Most people do not think about all the parts of their car that makes the car work smoothly. If you are restoring a car you usually think of what a car consists of as the motor, drive train, interior and exterior. If you have restored or worked on cars before you know there is another part of the car that can do major damage if it is old, brittle, or damaged. It is the electrical part of the car, the wiring harness. The wiring harness is something that is easily overlooked on a vehicle but it is necessary. Have you ever seen an older car stopped along side of the road on fire? Most fires are electrical and there is no exception for a car. With older cars fires are usually caused by an old wiring harness which is the electrical system in your car. How do you think the lights in the back of your car work? The wiring harness provides the electric for the light bulbs. The wiring harness is overlooked until it is needed or until it causes problems. Usually there are two main wiring harnesses. One wiring harness is in the front of the car and the second one is in the back. The wiring harness is any set of wires that provide electrical through the car. There are two main wiring harnesses that all the accessory wiring harnesses plug into. For example, if you are buying electrical wires for your radio that is called a wire or wiring harness. A radio wire harness plugs into the main wire harness. For your safety and the longevity of your car here are a few safety tips concerning your wiring harness. Wiring Harness Safety: 1. All wiring should be checked for cracks and signs of age to keep your car running safely. 2. Always turn the car off when working on any part of it. 3. Change the wiring harness if you are restoring an older car. It’s better to be safe than sorry. 4. Always keep a fire extinguisher in the vehicle. You can attach a case on the floor board of almost any car. The most popular area for a fire extinguisher is under the driver’s seat where a driver can quickly access it. 5. If you car ever catches on fire immediately shut the ignition off. Get out of your car quickly. 6. Get out of your car immediately if your car catches on fire. 7. If you have a fire extinguisher and you see the flames then spray the car. Opening a hood or trunk could give air to the fire and make it bigger. Spray what you can see and carefully open the hood or trunk. Category:Home › Autos • Will the trend toward economy-size car models lead Americans back to buying smaller-sized cars? — part 2 • You should never use after-market auto parts when maintaining or fixing your car • Should a new car be rust-proofed? • Will the trend toward economy-size car models lead Americans back to buying smaller-sized cars? — part 1 • Five safest cars in North America • How to ensure your teen drives safely after getting a license • Pros and cons of using an hydrogen generator for your car • DIY automotive maintenance: How to change the oil