Glossary / Electrical

harness

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s the bundle of wires that powers things like lights and must be unplugged before you take a door off.

Technical Definition

Electrical wiring harnesses connect the vehicle’s electrical systems; they must be disconnected before removing doors to avoid damage.

Hear It Discussed

"Then, so those wires that are on the very front of the car are part of the Cabrio's harness."
First Drive of Jason’s VR6-Swapped MK3 Cabrio — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 221 The Carmudgeon Show 13:31

"[3620.4s] drain on hannah's pow and he's like an electrical genius i could have replaced the whole harness [3624.9s] i could have you could have bought a new car for that"
Never Build a Whole Car: Autopian's David Tracy and Griffin Riley The Smoking Tire 00:20

"They put that airbag module on the floor. So it's a great place for the harness to get wet."
The Live Under The Hood Car Repair Show Stream with a Live Audience in Studio Under The Hood show 16:03