Category: Car Electronics

  • Do you have any idea on in-dash DVD player installation?

    Do you have any idea on in-dash DVD player installation?

    Music is everyone’s meat! So if you buy a new in-dash DVD player in the internet, what the steps of installing it? The steps depend on the type of player that will work with your car. If you have a faceplate stereo, for example, you can get a faceplate DVD player, take off the stereo,…

  • Is in-dash GPS installation an easy task

    Is in-dash GPS installation an easy task

    Install an In-Dash GPS Installing an in-dash GPS system requires the old car stereo (head-unit) to be removed to make room for the new GPS head-unit. Before purchasing the unit makes sure the vehicle can accommodate it. Most in-dash units are either DIN (2 by 7 inches) or Double-Din (4 by 7 inches.) The in-dash…

  • Choosing the appropriate alarm for your car

    Choosing the appropriate alarm for your car

    Why a Car Security System is necessary? If you have many valuables in your car, or your living surroundings is not a place of good security, then a car alarm can certainly leave you some peace of mind. Car security system is a very rewarding investment. Basic car alarms are affordable. Even for the fancier…

  • How can you test the oxygen sensor?

    How can you test the oxygen sensor?

    he first step is to get the engine warmed up to operating temperature. This insures that the oxygen sensor will generate voltage. You will need a high-impedance DC voltmeter to measure the output voltage. It would be good if you use a high quality or digital voltmeter. Now, attach the positive lead of the voltmeter…

  • The importance of ignition timing and cam timing

    The importance of ignition timing and cam timing

    Although tough to understand in some people’s eye, ignition timing is easy to adjust and set. In this passage, I’ll go on with ignition timing and cam timing. They are very important for your engine to perform well. If there’s something wrong, the situation will be a disaster. Do you want to know why? Just…

  • Take full advantage of your new in-car GPS

    Take full advantage of your new in-car GPS

    In-car GPS industry has developed and grown maturely over the past few years. Now you can buy a one that has advanced features and functions with a reasonable price. GPS comes with an intuitive interface; you can just power up and go. But you’ll benefit more if you spend a little time on setup and…

  • Braking under ABS and Non-ABS

    Braking under ABS and Non-ABS

    Far back into the past, cars were equipped with straightforward, regular old brakes. At that time, people learned and were trained to apply brakes in slippery conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. This was good and to some degree helped avoid some kind of accidents. However, it was not good enough. In time, along came Antilock…

  • What does the dashboard display inform you?

    What does the dashboard display inform you?

    Originally, dashboards were made of wood veneer or painted pressed-steel. The basic instruments on a dashboard display are speedometer gauge and fuel gauge. Apart from them, it is also consisted of tachometer, charging system gauge, oil pressure gauge and engine temperature gauge. Have a quick dashboard description and have a basic understanding. The speedometer, one…

  • Is the fuel gauge accurate?

    Is the fuel gauge accurate?

    A fuel gauge is a device inside of a car or other vehicle that measures the amount of fuel still in the vehicle. It is an aggravating thing when your gauge that doesn’t give an accurate reading, especially when the gauge shows there’s still fuel in the tank when there really is not. So here…

  • Can the steer and brake still be employed if my car loses all its power?

    Can the steer and brake still be employed if my car loses all its power?

    Every car driver does not want to run into the situation of engine failure and power loss. When this does occur, they just don’t know what could happen. Power steering and power brakes rely on the electrical power generated by engine to run smoothly. However, if you encounter power loss, you can still manage to…