# Wiring **URL:** https://www.gbgconnect.com/c/technical-discussion/technical-discussion-wiring/13.md [Latest](https://www.gbgconnect.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.gbgconnect.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Wiring category](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/about-the-wiring-category/914)
**Author:** [@alakin](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/alakin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/about-the-wiring-category/914 "2025-03-13T16:06:24Z")
Please use this thread for any questions or resources that pertain to the wiring aspect of a GBG car! --- ## [Go baby go circuit board - Version 2](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/go-baby-go-circuit-board-version-2/980)
**Author:** [@joshua-8](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/joshua-8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/go-baby-go-circuit-board-version-2/980 "2026-09-08T16:53:00Z")
Hi, This is an update to my previous circuit board for making it easier to build joystick controlled go baby go cars. Circuit Board for Solderless Joystick Cars The two main improvements of these “version 2” boards are… --- ## [Relay Help: Modifying Big Red Button Switch on 12V Forklift Ride-on Car](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/relay-help-modifying-big-red-button-switch-on-12v-forklift-ride-on-car/968)
**Author:** [@cdruckhammer](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/cdruckhammer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 3:59am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/relay-help-modifying-big-red-button-switch-on-12v-forklift-ride-on-car/968 "2026-07-17T03:59:15Z")
Hi all! I am working to learn how to modify a Big Red Button as an activation switch to replace the pedal on a 12V car. I have reviewed some previous posts, and found this one to be the most helpful: Wiring for McLaren … --- ## [Circuit Board for Solderless Joystick Cars](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/circuit-board-for-solderless-joystick-cars/939)
**Author:** [@joshua-8](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/joshua-8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/circuit-board-for-solderless-joystick-cars/939 "2025-06-26T18:42:26Z")
I’ve worked on a couple instructions for making joystick controlled cars https://gobabygocarswithjoysticks.github.io/index/. A joystick can help a kid practice driving at different speeds and spinning in place. The joyst… --- ## [Kidzone to joystick](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/kidzone-to-joystick/674)
**Author:** [@jessOT](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/jessOT)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/kidzone-to-joystick/674 "2025-05-08T18:31:26Z")
we are adapting a kidzone and are leaning to move towards using this instead of cars, so the family can use indoors. We are in Chicago. Also want something EI therapists can put in their cars. I saw some directions on wi… --- ## [Use of PVC pipe for alternative switch placement](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/use-of-pvc-pipe-for-alternative-switch-placement/899)
**Author:** [@velascoc2](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/velascoc2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/use-of-pvc-pipe-for-alternative-switch-placement/899 "2025-02-17T19:53:14Z")
Hi! I am looking for some guidance. I’d like to find a way to use PVC pipe to create alternative switch access points on an adapted car. Does anyone have any builds they can share that includes specific sizing and suppl… --- ## [Motor controllers](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/motor-controllers/720)
**Author:** [@Mattnauman](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Mattnauman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/motor-controllers/720 "2024-11-05T19:12:23Z")
We have been using Spark Motor Controllers in most of our builds. I see that Rev Robotics lists them as out of stock currently, and we have two wild things that lack only that part to be completed. Does anyone have a sug… --- ## [Help wiring Big Red Button to Frozen 12v SUV](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/help-wiring-big-red-button-to-frozen-12v-suv/805)
**Author:** [@Andrewleif](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Andrewleif)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/help-wiring-big-red-button-to-frozen-12v-suv/805 "2023-07-05T20:23:01Z")
Hi, we just picked up a used Disney Frozen SUV 12v car and a Big Red button but I’m having trouble knowing which wires to cut, splice, remove, etc. I have 2 kids who will be using this car. 1 needs the Big Red Button, t… --- ## [Best Choice Jeep motors not activating](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/best-choice-jeep-motors-not-activating/779)
**Author:** [@mkwillison](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/mkwillison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/best-choice-jeep-motors-not-activating/779 "2023-01-30T17:29:20Z")
We did the wiring modifications to the Best Choice Jeep including kill switch and red button activation switch. The vehicle was working when we left the build day. It sat in my garage for about 2 months. Now the motor… --- ## [6v Battery Guts](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/6v-battery-guts/769)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Janes](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Bill_Janes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/6v-battery-guts/769 "2022-11-09T20:11:01Z")
