The steering column is the unsung hero of your car’s control system, silently translating your hand movements into the direction you want to go. But when it starts to fail, your easy drive can quickly turn into a struggle. Recognizing the signs of a failing steering column isn’t just about maintaining your car, it’s about … Read more
When you put your car key into the ignition of your vehicle, it is actually going into something called an ignition lock cylinder. This component is positioned within an electrical component called an ignition switch. In modern vehicles, the ignition switch is responsible for locking the ignition in place and reading the custom anti-theft code … Read more
A rack and pinion can exist in vehicles with or without power steering systems. Since most modern cars have power steering, then you can assume that a rack and pinion system is in them too. Any car, SUV, or small truck that you see on the road probably has rack and pinion steering in it. … Read more
Ever wonder how the electronics in your steering wheel maintain their connection when you can turn the steering wheel several times in each direction? If normal wires were run to the steering wheel controls, they would eventually get tangled up and break, just from everyday use. This is exactly what a clock spring is designed … Read more
Almost every car on the road today has power steering. Otherwise, drivers would be forced to use all their strength just to turn the steering wheel in one direction. This would certainly cause accidents because drivers need to make their turns within a second or two. If they are forced to struggle with the steering … Read more