Say you need to power something up while you’re at the salvage yard. Here’s a quick easy way to do that with a power tool battery, some wires, and some safety pins. With this set up you can add power to any electric motor to test it’s operation or to move a power window like I did in this video.
If you’re not familiar with Pull-A-Part, they’re a self service salvage company in the US. They have 25 yards in 12 states. I’m not just saying this, but they’ve become my favorite place to go for salvage parts. I suggest you check them out.
To make it easy, here’s a link to their website: http://www.pullapart.com
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THANK YOU!!!!
Is there a way to test a gauge cluster to see how many miles on it with this method?
Thankyou
Any suggestions how you would use that to check an odometer reading? I expect you have to figure out a way turn the ignition switch over too.
Damnn. What a game changer….
This my be an old video but man did it help me today! Thank you!!
can you check for a functioning cluster,especially blazer s10 sonomas etc.they are known for having bad solder
Ryobi now has 9 amp 18 volt batteries. You can take the whole car apart with one battery.
Wonderful advice!!
Does anyone know if this will damage your battery in the long run?
a very good idea. thanks Eric!
Wondering if we can use this hack to display electronic odometer readings? Would you just wire it to where the car battery would hook up too?
Now I'm going to be scooting around the local pick and pull applying power to everything I see dismantled laying on the gravel ^_^
Eric do the cluster. Thank you.
How can you tell where to stick those pins into? Like what particular slots
Good tip
God, I love the was he talks….So much confidence. I'm jealous.
this is handy. thanks
Awesome tip Eric! Never thought of that one.Thanks brother!
I removed a couple windows for my car. Also electric. They were in the "up/closed" position. I just undone the motor and brought the whole unit down together. Worked both times.
best trick ever thanks 😀
But can you test an airbag this way? 😉
This has to be the best "hack" video out there. I never even thought of it! would havr made my life 100x easier when I was removing the seats from my Mustang that has no wire harness.
great video. good to know. just in case thxs Eric
correct me if i am wrong, but using this method you can also test air bags… once.
Great hack thank you. Between all the channels I've learned everything i need to for easy fixes. It's the little stuff like this that makes me more comfortable to give it a try and restore a vehilce. paint engine and any other mechanical skills needed. Thanks Eric
I also carry a 12v jump starter. Always handy.