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Welcome to the Electrical & Sensors section. Modern engines rely on a complex “nervous system” of wires. A single failing sensor can cause a “no-start” nightmare. I help you demystify these electronic components. We translate confusing OBD-II fault codes into real repairs. Learn how to test O2 sensors, MAF sensors, and wiring harnesses. Stop guessing and stop overpaying for parts. Use these diagnostic guides to find the root cause of your “Check Engine” light.
Spark Plug - How Do I Read, the Condition of My Spark Plugs
Ignition Systems

Spark Plug – How Do I Read, the Condition of My Spark Plugs

03/03/2026
Learning how to read the condition of a spark plug, can be a valuable tuning aid. Because, you can determine a great deal about your engine’s, overall operating condition. Usually, just by examining the plugs […]
Distributorless Ignition System – Get to Know the Components
Ignition Systems

Distributorless Ignition System – Get to Know the Components

12/17/2025
The distributorless ignition system is a completely solid state electronic system, with no moving parts. So, with no distributor, there is no distributor cap, rotor or points to replace. And, no troublesome vacuum or mechanical […]
Reduced Engine Power Warning Light - What To Do And Why
Engine Codes Lights Symbols

Reduced Engine Power Warning Light – What To Do And Why?

12/07/2025
Reduced Engine Power, can have many different names. All depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle. So, whether its, reduced engine power, limp mode, fail safe mode or limp home mode, they […]
Check Engine Light (CEL) - What Can Cause It To Come On
Engine Codes Lights Symbols

Check Engine Light (CEL) – What Can Cause It To Come On

11/28/2025
Seeing a Check Engine Light (CEL), is one of the most frustrating and confusing factors of owning a vehicle. So, the (CEL) is just a light, with no information. It tells you that there is […]
Starter Motors Going Bad - May Display A Few Symptoms First
Electrical System

Starter Motors Going Bad – May Display A Few Symptoms First

10/31/2025
The starter motor, is what gets your engine running, when you turn the ignition key or push the start button. So, a starter motor, gets a lot of wear during its life. As a result, […]
Ignition Timing - The Spark Plug Has To Fire At The Proper Time
Ignition Systems

Ignition Timing – The Spark Plug Has To Fire At The Proper Time

08/04/2025
So, your engine needs proper ignition timing, to ignite the fuel at exactly the right time. But, what happens if the ignition system fires, at the wrong time. As a result, the air fuel mixture, […]
Car Battery - Know What Can Go Wrong, Before You Disconnect It
Electrical System

Car Battery – Know What Can Go Wrong, Before You Disconnect It

07/06/2025
Did you know, disconnecting a car battery for any reason, can cause unexpected things to happen. So, before you disconnect it, there are some things you need to know. First, battery voltage must be maintained […]
OBD Engine Codes and (CEL) Lights - Learn How to Read Them
Engine Codes Lights Symbols

OBD Engine Codes and (CEL) Lights – Learn How to Read Them

07/02/2025
So, OBD engine codes and (CEL) lights, cannot be fixed by simply resetting them or disconnecting the battery. And, eventually the OBD engine codes and (CEL) lights will come back. But, stay cool, the codes […]
Dash Warning Lights - Only Provide A Warning Something Is Wrong
Engine Codes Lights Symbols

Dash Warning Lights – Only Provide A Warning Something Is Wrong

06/21/2025
Most dash warning lights, tell you that a fault has occurred inside the vehicle’s system. So, dash warning lights provide an idea – sometimes precise, sometimes vague – of what’s wrong with a vehicle. But, […]
Fuel Pump Relay - Function - Failure - Testing Procedures
Electrical System

Fuel Pump Relay – Function – Failure – Testing Procedures

06/09/2025
The fuel pump relay, is activated whenever the ignition is turned on. So, the primary function of the fuel pump relay, is to maintain a steady voltage supply to the fuel pump. Therefore, when switched […]
Ignition Coil: Function, Coil Types, Failure Symptoms, and Testing
Ignition Systems

Ignition Coil: Function, Coil Types, Failure Symptoms, and Testing

02/14/2025
The function of the ignition coil, is to produce a high voltage, from a low voltage. Because, the high voltage from your ignition coil, is needed to ignite the fuel, and start the engine. So, […]
No Picture
Electrical System

Starter Motor Going Bad: May Display A Few Warning Signs First

02/09/2025
The starter motor, is what gets your engine running, when you turn the ignition key or push the start button. So, a starter motor, gets a lot of wear during its life. As a result, […]
Spark Plug Health The Key to Optimal Engine Performance
Ignition Systems

Spark Plug Health Is Directly Linked, To Your Engines Performance

12/30/2024
Spark plug health, on today’s engines is very important, and if ignored, can cause serious problems. So, it stands to reason that, weak or bad spark plugs, are a big cause of concern. Spark plug health […]
Push Button Start
Electrical System

Push Button Start Troubleshooting: Why Won’t the Engine Crank?

12/23/2024
Many newer vehicles have replaced, the traditional key-style ignition switch, with a push button start. As technology advances, our lives become more convenient, but are we also putting ourselves at risk? Will the push button […]
Comparing Spark Plug Color For A Quick Diagnosis
Ignition Systems

Spark Plug Color: Learn The Symptoms And Recommendations

11/23/2024
A visual inspection of the spark plug color will display symptoms, and conditions of what’s happening inside your engine. So, the experienced technician, can analyze the plugs, and track down the root cause of many […]
Coil On Plug Ignition System (COP) on Engine
Ignition Systems

Coil On Plug Ignition System: A Game Changer in Coil Technology

11/18/2024
The most sophisticated, of all ignition systems. The coil on plug ignition system (COP), places an ignition coil, directly on the top of each spark plug. As a result, (COP) ignition eliminates the need for […]
Alternator Or Battery Failure
Electrical System

Alternator or Battery Failure: How to Diagnose and Save Money

10/30/2024
Having a alternator or battery failure is bad new, because they are both components of the charging system. That makes diagnosing a alternator or battery failure, a bit tricky. Because, the electrical power in your […]
Automotive Car Engine Sensors
Electrical System

Automotive Sensors: Monitoring Your Vehicle’s Vital Signs

10/27/2024
Before the use of computerized automotive sensors, fixing a car was way easier. In the old days, it was a lot different. For instance, either moving a distributor, or adjusting a screw on a carburetor, […]
Ignition Switch
Ignition Systems

Ignition Switch: Understanding its Importance in Vehicle Security

10/19/2024
Today, the ignition switch is a complex device, that powers numerous electrical and electronic systems, throughout the vehicle. In fact, the newest version, identifies the drivers key and allows him, to activate the starting system. […]
Automotive Fuses Box
Electrical System

Automotive Fuses: Know How They Work and Why They Blow

10/10/2024
Automotive fuses, protect the circuits in your vehicle, from excessive current flow. So, if an electrical item in your vehicle stops working, the first thing to do is, check the automotive fuses. Engineers size automotive […]
Comparing New And Old Spark Plug
Ignition Systems

Spark Plug Problems: Function, Failure And Replacement

10/03/2024
All spark plugs wear out as they age and at some point, will cause spark plug problems. Because, after enduring abuse for thousands of miles, you really can’t expect them to last forever. Good spark […]
Car Starter On Engine With Labeled Parts
Electrical System

Car Starter Problems: Causes and Solutions

09/14/2024
Issues with your car starter are actually very common, but drivers often confuse them, with other car troubles. The first indication your car starter may be going bad, is when you try to start your […]

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