Category: DIY

Aftermarket Stereo Install for my 2006 Honda Element part 1

So I’m installing a new Clarion head unit / Aftermarket Stereo in my 2006 Honda Element. HARNESS Something that wasn’t immediately obvious was how the aftermarket harnesses work. It is taken for granted that noobs like myself will understand that you have TWO harnesses you need, not just the...

I don’t like Rachet Straps

SO this is how you use a ratchet strap! This is not how I was using it! Skip to the end about what not to do. I didn’t have to cut it, but I had to spend 20 minutes slowly loosening and unwinding the coils until I could start...

Trailer Lights 2: The Brokening

So I’ve got 2 fuses down, and a broken tail light converter. Hit up the AutoZone and get me some fuses. I spring for the easy–fuse-tester which promises the ability to test fuses without pulling them. Every fuse I test ( even the blown ones ) show a green...

Trailer Lights

Sunday’s project was to try and fix 3 issues with car – all related to tail lights. Replace broken left tail light on my Element Replace crappy old lights on my trailer Troubleshoot the right turn light on the trailer The first two went pretty smoothly. Kristy here on...