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The electrical system is becoming more and more important in automobiles every day. Because, so many systems rely on each other to be working properly.

Distributorless Ignition System - No More Moving Parts To Wear Out
Ignition System

Distributorless Ignition System – No More Moving Parts To Wear Out

June 21, 2022

The distributorless ignition system, is a completely solid state electronic system, with no moving parts. So, with no distributor, there is also, no distributor cap or rotor to replace. And, no troublesome vacuum or mechanical […]

Flexplate - What does it actually do ? - What can happen if it fails ?
Car Starting System

Flexplate – What does it actually do ? – What can happen if it fails ?

April 7, 2022

In vehicles with automatic transmissions, a metal disc called a flexplate, connects the crankshaft to the torque converter. So, a flexplate, as the name implies, serves as a flex-shock device; between the torque converter and […]

Ignition Timing - Above all, the spark plug, has to fire at the proper time.
Ignition System

Ignition Timing – Above all, the spark plug, has to fire at the proper time.

April 4, 2022

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. Consequently, the fuel-and-air mixture, will not be burned […]

Car Battery - Be aware of what can go wrong, before you disconnect it.
Electrical System

Car Battery – Be aware of what can go wrong, before you disconnect it.

March 31, 2022

Disconnecting a car battery for any reason, may cause unexpected things to happen. Consequently, before you disconnect a car battery, there are things you need to know. Above all, battery voltage, must be maintained to the […]

Fuel Pump Relay - Function, Failure and testing procedures.
Automotive Relays

Fuel Pump Relay – Function, Failure and testing procedures.

March 19, 2022

So, the fuel pump relay, is activated whenever, the ignition is turned on. Consequently, the primary function of the fuel pump relay, is to maintain a consistent voltage supply, to the fuel pump. Therefore, when switched […]

Spark Plug Problems - Troubleshooting, Failure Symptoms, Replacement.
Ignition System

Spark Plug Problems – Troubleshooting, Failure Symptoms, Replacement.

February 14, 2022

All spark plugs wear out as they age and at some point, will cause spark plug problems. So, after enduring abuse for thousands of miles, you really can’t expect them to last forever. Good spark […]

(O2) Oxygen Sensor - Basic function - Failure symptoms - With testing.
Car Sensors

(O2) Oxygen Sensor – Basic function – Failure symptoms – With testing.

February 13, 2022

The basic function of the (O2) oxygen sensor, is to measure the difference; between the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas and the amount of oxygen in the air. Consequently, with information from the […]

Hard Starting Engine - Cold, Hot, Both or just after, adding fuel.
No Start

Hard Starting Engine – Cold, Hot, Both or just after, adding fuel.

February 5, 2022

So, a hard starting engine, is not a good sign and can be difficult to diagnose. But, the exact moment in the process of starting; can tell you a tremendous amount, of what may be […]

Ignition Coil - Function - Coil Types - Failure Symptoms - Testing
Ignition System

Ignition Coil – Function – Coil types – Failure symptoms – And testing.

January 24, 2022

The function of the ignition coil, is to produce a high voltage, from a low voltage. The high voltage, from your ignition coil, is needed, to ignite the fuel and start the engine. So, for […]

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