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Intro to Subaru Conversion - Whitney's Wisdom

This blog post is written by Whitney using the notes she's acquired from answering Subaru wiring questions for customers for over seven years.  When it comes to adding new parts to a Subaru, there are a lot of important factors to consider. While the mechanical side is considered "legos," and for the most...

iWire's Best Tips and Tricks for Automotive Wiring

In this blog post, we've curated our best tips and tricks for tackling your Subaru wiring or any automotive wiring.  The most important tip is to find the correct wiring diagrams for your Subaru's model and year. All the wiring information you need for repair or custom projects can be found or figured...

Fuel Pump Controllers Part 2 - Diagnostics

In part 1, we talked about the basics of a fuel pump controller (FPC), why it's essential, and how it works. This part 2 post will discuss common issues and how to diagnose them. Simplify your testing with our FPC Diagnostic Jumper! To do this you'll need a multimeter. We carry a...

How to Identify an Automotive Connector

In this blog post we go over how to identify a plug or receptacle for your electrical project. These tips generally apply to all car makes but we reference Subaru since that's our specialty.  Watch the video below to have Whitney show you what you need to know!   Need...

What is Shielded Wire and How To Install It

This blog post discusses the importance of shielded wires in your harness and shows you how to install a new pigtail with a shielded wire.  What is a Shielded Wire? A shielded wire is a signal wire that is protected from outside noise. We protect some signal wires because sometimes...

This Dictates That - iWire Rules Of Thumb

In this blog post we break down our key rules to make sure your project will be a "great success!" For the following, with very few exceptions, you must follow the rule and not mix and match or else you'll run into trouble.   Heads dictate ECU Type When picking...

Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Tips for your Car

Remember Occam's Razor - The simplest answer tends to be the right one. In this blog post we go over some basic diagnostic tips to help solve your car problem. These are general tips that can be applied to any type of vehicle. If you are unsure of the issue...

My Subaru Engine Blew Up - What Should I Replace It With?

Check out our full video on how to do a long block swap and finding a compatible engine below:   If you are looking to upgrade your car with an engine swap (IE RS to WRX), this is not the post you are looking for, but lucky for you, we...