Tag: Electricity
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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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Troubleshoot Car Electrical Problem
Troubleshooting electrical problems can be a frustrating task, but it does not have to be if you keep a few simple rules in mind: Every circuit needs a power source; most electrical devices require a minimum voltage to function correctly; and all circuits require continuity. Consequently, most electrical problems are caused by low voltage (or…
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How to Diagnose Car Electrical Problems by Tracing Voltage Drops
Diagnose electrical problems by chasing voltage drops, instead of the old-fashioned way — checking continuity. Including Mike Allen’s Physics 101 introduction to Ohm’s law. The road ahead looks like a black hole. It’s so dark and so dreary, even the bravest Saturday mechanic would prefer to be off the highway and safe at home. Unfortunately,…