Electrical System

The Electrical System is the heart of your engine’s power. It handles everything from the initial crank to charging while you drive. I help you troubleshoot dead batteries, failing alternators, and starter motor issues. We also cover parasitic drains and blown fuses. Learn how to test your charging system with simple tools. My 40 years of experience will help you find the short circuit. Keep your engine cranking and your lights bright with these professional guides.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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 […]

Car Starter On Engine With Labeled Parts

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 […]

Diagnosing Starter Problems : Common Issues and Solutions

05/27/2024

Diagnosing starter problems, begins with knowing the basics, of how an engine actually starts. Above all, the engine has to turn over, at the correct speed, before it will start. However, if that does not […]

Car Starter Motor – Common Failure Symptoms And Diagnosis Tips

05/15/2024

KNOWING THE SYMPTOMS OF A FAILING CAR STARTER MOTOR, CAN HELP YOU DIAGNOSE MANY PROBLEMS. When diagnosing car starter problems, always start with the car battery. So, for your starter to work properly, your car […]

Cooling Fan Relay – What Does It Do – Failure Symptoms – Testing

05/07/2024

THE COOLING FAN RELAY ESSENTIALLY FUNCTIONS AS, THE ON/ OFF SWITCH FOR THE ENGINE’S COOLING FANS. And, is therefore an important electrical component, of the engine’s cooling system. As a result, most cooling fans use […]

Electric Cooling Fan – What Can Stop It From Working Properly

03/04/2024

Is your engine is overheating, or shows signs of running hotter than normal. Then, you may have a problem, with your electric cooling fan. Electric cooling fans are used, to move air through the radiator, […]

Starter Problems – Funny Sounds, No Sounds, What Do You Hear

02/26/2024

What if your engine is cranking as usual, but refuses to start. You’re likely dealing with an ignition or fuel system issue, not starter problems. If you don’t know anything about starter problems, then it’s […]

Automatic Shutdown (ASD) Relay – Function – Failure – Testing

01/22/2024

The function of the automatic shutdown (ASD) relay, is to shut off power to major systems. When the key is turned off, as a safety feature. So, when the automatic shutdown (ASD) relay is on. […]

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