After that it is a simple matter to hook up your remaining
wires, remember the ones you marked earlier for easy
identification.
If you are at all uncertain as to how to do this part, find a
competent mechanical friend who can tackle the final wiring
and overall check.
Or simply take it to your automotive supply outlet or garage.
They will be fascinated with your project and a trustworthy
soul will let you know if you have done anything wrong.
Remember you are dealing with high voltages here and you
want to be careful.
Do you know what it’s time for?
Starting up your Electric Car for the First time
Again, make certain that there are no shorts in your batteries
and all wires are hooked up properly. There is a very real
danger that these high voltages can burn or hurt you, so be
careful.
Check your throttle connections and make sure they are
closing properly. Remember that you can not have your foot
on the gas pedal when you are starting or the controller
interface will not open properly.
This is a safety feature built into the controller that prevents
the car from moving the instant it is turned on. Imagine if
you were parallel parked and hit the gas when you first
started up the car. Bang! Not good. Safety is important and
your electric car is as safe as you could make it.