Has anyone ever dissected one of the blue 6v batteries from the old Lightning McQueen cars? The upper section appears to be a separate plastic piece, and I suspect it’s just a cap covering the battery terminals. We have… --- ## [Wiring for McLaren 12V](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/wiring-for-mclaren-12v/727)
**Author:** [@alidasteen](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/alidasteen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/wiring-for-mclaren-12v/727 "2022-02-26T19:16:43Z")
We are using a big red button switch, and we cannot get the car to go. We are using a relay, but need some assistance for wiring to determine what we are doing wrong. Any help is greatly appreciated! --- ## [HELP with 12v conversion](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/help-with-12v-conversion/706)
**Author:** [@ginabtheot](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/ginabtheot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/help-with-12v-conversion/706 "2021-10-12T22:39:12Z")
Hi all We have a Bentley EXP12 and we are stumped with the conversion! We have located the wiring for the pedal and we see where the accelerator and power are connected. We do not know if we need a relay or not, becau… --- ## [Help: Wiring a Huffy 12V Audi Electric Battery-Powered Car](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/help-wiring-a-huffy-12v-audi-electric-battery-powered-car/670)
**Author:** [@Julia](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Julia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/help-wiring-a-huffy-12v-audi-electric-battery-powered-car/670 "2021-05-14T15:28:17Z")
Hi! I’m in the process of modifying two Huffy Audi cars. I have modified power wheel jeeps before but the guts of this Audi are so different. I don’t even know where to start as far as wiring goes. Does anyone have any… --- ## [Foot pedal with three wires (not a ground wire)](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/foot-pedal-with-three-wires-not-a-ground-wire/654)
**Author:** [@BEnnis47](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/BEnnis47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/foot-pedal-with-three-wires-not-a-ground-wire/654 "2021-05-06T14:44:21Z")
all – we have several older children and have obtained this vehicle to use Aosom 12V Ride On Car 2- Seater SUV Truck Battery Powered High/Low Speed with Parental Remote Control, 3 Speeds, LED Light Bar, Audio Input - Pi… --- ## [Uenjoy 12 V sunshine model](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/uenjoy-12-v-sunshine-model/503)
**Author:** [@kathyd007](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/kathyd007)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/uenjoy-12-v-sunshine-model/503 "2021-04-05T02:33:43Z")
Hi, has anyone modified a uenjoy 12 V w wheels suspension, remote control, music, story playing, colorful lights, sunshine model? I may be out of my league with this. thank you, Kathy --- ## [Reduction of 12V starting speed](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/reduction-of-12v-starting-speed/384)
**Author:** [@Kevinl7778](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Kevinl7778)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/reduction-of-12v-starting-speed/384 "2020-09-08T14:56:42Z")
Hello Everyone, I have heard that the 12 volt units have a starting speed/torque that is to high for the smaller kids and wanted to provide some information on the topic and three posible solutions. A: Simple and safe:… --- ## [Battery Testing Suggestions](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/battery-testing-suggestions/580)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Janes](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Bill_Janes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/battery-testing-suggestions/580 "2020-04-09T16:36:08Z")
All, We’re developing a written protocol for repurposing used cars. I know some folks advise just replacing used batteries outright, but that seems wasteful. With that in mind, two related questions: Other than the fa… --- ## [V6 Sit-to-Stand Wiring](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/v6-sit-to-stand-wiring/573)
**Author:** [@SBU](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/SBU)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/v6-sit-to-stand-wiring/573 "2020-04-03T12:49:15Z")
Hello Fellow Modifiers! My chapter is trying to rewire this particular V6 vehicle for a larger kid. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZCSF57D/?coliid=I3NJPECVWK49UD&colid=37UW93IBCMCWR&psc=1&ref\_=lv\_ov\_lig\_dp\_it The wiring … --- ## [Light-Up Switch](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/light-up-switch/492)
**Author:** [@MilwaukeeGBG](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/MilwaukeeGBG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/light-up-switch/492 "2019-12-23T00:16:47Z")
Hello, all! We have a little lady who would benefit from a light-up switch to activate the car, as she is motivated by lights. Has anyone had success with a specific brand/company? We used one from “Health Products For … --- ## [Slow Down Frozen Car](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/slow-down-frozen-car/516)
**Author:** [@SBU](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/SBU)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/slow-down-frozen-car/516 "2019-11-24T04:36:07Z")
Hey Everyone! I am rewiring a Frozen car to make the foot pedal into a push button for hand control. But for this child, the car goes a little too fast. What can I buy/do in order to slow down the car a little bit? Than… --- ## [Maserati 6V sit to stand](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/maserati-6v-sit-to-stand/511)
