this video, it is extremely informative and wildly entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Great job!
You can also 20:38 use small colored zip ties spaced every 12 inches or so as an indicator. They come in about 8 - 10 different colors. Bundling wires for like you are, you could put yellow ties on the alternator side of the switch and red ties on the battery side. That way at a glance you know which red cable is runs where.
You can also use a heatshrink that shrinks more than standard, which is typically 2:1. There is 3:1 and 4:1 as well. It's good for fixing those oopsies where you forgot a connector, or practicality makes it difficult to use standard heatshrink.
I also recommend using a glue filled heatshrink on any connection that risks exposure to weather.
Another note - buy quality connectors/terminals from reputable sellers. Lots of cheap ones these days are just copper coated aluminum which lack the ability to carry the rated power.
Thanks for the tips!
I have zero use for a kill switch because I don’t have a race car but man this video was outstanding! You really do a great job with your videos man. Right on!
Hi Chris thanks for your shows. I really enjoy watching. It's great to see how cars really work without the sharp in take of breath as the mechanic explains what's wrong. It's amazing how many people drive cars & have no idea how they really work myself included. Best of luck to you and tour channel!!!
Who else loves when Chris fix
videos are 30+ minutes long
Me 🔥❤️
Chris, I first came across you last year when I started my driving lessons. Your videos make car maintenance look like so much fun, sparking a passion in me I didn’t know I had.
Today I got accepted into a good college in a motor vehicle maintenance course which I’ll be starting in September.
So thank you for sharing your passion with us, you really are an awesome guy. Thanks to you I know exactly what I want to do in life.
For the crimp heat shrink, use adhesive lined shrink tubing. It has adhesive inside that when heated and shrunk will fill the gaps and perform the same function as the silicone paste with the added benefit of waterproofing the connection.
Protip for those wanting to prevent car theft by using one of these:
You can install a kill switch and put a low amperage fuse (5 amp) in parallel. This will cause the fuse to blow if someone tries to start the car without the switch installed. The fuse is there to keep current flowing to components so you don't lose presets on your radio and/or don't reset any computers, but it's low enough amperage that it'll blow when the starter is used.
You're welcome. :)
Pro-pro tip:
If you do that keep a spare fuse somewhere in your car.
Because you most definitely at some point will forget to turn on the switch before starting the car and blow the fuse.
Better use a resistor or heating element..
won't the computer and radio get reset if the fuse blows though? 🤔🤔🤔
@@knightking69 well, the question is if you would rather have to reset your settings or buy a new car because the old one was stolen 🤷🏼♀️
@@knightking69 Only if you try to start the car without the switch installed, or someone else tries to steal it.
I remember when Chris made a lot of videos on the drift stang and remembering how my face lit up when I saw the notification. I still get happy when I see that notification
Yes, another great video, lots and lots of useful informations. I like the heat gun a lot and adding that silicone paste is another step to make simple job on another level. If only I had teachers in school that would give this many useful tips while enjoing their work so much. Thanks Chris!
I will probably never do 80% of the stuff Chris does . But honestly his videos are so engaging that i can't help but watch and support !!! Cheers from Colombia amigo!
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Why did my brain go to "can I install this on a motorcycle?"
😂😂😂😂😂
Depends, does it have proper space and a battery?
Solid job Chris - love your meticulous approach!!!
One small point to improve - that plate top-left corner might rub against the roll-cage tube from vibrations and be noisy. Either snug a felt pad or further 4-5mm trim might do it
Thanks for the tip! I haven’t had it make any noise at all but if it does I will definitely add some felt!
@@chrisfix
Different metals should have some sort of barrier. (galvanic corrosion) In this instance it may be as much a problem as the noise.
Hey man, I know I'm just another dude here giving you a thumbs up, but after all these years watching you, I still get amazed with your attention to detail and professionalism. Very damn well done, can't wait to see the final status of this one!
Brofists from Portugal! heheh
Nice work. Didn't know about the compression of wire strands when crimping, great info.
Glad you learned something new!
Thanks Chris I need this for my tractor 🚜
Same
Damn. I didn't even notice it was 40 mins long. This is literally the gold standard for this sort of long informative content
Great video as always I've learned a ton of fixes and generic info from your vids over the years. The only thing in this one for me is the file. When you use it you should only use forward strokes, lifting off as you come back to start the next stroke. Your file cuts cleaner and lasts longer and will probably clean up the edges faster.
Thanks for the tip but that’s actually a myth that was disproven recently (at least the file wearing down). They tested it out and there is no significant difference between lifting and scraping on the back stroke. I use to think the same thing! You can search for the video of the test on TH-cam.
Thanks I'll look into that.
Some heatshrink tubing comes with an adhesive already pre-installed on the inside. When you put it on, and then heat it up, it will melt the adhesive - and then dry when cooled, creating a waterproof seal. You can skip the silicon for these types of heatshrinks, making the job a little faster and easier :)
I sometimes think I know all there is to know about a subject when I get an introduction to something 😂
I cannot believe how much I learned, watching this video, especially things about crimping tools, and how to test a crimp and also understanding about the alternator and ECU power and resistor.
I learned about
1.terminal end identification markings
2. 3 types of crimping tools and why
3. What a good and bad crimp looks like inside
And much more!
