Car wiring diagram

Main components

* Battery
* Starter
* Generator
* Fuses
* Relay
* Switches
* Sensors
* ECU (Electronic Control Unit)

Connection diagram

1. Starting system

* Battery (-) to starter (-)
* Battery (+) to starter (+)
* Ignition switch to starter (S-contact)
* Ignition switch to ECU (IGN contact)

2. Charging system

* Generator (+) to battery (+)
* Generator (-) to battery (-)
* Generator (D+) to ECU (D-contact)

3. Lighting system

* Battery (+) to light switch
* Light switch to headlights
* Light switch to rear lights
* Light switch for direction indicators

4. Power system

* Battery (+) to ECU
* ECU to fuses and relays
* Fuses and relays for various electrical devices (eg stereo, air conditioning, power windows)

5. Engine control system

* ECU to sensors (for example, lambda probes, crankshaft and camshaft position sensors)
* ECU for injectors and ignition coils
* ECU to actuators (eg throttle valve, EGR valve)

6. Security system

* Battery (+) to horn
* Battery (+) to central locking
* Battery (+) to the anti-theft system

Note: Actual wiring diagram may vary depending on vehicle. Always refer to the wiring diagram for your specific vehicle before performing any electrical work.

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