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
The crankshaft position sensor plays an important role in your car’s engine by monitoring the position of the crankshaft and the speed at which it is rotating. The sensor then transmits this data to the vehicle’s computer to help control fuel injection and ignition timing. But if it were to fail, you might experience problems … Read more
To start the engine and drive your vehicle, you need to crank it first. This requires the assistance of the ignition system and starter motor. However, they will need their own electrical current before they can begin to function. This is where the battery comes into play. The function of the battery is to create … Read more
Almost every newer vehicle on the road today has power windows. The benefit of having power windows is that you can lower and raise any door window in your vehicle with just the push of a button or switch. This is certainly more convenient than the traditional manual windows which required you to crank the … Read more
There is no worse feeling than trying to start your car and finding out that it won’t turn over. When a car does not “turn over,” it means that the starter motor is not able to crank in order for the engine to turn over. As a result, you will turn the key in the … Read more
The main function of a car battery is to help start the engine. After that, the alternator takes over by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy for all the vehicle’s electrical components. But the car battery needs to be functional or else this entire process doesn’t even start. A car battery should last for a … Read more
Oil is what lubricates the parts and components of a vehicle’s engine. That way, there is less friction inside of the engine. The hardest part is figuring out the amount of oil passing through the engine. This is where the oil pressure sensor comes in handy because it can detect when there is low oil … Read more
Few car problems are as frustrating than getting in your car in the morning, turning the key in the ignition (or pushing the Start button), and having nothing happen. The starter is what brings your engine to life, but, like other components, it can fail. Keep reading to learn the signs of starter motor failure … Read more