**Author:** [@kathyd007](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/kathyd007)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/maserati-6v-sit-to-stand/511 "2019-11-08T16:43:21Z")
Hi All, Does anyone know how to adapt the maserati 6V for sit to stand? Please let me know. thank you, Kathy --- ## [Has anyone modified a Wild Thing while keeping the original PCB?](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/has-anyone-modified-a-wild-thing-while-keeping-the-original-pcb/342)
**Author:** [@Luke\_Yak](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Luke_Yak)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/has-anyone-modified-a-wild-thing-while-keeping-the-original-pcb/342 "2019-11-01T16:44:05Z")
We’ve been working with a wild thing car and trying to find a simple/cheap way to modify one of these cars when I found this website: Has anyone attempted something similar to this? I’ve seen some of the builds done by… --- ## [Power wheels boomerang](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/power-wheels-boomerang/506)
**Author:** [@BEnnis47](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/BEnnis47)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/power-wheels-boomerang/506 "2019-10-25T17:31:13Z")
Has anyone modified this vehicle? It was purchased for a child by a company due to size and weight. More complex than our usual. any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Beth --- ## [White Wire Purpose](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/white-wire-purpose/347)
**Author:** [@Joanie](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Joanie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 12:43pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/white-wire-purpose/347 "2019-10-25T12:43:26Z")
Hi, On some of the cars that we have used there are 3 wires at the foot pedal. We have been cutting off the white wire and taping it off then using the other 2 wires for the Big Red Switch. Does anyone know what the purp… --- ## [Question about relay](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/question-about-relay/495)
**Author:** [@anc1985](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/anc1985)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/question-about-relay/495 "2019-10-14T00:39:55Z")
Hello, non-electrical person here! I have read through many manuals. I’m wondering, does a trailer connector serve the same purpose as a relay? Are these interchangeable? Thank you! --- ## [Disney Princess Mercedes...help!](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/disney-princess-mercedes-help/468)
**Author:** [@PennStateHealth](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/PennStateHealth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/disney-princess-mercedes-help/468 "2019-09-11T13:59:01Z")
I modified a car in December for a kiddo with just a big red button switch and added a toggle on/off switch for safety reasons. It was working well but a few months ago mom stated it was not holding charge or working wel… --- ## [Wild Thing Adaptation](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/wild-thing-adaptation/458)
**Author:** [@Damon](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Damon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/wild-thing-adaptation/458 "2019-08-19T22:14:08Z")
Hello everyone! I am working on adapting Fisher-Price Power Wheels® Wild Thing. I read the blog of Reverse Engineered Wild Thing, and want to do the similar modification that controls the wild thing with mechanical switc… --- ## [Big Red Button Alternative](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/big-red-button-alternative/288)
**Author:** [@longenee](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/longenee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/big-red-button-alternative/288 "2019-07-05T12:39:00Z")
I’m wondering if anyone has a good source for a cost-effective “big red button”. I’m looking at the Jelly Bean Button, but it is a bit pricey. Wondering if anyone has had success with cheaper alternatives. Thanks in a… --- ## [Wiring via Pedal is Easier Than Cutting - Why Not?](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/wiring-via-pedal-is-easier-than-cutting-why-not/296)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Janes](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Bill_Janes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/wiring-via-pedal-is-easier-than-cutting-why-not/296 "2019-05-01T23:02:11Z")
All, Sorry if this is a silly question. I’m not an EE; I’m an OT with just enough knowledge to get myself in trouble. I’m wondering why most build guides advocate cutting existing wiring to splice in the momentary swit… --- ## [Wiring of Lightning McQueen Quad](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/wiring-of-lightning-mcqueen-quad/394)
**Author:** [@Robin](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Robin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/wiring-of-lightning-mcqueen-quad/394 "2019-04-29T22:33:11Z")
Want to put a kill switch on the back. What amp size to use? Can we hardwire the charger into the battery. Trying to eliminate having to take the seat off each time to charge. Appreciate any assistance. [Next page](https://www.gbgconnect.com/c/technical-discussion/technical-discussion-wiring/13.md?page=1)