#SalvageYardHack
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- 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: www.pullapart.com
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I've also seen people use those small lithium-ion jump-starter batteries -- you can use the built-in clips to clip onto the car's wires and check lights, motors, etc. But I like the ingenuity of your fix here -- using stuff that you brought with you to make it work. Very cool!
The yard people checking tools on entry can get weird if it looks like a jumper pack - they really dont want people trying to jump start things in the yard. The less it looks like a jump pack, the better.
That is one hell of a good tip and really simple too. A couple of short lengths of stiff electrical wire or hairgrips/bobby pins (which you can almost always find somewhere in a car) should work just as well as the stick pins Eric used here...
Eric, you're positively ON FIRE lately! These tips and tricks are Perfect for amassing knowledge and workarounds! Thank you.
Thanks.
That's a top tip man, thanks! I've become accustomed to testing that stuff at home with a computer power supply also, but it's very useful to know how to do it in the field.
I just bring a jump pack. I usually don't lug all my tools around, until I've done a walk through to verify what I need is actually there. It might be little extra walking, but without the weight of tools, no problem. Then I check to see, unless I already know, what tools I'll need to remove said parts.
We all have our way of doing things. Great tips as usual though, Eric.
This is actually pretty cool. I use a 12v Fios battery that i was supposed to replace in my old house but we never did. And when we moved, we accidently brought over the battery because the box said verizon fios and we moved everything that had it on there to our new house. Its a great tool for the yards
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.
Your videos for the salvage yard are great i love these videos keep them coming
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
lol, on the seven people that disliked this....there's absolutely nothing to dislike. Great tip!
I do like these short quick tip videos
its amazing how much power those little battery packs can put out
God, I love the was he talks....So much confidence. I'm jealous.
man I never thought of using my power tools battery that beats the hell out of Carrying a car battery
Yep
Great tip if you are in a bind. Don't forget to mention the risks of damaging your battery pack and/or the device you are attempting to power if the voltages are off. Power it only as much as you absolutely have to. In most cases you are okay, but if you don't want to risk damage to your battery pack or part you are trying to remove, or don't have the MacGyver gene, (or if you aren't familiar with what MacGyver is, be sure to check out the reboot coming soon) You can get a 12v battery charger/starter, and a couple of wires as shown in this video and put the exposed part of the wires in the clamps directly. You can also find universal devices that have lead wires coming off of them naturally, although these are more expensive. If you are wanting portability as well there are devices such as RC battery chargers that are smaller and can provide the appropriate juice, but the amount of charge they hold is less. A good place to look for these things is actually in technology tools, there are even some portable devices that can adjust the voltage output on the leads, if you are getting into smaller component removal.
the old style dewalt batteries work the best. alligator clips fit right on the leads and their separated by plastic so you can't cross them. I do this all the time for testing small engine electronics.
Yep the 12v supply is allways handy, ive used needles to probe the fuel pump wires with a small bulb attached, a quick test to see if the pump is getting power.
A bulb is good because it loads up the circuit.
This is a good tip. This beats the hell out of caring a car battery around!
Great video Eric!! I never thought of this!
I use a 12v LiPo battery that are used to power RC helicopters and planes. Packs a serious punch and fits right in your pocket.
Windows, fans, wiper motors, electric motors for stuff like the automatic rear windows, antenna motors etc. Tho, it should be said that it's best to have a dedicated battery for this. Some motors cannot take the umpf from high capa batteries and might fry. For that reason, if i make a trip to the wreckers i lug around one of those small house emergency alarm batteries (5x8x4 cm). They supply just enough power to test things and don't have much over the standard found in most cars (i've never burned one with that battery, however i have fried a wiper motor using my Bosch 18v battery).
Because of this, i've managed to avoid a ton of clapped out motors.
So, by far, one of the best tips so far, considering finding replacement motors for myself or my friends is one of the biggest reasons i'll go to a yard (and by hearsay from yard owners, which i love to chat (helps with haggling prices) a lot of other people do it too).
That's Awesome Eric!! Thank you for that tip!
Jess the window really moves on 18 volts try a horn lol
yeah
Time to hook up 18v to Subaru windows... so slow
Might just be only way to make a Subaru fast...
+Simon Henman Ha ha that's awsome😂
Love this series.
holy crap this is gonna save me so much headache now thanks Eric
This my be an old video but man did it help me today! Thank you!!
Now I'm going to be scooting around the local pick and pull applying power to everything I see dismantled laying on the gravel ^_^
Thank you man, I hook up my power probe this way.
Channel name needs to be changed to Eric THEE Car Guy! Lol. BRILLIANT!
Came in handy when I tested a wiper motor from the yard.
I like these yard videos.
THAT was an awesome tip my friend!
Now that's a life hack!
Damn good idea mate!
Would have taken me forever to think of, and will definitely come in handy!
Great tips Eric
AWESOME! You da man...
Thank you eric, thats very handy. I will be sure to keep that simple tip in mind for next time i goto pik a part in my local area. (:
It's also good enough to hook up as the main battery to possibly find out how many miles are on the (digital) odometer if the key is laying around. A key component in my sleuthing of engines and transmissions.
a very good idea. thanks Eric!
You sir are a frickin genius!
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.
That's ok if all you want is the window. But if you want the regulator, the "scissor" design of the regulator will have to be in the down/open position to make it compact enough to remove out of the access hole.
@@EtoTheKay regulator - changes.
@@forevercomputing I don't understand your answer.
