Category: Car Diagnostics
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Information You Wonder to Know as a Launch CRP229 Purchaser
CRP229 CReader is a newly added version to the Launch CRP range. It is a powerful diagnostic tool aims at providing users with all kinds of information related to car’s health in a quick, accessible, reader-friendly format. It develops from its predecessors to meet more profound diagnostic demand from DIY market. Based on Android OS,…
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Honda Odyssey DVD Player Troubleshooting
Repairing your Honda Odyssey’s DVD player is an extremely complex task that requires special knowledge and expertise in digital circuitry and repair. For this reason, most consumers should not attempt to fix their own DVD player. However, there are some basic, common problems that most consumers can troubleshoot without expensive, special tools. Doing your own…
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Troubleshoot steering system problems
Obviously, it pays to address problems head-on the moment you “feel” that there’s something wrong with your steering mechanisms while you’re driving rather than wait for your ride to break down completely. When the power steering fails, the wheels of the car become exponentially more difficult to turn. If power steering failure occurs while a…
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Car transmission problems
Your car’s transmission is directly related to your car’s drivability since it controls the application of power from the engine to the driveshaft. Due to the constant moving and interaction between its components, the heat and friction produced thus accelerate the speed of wear and tear. Although with regular checkups and proper maintenance, it is…
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Car power window problem diagnosis
A power window is a car window that is raised and lowered by a motor that is controlled by a switch. It is the norm in the cars available today, replacing the older hand cranked style. It saves people the trouble and the energy. At the push of a button, you just get what you…
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Would You Be Able to Smell Gas if Your Car Had a Bad Exhaust Manifold?
A bad manifold gasket can ruin your whole day, especially on a newer car. Of course, all the classic problems can still apply — problems like an ear shattering racket, and dying when carbon monoxide fills up your car’s cabin. Nowadays, though, that gas is doubly dangerous because computer controls can change whether or not…
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Wiper Blades Troubleshooting Guide
The windshield wiper assembly is generally a trouble-free, reliable unit. The most common problems that arise when the wiper blades are not working properly. Wiper blades are exposed to weather extremes, rain, dust, snow and debris, apart from a host of other pollutants. They are generally made of a rubber-based compound which over a period…
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Windshield Wiper Problems
It is the season for windshield wiper problems. Overall the system was designed to be extremely reliable. With that said it is not invincible. Common driver complaints can include poor wiping where the windshield is not swept completely clean as the wipers pass up and back. Another big complaint would be extremely noisy wiper operation…
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Why Would a Car Shake When You Brake?
Vibration is a rather noticeable problem of the brake system that you can feel on the brake pedal or steering wheel every time you apply the brakes. Most of the time, the pulsation comes from an out-of-round or warped brake disc. This is a serious issue that can lead to failure of the brake system…
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Why Tires Fail
Tires are undoubtedly the most critical safety component on a vehicle. Where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability and braking. Because of this, a sudden tire failure can have serious consequences especially if it occurs at highway speeds in a vehicle with a high center of gravity. It’s amazing that tires…