Under The Bonnet Tech Tips
Voltage Sensitive vs True Ignition-Switched Relays
What VSRs do vs proper IGN-switched relays, and when to use each for accessories. When you’re wiring up accessories—things like fridges, lights, or second batteries—how you trigger the relay that feeds them can make a…
Unilug Battery Terminal Lugs - Clean, Simple Dual Battery Connections
If you’ve ever fitted a dual battery setup, you know the story—wires piled up on the factory posts, dodgy stacked lugs, and a messy looking install that makes you want to pull your hair out.…
Blinkers Flashing like they are on red bull?
Done a tray swap, added a canopy, or upgraded to LED indicators on your ute… and now your blinkers are flashing like they’re on Red Bull? That’s called hyperflashing — and it happens because LED…
The Forgotten Filter
The Forgotten Filter 🫢 It’s small, it’s hidden, and it’s breathing for you — but most people don’t even know it exists. We’re talking about the cabin (or pollen) filter. This little guy quietly filters…
The MAF Sensor Makeover
Your Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor is a little hero that measures how much air your engine breathes. But clean it the wrong way, and you can turn that hero into a headache. Don’t: Blast it…
The Parts Guide
EASON Drawbar Bracket
Eason Drawbar Bracket When you’re towing, the plugs on your drawbar are some of the most important connections you’ve got—your Anderson plug feeding power to the van or camper, and your 7-pin or 12-pin trailer…
Portable Brake Controllers
🚙 Portable Brake Controllers – Plug, Play, Tow Anywhere Towing made easy. That’s the beauty of a portable electric brake controller – the smart solution for anyone who tows with more than one vehicle, or…
Driving Light or LED Lightbar Connection
Back in the day, wiring in a set of driving lights or a lightbar was as simple as tapping into your high beam with a test light and away you went. These days, things aren’t…
TYCAB – Australia’s Own Premium Automotive Cable
In a world where more and more products are being sourced and manufactured overseas, it’s refreshing to know that some companies still put Australian quality first. TYCAB is one of them – proudly producing some…
“VARTA® – The Power Behind Your Adventure
From running your fridge on a weekend getaway to powering lights, inverters, and tools on the job, your accessory battery is the quiet workhorse that keeps everything humming. That’s why at HS Auto Parts, we…
Why you should use three pin anderson plugs
Why you should swap to a 3-Pin Anderson Plug — One-Click Install with Built-In Ignition Sense ❓ You may have noticed 3-pin Anderson plugs popping up on the market — but what’s that all about?…
