2025/08/13
What are the 6 common wiring harnesses in cars and what are their functions?
Classification of the main wiring harnesses of automobiles:
Main wiring harness - distributed in the chassis, engine compartment, and a small part in the cabin.
After the main wiring harness, some small wiring harnesses can be classified, namely: left front door wiring harness, right front door wiring harness, rear door wiring harness, ceiling wiring harness, rear door wiring harness (trunk wiring harness), antenna wiring harness, front bumper wiring harness, rear bumper wiring harness, positive cable, negative electrode cable.
Cockpit wiring harness (body wiring harness) - mainly distributed in the cabin.
Instrument wiring harness – distributed within the dashboard.
Engine wiring harness – distributed over the engine.
The functions of 6 common wiring harnesses in automobiles:
1. Engine wiring harness: A collection of wires connecting various engine components and systems, responsible for transmitting power and signals, connecting engine control units, sensors, actuators, etc.
2. Body wiring harness: The wiring harness that acts on various equipment and systems in the body is responsible for transmitting power and signals, connecting lights, dashboards, air conditioning systems, audio systems, etc.
3. Instrument Harness: A collection of wires that connect the instrument cluster to the driver's control panel and is responsible for transmitting various indicators, gauges, and control signals on the dashboard.
4. Light wiring harness: A collection of wires that connect the vehicle's lighting system, responsible for transmitting power and signals, connecting headlights, taillights, turn signals, etc.
5. Front and rear windshield wiring harnesses: Electronic devices and sensors acting on the front and rear windshields, responsible for transmitting power and signals, such as wipers, rain light sensors and other equipment.
6. Seat wiring harness: A collection of wires that connect electronic devices and sensors on the seat, responsible for transmitting power and signals, and connecting seat heating, ventilation, massage, and other functions.