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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!

Swapping your Subaru Automatic Transmission (Automatics Part 2)

This is part 2 about Subaru automatic transmissions. If you haven't read part 1, please start by clicking here. The following post is about what happens with swapping the automatic transmissions as a replacement and/or with an engine swap.  Cliff Notes If your car came with an automatic transmission and you...

Subaru Auto Transmission Basics (Automatics Part 1)

This blog post is part 1 of a 2 part series about Subaru automatic transmissions. Below we will discuss the basic differences in Subaru automatic transmission setups. Cliff Notes: Automatic transmissions require a computer (TCU) to shift properly The TCU communicates with other parts of the car like the ECU...

Subaru Stock Cluster Removal for Digital Dash Install

This blog reviews options for removing your stock Subaru gauge cluster to install a digital dash. If you are looking for a plug-and-play harness, please email us at info@iwireusa.com. What is a Digital Dash? A digital dash is a small computer that replicates the inputs of your stock gauge cluster with a...

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...

Subaru Surge Tank Wiring

In this blog, we'll discuss surge tank wiring and the differences between a standard in-tank pump hardwire setup. If you would like to have us wire up your surge tank, please contact us directly because each is built to the customer's specs. To start, to see our most up to date information...

Alternator System in Your Subaru

What is an Alternator and How Does It Work? The alternator is a part on the engine that uses the spinning of the crankshaft to provide electricity to the car as well as keep the battery charged. More details about how the internals of the alternator work can be found...

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...