12volt cordless tool battery and powerprobe worked for me about 2 years already.
Yeah a powerprobe would work well, but.. if you dont have one, and or do a lot of electrical work... are you going to spend 100 dollars on one, and take it to the junk yard for a 35 dollar part?
awesome thank you so much I've never thought about taking my drills battery into the junk yard
I seriously thought I was a genius the first time I did this. I used my 18 v also. I didn't think it would hurt for just a couple of quick cycles.
I like this idea, this video didn't fail me, now I don't have to carry a battery, just find a pinout
Wonderful advice!!
So smart love this! Thanks for posting
Thy Father Got ye heh for a reason Eric. Stay safe n be blessed. .Your the man
u can use 2, 9v battery ran together =12v and fit in pocket.power probe to make life easier
Incredible! Great ideas. Thanks.
if there was like a black/white 3x3 or 5x5 sticker of you with the quote " and stars will come out " I'd pay up
Ingenious, I love it!
If you are into rc cars, you can also use a 3s Lipo battery (11.1V), fully charged they are 12.6 Volts.
Thank you Eric!
I also carry a 12v jump starter. Always handy.
That is what I was thinking, a 12v jump pack.
Neat trick but you can take an portable power inverter with you to pull a part. Just charge it up overnight before you go.
I go there alot to my local yard 10 minutes from me. The counter people will tell or check out pullapart website of what you can and cannot bring into pull apart.
great idea, thanks for the handy tip.
correct me if i am wrong, but using this method you can also test air bags... once.
Most underrated comment right here folks ^
just the what I needed
thanks
eric....did...did you move to the salvage yard?
I wish.
For about two years, I worked for row52.com, taking pictures of new arrivals at Pick and Pull stores for the website. I went to the yard three times a week and it was a lot of fun but also kind of depressing as a car guy to see many what appeared to be quite serviceable cars just discarded. The yard I worked was VERY busy and placed between 60 and 80 new cars each week. Over that time, I photographed about 10,000 cars.
+ratbert86 every time I went to pick and pull I thought the same thing. I was like "what was wrong with this one?!?!?!?
Very cool tip
great videos as ALWAYS Eric!!! , but just curious , as their are Many Brands Of Cordless Power Paks , How Does One Know Where The POSITIVE & NEGATIVE Terminals Are Located On The Power Paks In Order To Provide Direct Power To The Power Window, Power Seats, Etc, Etc?...Have A Great Safe Day Always Eric!!!
Eric good tip thank you😀👍
Damnn. What a game changer....
I was recently at a pull a part in Canton Ohio and they will supply you with a jumper box all they need from you is a drivers license
GREAT TIP!
Ya see Eric, That's why you get the BIG BUCKS !! - LOL, Nice how to video.
ErikTheCameraGuy!
Great tip!!!
ah yes,nothing better than junkyard electrical parts...except brake hydraulics.Eric enough already,man you must be making a killing off those folks. hahahahaha.
Hobby 3 cell lipos work well too.
i did that same thing to my sons power wheels with an old drill battery! haha
great information...
can you check for a functioning cluster,especially blazer s10 sonomas etc.they are known for having bad solder
@0:54 But if you have a socket w/6 pins, where to put those safety pins? I think you need to connect those 6 wires coming out fm/the connector somehow to make 2. Why they are 6? Do some go to the fuses? Thank you for as usually great film.
Nifty...ill remember this
Well damn, what a good idea, I have a lithium jump battery for that reason
thanks everyone
stars will come out..
this is handy. thanks
it's official Eric lives in a salvage yard :p
best trick ever thanks :D
great video. good to know. just in case thxs Eric
that's a great idea!
THANK YOU!!!!
3 ?'s! what is your favorite "tool"? what's the name of your tool box tour vid? would you make a video of the tools that you specifically keep in your car? besides the winter stuff.
Great idea eh, these salvage yard videos
Good tip
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?
Are those just like Bobby pin /hair things with the butterfly’s?
awesome tip. thanks a ton :)
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.
Good tip, just wish my local pick and pull would allow devices of such. They scour your tool bag for such things. If you buy something electrical and get it home and it doesn't work, you get a "credit" for something else, no money back :/
Question for Eric: How do you avoid shorting out a car part at the salvage yard (like a window vent motor on 2001 Honda Odyssey EXL? I brought an 18 volt battery to the yard, and tried that on a rear vent window motor and I got sparks, brought it home and it did not work. What did I do wrong? (I just had some loose wires that it stuck each in the battery charger, and then tried to tough the poles on motor. but those motor pins were close together. Hmm. maybe I should have brought 2 insulated connector pins to slip over each of the pins and then attached the wires to that.
Cars aren't supposed to use18 volts ..they use 12 to 14 at most..ypu probably burnt the brushes up as im sure that fan motor had sat awhile and had rust built up on tje contacts and ypu shot 18 to 20 volts to it. So definitely dont do that again use 12 and if it doesn't work at the junk yard dont take it homebc it's garbage. And use alligator clips to make sure ypu dont cross wire when touching leads to terminals to get said part to work.
Do you know how to test out window switches at the junkyard ???
Question, I've seen some glass regulators that have multiple wires that lead into the regulator itself, what would you do in that situation?
Bring a cheap volt meterto find ground
NICE!
Hey Eric are all these pull a part videos shot in Atlanta ,Ga
Is there a way to test a gauge cluster to see how many miles on it with this method?
Would this work on the third read brake light trunk light or do I need a 9v battery