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Modern automotive electrical system repair requires a solid understanding of voltage, resistance, and amperage. This parent category covers everything from the “starting circuit” to the high-tech sensors that manage your engine’s performance.

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Location
Engine Sensors

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor: Failure Signs: Testing

09/23/2024
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors function, is to monitor the temperature of the engine’s coolant. So, most engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors operate, using electrical resistance to measure the temperature of the coolant. The […]
Car Starter On Engine With Labeled Parts
Starting Systems

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 […]
Oxygen Sensor (O2) Mounted on Exhaust Manifold
Engine Sensors

Oxygen Sensor (O2) – Rich Or Lean Engine Codes, What To Check

07/15/2024
Replacement of a good Oxygen Sensor, is a common mistake made by (DIY) mechanics all the time. So, before replacing any Oxygen Sensor, you must find the real problem first. First, the Oxygen Sensor is […]
Mechanic Holding Old Car Starter Motor
Starting Systems

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 […]
Worn Out Car Starter Motor
Starting Systems

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 in Car Electrical
Cooling Fans & Airflow

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 […]
(O2) Oxygen Sensor in Exhaust Manifold
Engine Sensors

(O2) Oxygen Sensors – Function, Failure Symptoms, And Testing

03/22/2024
EVERY VEHICLE BUILT SINCE THE EARLY 1980’s, HAS ONE OR MORE (O2) OXYGEN SENSORS INTEGRATED INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. So, (O2) oxygen sensors, confirm, that the proper air/fuel ratio, is actually reaching the engine. Consequently, […]
(ECT) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - What Can Go Wrong
Engine Sensors

(ECT) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor – What Can Go Wrong

03/02/2024
The (ECT) sensor, is an engine management system sensor. And, is used to monitor, the temperature of the engine’s coolant. The tip of the (ECT) sensor, protrudes into one of the cooling system passages, and […]
Starter Problems - Funny Sounds, No Sounds, What Do You Hear
Starting Systems

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 […]
Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) - Function - Common Failure Signs
Air Intake System

Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF): Measuring Volume, Density, Temperature

02/20/2024
So, almost all newer vehicles on the road today, use a mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor, measures the volume and density, of the air entering the engine. In addition, it also […]

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