Category: Car Diagnostics
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What are the meanings of your car nosies?
Your car has been producing this kind of rattling sound for a long time, yet you can’t remember the exact time when it starts. Knowing the causes of these common car noises and getting them fixed sometimes can save you a lot of trouble and also much cost. What is that rattling? Is it serious?…
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What do the air-conditioning noises try to inform us of?
When it is working, car air conditioner does make noises. Just like many other parts of a car, the noises can indicate some problems or potential problems. In addition, they can also ensure you of proper operation. In this article I will discuss both sides of the subject. This will include some normal noises or…
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Tire wear visual indicator: tire wear bars
Adequate tread depth helps car maintain a stable grip on the road especially in rainy or snowy weather conditions. It plays a very important role in car safety. Car tire wear bars are designed to offer a visual indication of the degree of tire wear. By simply looking at them, you can know for sure…
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Preparation knowledge necessary for making an appropriate scan tool buying choice
“Check Engine” light on is one of the headaches that a motorist mostly unwilling to encounter. However, they notice the abnormalities but do not know what to do next. To know for sure, you can diagnose the problem with the help of a scan tool or code reader and see what the problem is. The…
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No brakes, what’s wrong?
No brakes is certainly among the scariest things that can happen in a car driving. It happens suddenly, you stomp down on the brake pedal, it goes all the way to the floor and no brakes are applied. Just imagine the situation, terrible! Try to pump the brake pedal as fast as you can, if…
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Do you apply your car code reader correctly?
A car code reader is one of the most basic car diagnostic tools that one can get. It is developed to interface with a car’s computer and report trouble codes in a very no-frills sort of way. OBD-I code readers and OBD-II code readers are typically affordable. Vehicles manufactured before 1996 require specific, proprietary OBD-I…
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Have you ever take the challenge to diagnose ABS/ESC Hydraulic Control Units?
Replacing parts blindly to get away with the problem is more likely to be effective on an older vehicle. On newer models, this may not fix the problem. Moreover, you should always keep an eye on the cost. Apparently, totally new parts mean more money compared to performing some repairing work. With proper knowledge training,…
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Heading off problems
If you are observant and care for your vehicle, you are more likely able to head off repair problems. Through your eyes, nose, ears and the other senses you can easily discover many vehicle problems before they get in the middle of your way. Inspecting the area around your vehicle, listening for unusual noises, smelling…
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Navigation system troubleshooting guidelines for DIYers
Nowadays, navigation system comes as factory equipment for many vehicles. It can also be an aftermarket system easily to be installed. To all electrical systems, there are some common problems. Many you can fix by yourself while a few demand professional repairs. However, you should know some basic knowledge if you want to rely on…
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The hidden truth of car cooling system
Coolant recovery system plays an important role in vehicle cooling system. The separate recovery tank of the system serves as both a coolant reservoir and expansion/recovery tank in low-profile crossflow radiators since they don’t have top tanks like older top fill radiators. As engine coolant heats up, it expands. In older top fill radiators, an…