Thanks Chris for the next level of my continuing education.
I just bought my first truck, it’s a 78 datsun 620 but it has major rust issues do you have any big tips on restoration or replacement?
Chris has a video or two regarding fixing rust holes, rusty panels and such.
You might want to check those out too ^^
He did it on a honda del sol however its basically the same for any floor panel and such
Linex it but gdt the first coats professionally done
check the frame for rust, if there are major damage ( large holes etc.) then it is unsafe for driving . You hopefully already checked this prior to purchase but wanted to let you know just in case,
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/C0M5tUQSaps/w-d-xo.html
My biggest concern with this being used on a regular basis, like a DD with a parasitic draw, is the constant erasure of ECU's volatile memory. It'll need to run a monitor test and relearn everything for every system, every single time. It won't know what the last state of all the systems were, and any code that isn't a 1 trip code will never ever get to request a CEL. It will be risky with each power cycle. My mother's 2008 Dodge Dakota had the ECU totally die when the battery got weak and was removed for replacement. We disconnected the battery, put the new one in, reconnected it, and the engine immediately ran horribly. It was running ridiculously rich to the point that the cat was overheating and smelled like rotten eggs. I shut it right off at that point and said "Wow this is incredible. Power cycled and now it's completely lost fuel trimming capability and it's torching the cat. Fantastic. Classic Dodge electrical problems." It was literally running fine when parked, swapped the battery, and it ran terribly at first start 10 minutes later. Troubleshooting pointed to the ECU and a new one fixed the issue so that was beyond a doubt the issue. You run the risk of a problem like this when power cycling components meant to be powered on 24/7. The ECU dislikes having to relearn data.
So, I'd suggest only doing something like this for the racecar and/or a winter and summer DD that sits for a long period of time on the off season. You can disconnect the battery and connect the trickle maintainer onto the posts directly. Easy. 👍
Interesting. I've used plenty of military vehs, including with complex ECUs (Mercedes G Wagon GD270CDI) for example, which have a battery master. Besides the clock never working, I have never seen that be an issue.
Would there be some kind of solution for vehicles with this feature from the factory to prevent ECU issues?
Been wanting a kill switch in my truck for years but was too nervous to install myself glad I saw this video for years you've been my go to guy on diy mechanics and you haven't failed me yet 🤙🤙
You should be using actual battery heat shrink, which has adhesive that melts and seals the system. It also provides a strain relief.
Thanks for the tip!
Always a good day when ChrisFix uploads. Most detailed video on the internet and automotive community!
I really enjoyed the length of this video. It was really nice being able to sit back and learn honestly
Perfect timing!! Just bought one for my truck! Thanks Chris!
Perfect!
4:30
Its common practice to prefer to switch the positive terminal over the negative.
Also in working with electricity that is the case, you always want to switch the "hot" cable
Happy Father’s Day Chris, you taught me more than my Dad ever did!
Stopped random people from stealing my lamborghini
U don’t have
Are you kidding
@@Mafiastyle4khe is he still goes to school
@@Sprunki_guyhe was joking
We've really reached a point where people can't understand simple sarcasm.
I definitely love ryobi products. It’s way cheaper than brands like Dewalt and it’s more reliable than brands like Milwaukee. I work as an electrician and when I started we had 3 drills on the job trying to do our rough in all 3 of the chucks stripped out because of poor design I went go grab my ryobi drill and did the whole house with 1 drill
Their old stuff was eh but I wanted a less expensive alternative to the Milwaukee stuff and I got a few of their new 18v lithium tools and man what a difference! I ended up getting their lawn stuff too and the chainsaw is crazy good!
@@chrisfix completely agree with you keep up the good work love your videos
Strange that you think that Ryobi is better than Milwaukee since they are both owned by the same company and as far as I know even manufactured in the same factory.
@@Jehty_ It's all about brand perception. Also, I hate marketing.
@@PierceGomez let me quote them:
"more reliable than brands like Milwaukee"
I don't know about you but me personally if something is more reliable then I call it better.
Chris is the dude i can watch to just disconect from all my problems and just be happy seeing a video about things i like, cars. So thanks chris, thank you alot.
Can't wait to see how this car turns out! And the video quality is getting better than ever!
Thanks a lot
Hey Chris I have been watching your videos for a few years so when I get my own car I can fix it so thank you these are really cool.
The is for all the support and I’m glad you’re learning a lot!
The crimping demo was worth the price of admission! Great video!
Great as always and I can't "fault" your advise at all. I will however add that a soldered connection to the resistor leads would be far superior. Those type of crimp connectors are not recommended for use on solid core wires (ie resistor leads)
I was wondering my self if soldering would be better for that
Being an electrician this was VERY WELL EXPLAINED! Nicely done, Chris! - I am just shocked, with how well you do your work, you don't twist the zip tie's slack with linesman's pliers and just cut them with dikes! LOL
You definitely get a tighter bight with twisting off the tail but I think there's enough tightness on the cable without twisting off the tail.
As someone who makes cable for a living love the video and the crimps the shielding technique with the wrench help greatly wonderful tip just be careful not to damage the wire during the crimp it could potentially harm connection to sensors and outher connectors
Can you make a diesel Tesla? Hahaha.