How To Use a Digital Multimeter
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 Guide
Automotive wiring is probably the most maligned aspect of automotive mechanics, the pitfalls of car wiring repairs are many and tracing down bad connections, broken wires, and intermittent problems is … Continue Reading Automotive Wiring Guide
Know-How Notes: Guide To Automotive Fuses
When you have a bad temper, people say you “have a short fuse”, in the world of automotive electrical components, a short fuse could mean a mini-ATC (technically ATM), GMA, … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Guide To Automotive Fuses
If Your Car Battery Won’t Hold a Charge, Try These 4 Steps
There are several reasons why a car battery won’t hold a charge. Here’s how to use a voltmeter and a battery maintainer to get to the bottom of the issue.
Bad Body Control Module? Here’s How to Tell
Dealing with strange lights, sounds and other problems? Here’s how to diagnose a bad body control module before it sidelines your vehicle.
How Does a Car Charging System Work?
Your car’s charging system has a hand in nearly everything that happens in your vehicle. Here’s a basic look at how the magic happens.
5 Alternator Issues and Warning Signs: How to Stay Ahead of a Potential Problem
Don’t get caught on the side of the road with alternator issues. Learn how to spot the signs that it’s about to fail before it does.
Car Won’t Start! Alternator or Battery?
You depend on your car to get you where you need to go, so when it doesn’t start, it can be a pretty big problem. There are a number of reasons why this might happen, but one of the most common is that it isn’t getting enough electricity to start the combustion process. You may be tempted to blame the battery but…
A History of the Car Charging System
With the rise of electric vehicles and demand for efficiency, the future of the car charging system looks to be as interesting as the past.
Plugging In On The Go: How to Choose a Power Inverter
Factory-installed or aftermarket, a power inverter means you’ll never be without the right power source on the road or even during a power outage.