Where do I learn about car electronics?

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Topic: Where do I learn about car electronics?

Posted By: NetDND
Subject: Where do I learn about car electronics?
Date Posted: May 27, 2002 at 3:23 PM

Hi, im new to all this, and well maybe you can help me, I want to learn about car electorincs, wiring and etc. However I dont even know where to begin, I have very basic knowledge of wiring and working with car elecricty, so i need some help can anyone point me in a good starting direction on this.

Basically i wanna get into wiring up devices and stuff, but im really confused can anyone help?

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: May 27, 2002 at 3:49 PM

We have a installation disc and notes that we sell to beginner/novice installers. Email us for more information if interested. There is also alot of information on the internet, just have to be able to find it and have the time to experiment with what you learned.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: HotRod53F100
Date Posted: May 27, 2002 at 8:05 PM

From what I have seen of this site..you're starting in the right place. There seems to be someone on here that knows a little about any automotive electronics question that you come across! I have only been a member of this group for a short time and I have done quite a bit of automotive electronics work over the last 30 years. I continue to be impressed by the knowlege of some of these guys!!! Good luck.....

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HotRod

Posted By: ant@unigoal
Date Posted: May 31, 2002 at 3:33 PM

your best bet is talking to alot of people and doing your own research. Everyone is going to have their own opinion about whats hot and what's not. You'll get better at this w/experiance. I started off 17 years ago with very little knowledge myself. Only the intrest in what makes this work and how can I get my car to sound like theirs. Just look over peoples shoulders and ask alot of questions.

Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: June 03, 2002 at 12:57 PM

Hey NetDND,

There are some schools that offer training in auto electronics such as CIE https://www.cie-wc.edu/Course7.htm or Installer Institute: https://www.installerinstitute.com/ or Mobile Dynamics at this link: https://208.186.209.135/main/1home.html and are really great. CIE is the basics but don't shrug it off until you look and the last two are a little more advanced. posted_image

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Posted By: ih8u37
Date Posted: June 06, 2002 at 6:57 PM

Go to Amazon.com, search for "MECP Basic Installer's Study Guide", buy it, read it, study it, & memorize it. Do that, & you'll know more than most installers out there (including me), not to mention you'll know what you're talking about when asking advanced installers questions.