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In some ways electric vehicles are just like any other vehicle on the road. Wheels are powered to move passengers from one place to another along a roadway. It’s the … Continue Reading EV Tools vs. ICE Tools – What You Need To Know
Automotive electrical problems are never fun to diagnose. But getting down to the fundamentals can be a good place to start. Finding out if a circuit is even receiving power … Continue Reading How to Use a Circuit Tester
Do your headlights keep going out? A burnt-out headlight means reduced visibility, which can put you and other drivers in danger. Here are some solutions.
Trailer lights inform other drivers of your intention, but if they aren’t working, your trailer wiring harness may have a problem. Here’s how to fix it.
Anti-lock brake electronics, electronic stability control, electronic steering control, and any sensory device working in conjunction with a CAN system, require the electrical components and connections to be perfect to … Continue Reading Know How Notes: Soldering Electrical Circuit Repairs
For most car owners, the scope of electrical system knowledge stops at the fusebox. If it isn’t a bad fuse or bad bulb, that is as far as they can … Continue Reading Know-How Notes – Electrical Tools Guide
If you’re having car interior light problems, you could need a new battery or alternator. Here’s how to diagnose 3 common interior light glitches.
In the old days, the method of choice for checking a circuit was to grab the test light and start probing. While a test light has its place, many times … Continue Reading How To Use a Digital Multimeter
Automotive wiring is probably the most maligned aspect of automotive mechanics, the pitfalls of wiring repairs are many and tracing down bad connections, broken wires, and intermittent problems is about … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Automotive Wiring Guide
We break down the most commonly use tapes found in the automotive world, and we bet there are a couple that you didn’t even know were a thing.