Month: March 2015
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Remote Start Issues
Remote starters make warming your car easier. Remote car starters give you the ability to start your car without actually sitting in it. Among the elements of your vehicle to which the starter is connected are the ignition, neutral safety switch, heater, air conditioning system and parking lights. The primary element is a control module,…
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Programming Instructions for a Remote Starter
A remote starter enables a vehicle owner to start a vehicle from a distance to warm the car up. For a remote starter to work properly with a specific vehicle, it must be programmed so that the receiver recognizes the remote starter key. Instructions 1. Press and hold down the brake pedal. All doors must…
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Newbie’s Guide to Car Audio
The Newbie’s Guide to Car Audio If you’re a total newbie to the world of car audio, then there’s one key fact that you should be aware of. It’s not some byzantine formula that’s used to calculate speaker power levels or optimal speaker placements. It’s not even a hot tip on where to get the…
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How to Shop for an Aftermarket Car Audio System
Prepare Before Buying Gear To Upgrade Your Car Tunes Stock stereo systems are much better now compared to what manufacturers offered in the past. But for the very latest features and the best sound quality, an aftermarket car stereo system is still the way to go for tech- and sound-conscious consumers. Not too long ago…
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How to Install a Remote Start on My Car
A remote start for your car can be a desirable convenience. In the dead of winter, there’s nothing quite so convenient than being able to remotely start your car and let it warm up before you get in it to drive to your destination. Although the initial instructions for installing a remote start on your…
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How to Disable Car Security
Whether your vehicle comes equipped with an active, passive or combination security system depends solely on the vehicle’s year, make and model. Taking the car to a dealership is the only way to disable a passive security system — like an ignition key equipped with an embedded chip. However, it only takes a few minutes…
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How to Design Your Own Car Audio System
Designing your own car audio solution can be a matter of assessing your needs related to your overall budget. In many instances, designing a car audio system involves the upgrade of the head unit and speakers and also the addition of a subwoofer of some kind. By pricing out your options and choosing the best…
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How to Buy a Remote Starter for a Car
A remote car starting system can be a boon during weather extremes. Whether the engine needs extra time to warm up during the cold winter months, or the air conditioning needs an extra minute to cool down your car from the hot summer sun, your car can be comfortable and ready to drive from a…
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How to Build a Car Stereo System
Building a car stereo system can be a challenging project because speakers and components are designed for specific vehicles. Working in tight spaces can also be difficult. You can rebuild the entire system or replace components in stages starting with speakers, the most important part of a good system. This article provides product and installation…
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How does your car’s fuel gauge work?
First let’s begin with the anatomy of a fuel gauge to see how it works. There are two main parts: 1. Sender, which measures the level of fuel in the tank. 2. Gauge, which displays that level to the driver. The sender, located in the fuel tank of the car, consists of a float, usually…