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Guarding against the nightmare of car theft
Every year, cars worth more than four billion dollars are stolen in the USA, but only about 15 percent recovered. It is reasonable that general people hold the view that expensive cars tend to be stolen. However, it is the car parts and metal components the thieves actually target for. In some cases, they steal…
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Getting to know the truth about auto braking system
Modern cars apply brakes on all four wheels. Since front brakes play a greater part in stopping the car than the rear ones, many cars have disc brakes, which are generally more efficient, at the front and drum brakes at the rear. They are all operated by a hydraulic system. What is an auto braking…
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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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Is engine tune-up really outdated?
Although many people still hold the opinion that the engine needs a tune-up, actually, what is needed is preventive maintenance. And when the problem arises, what you need is using a diagnostic tool to determine the problem cause. The only engine that still needs a tune-up is one from the early 1980s and has carburetors…
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What kind of car alarm system do you need?
These days, a few types of car alarm systems are available on the market. When choosing one, buyers tend to ask the same question: which one is the best? Actually, there’s on such one as to be the best, since different people have different needs and requirements. You should look for one that is appropriate…
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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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Getting deeper into car electrical system
Battery, starter and alternator are parts of your car’s electrical system. The starter gets power from the battery and alternator provides that battery the energy it requires to power your car. One component fails can result in car start issues or other car operation issues. Your car’s electrical system consists of the battery, starter and…
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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…
