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Your car has driven a total of 12,000 miles, you can smell exhaust and pollution in the passenger cabin, your A/C is not as cool, and you can hear the fan blowi... More
If you're planning on installing a high-power accessory to your car (such as large speakers or search lights), you also need to get an Accessory Relay. A relay... More
The proper operation of your car's air conditioning system depends on several factors, and one of them is a functional A/C Clutch Relay. If you didn't know, you... More
The AC Delco A/C Fan Relay is not a foot race which includes the passing of batons between opposing teams of AC Delco fans. It's actually an electrical switch t... More
When you have kids, you know how it's always playtime with them. Wherever they are, it's a playground for them. And when they sit on the front seat, your dashbo... More
Your vehicle's air conditioning system must have taken a page from the Three Musketeers' guide book, because when one minor a/c unit fails, it takes the rest of... More
Just like you, your vehicle needs clean air to function properly. But with pollution being one of the most prevalent environmental issues at present, feeding yo... More
Exhaust emissions are dangerous. When left untreated by the catalytic converter and the air pump, hours of exposure to these gases can land you in the hospital,... More
No vehicle is absolutely, 100 percent safe from auto theft. If we were to go by the film "Gone in 60 Seconds", then you'd see how easy it is for pros... More
The best way to protect your vehicle from auto theft is by investing in a reliable alarm system. If you're driving a relatively new ride, then chances are, you... More
What's cool? A high performance vehicle that's capable of taking you from point A to point B in record speed! But what's not cool is when your ride breaks down... More
Planning on doing some traveling this coming winter? Well, you better have your auxiliary heater ready, otherwise you're going to be freezing your bottom off ea... More
Each time you back-up, keep in mind that just because you don't see anything behind your car, it doesn't mean that there's nothing there. Children and motorists... More
Not all of your vehicle's lights are there to guide your way at night or during poor visibility conditions. Some of your car's lamps are signal lights indicatin... More
Running late for an important meeting, you frantically make your way to your car, hoping you can beat the traffic somehow. But when you turn your key in the ign... More
During the times when it's freezing outdoors and you're warm and comfortable inside your vehicle, or those sweltering summer days when you're off to the beach b... More
Is your current heater blower motor giving you the cold shoulder? Does it fail to respond each time you activate your vehicle's heating system? While the actual... More
Driving down a long straight in breakneck speeds, your mobile phone rings. You turn away from the road to reject the call—a steady hand on the steering wheel; f... More
When stuck in traffic and you can't see beyond the vehicle in front of you, how do you know when it's time to shift from gas to brakes and back again? Simple: Y... More
Precision engine operation means the difference between rough engine performance and the right engine response to varying road conditions. Naturally, every sing... More
Notice how vehicles with manual transmission systems won't start unless you depress on the clutch before shifting gears? While some drivers may view this proces... More
Whether you're customizing your vehicle or just trying to add more light to your cabin, it definitely pays to invest in a great, add-on courtesy light. This typ... More
Is your engine becoming too hot to handle? Are you tired of dealing with chronic engine overheating? If your ride is prone to overheating, or if you notice smok... More
To generate power for your vehicle, your engine requires an electric boost to start and warm up. But it's not enough to send a wave of electricity to your engin... More
When your engine farts, it's called a blow-by. It happens when unburned fuel and exhaust gases enter your engine's crankcase. Blow-bys cause bad air to mix with... More
Believe it or not, your car's cruise control is actually meant to help out your feet. Instead of having to mix the clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals on a lo... More
Most drivers are more focused on the road than on what's displayed on their dash. True, you always have to know what lies outside your car, but it's equally imp... More
Is your dash display too bright? Or is it flashing too dim? If you don't have a working dash light rheostat, then chances are your dash display would look like... More
As a safety precaution, daytime running lights (DRLs) are installed in most vehicles today. These lights are designed to increase your car's visibility while dr... More
Mist, haze, fog, smog, or whatever you call them—getting your rear window coated by any of these will surely affect how you see the traffic behind you. Good thi... More
You really can't back that car up through a parking lot if you can't see through your rear window. Once that rear window gets fogged up, there's no telling what... More
Your car's dimmer switch controls the brightness of your headlights. So instead of having blinding headlights that are going to annoy the drivers in front of yo... More
Your headlights are dazzling. In fact they dazzle so much that they're starting to blind other drivers and motorists surrounding your car. It's true that headli... More
It is in a very rare circumstance that your car's diode plate would fail. It only happens when you (or someone) crosses your jumper cables together while jump-s... More
For your engine to generate power through the fuel combustion process, it requires your spark plugs to give the electrical spark that will ignite the compressed... More
When it comes to your distributor, timing is the key to efficient power distribution. As your distributor rotor rotates, it has to demonstrate precision and acc... More
Your distributor gear is the component that's responsible for your distributor rotor's movement. Without it, your spark plugs won't be able to ignite the fuel-a... More
Your car's distributor is a very important piece of machinery. It's the component that activates your spark plugs so your engine could combust fuel. Without it,... More
To burn fuel, all you need is a single spark. On the other hand, to burn fuel efficiently, you're going to need a very well-timed spark. You see, for your engin... More
It moves like a quick spinning electro-magnetic top. It whirls and whirls, delivering electric current to everything that it touches. No, it's not a weapon for... More
Sometimes something goes wrong with your car—it "thinks" that you door is still open, even when it's firmly shut. It occurs when you shut your car doo... More
A smile is the key that fits the lock of everybody's heart—unfortunately it won't work with your auto doors. True, you can let yourself in on the lives of other... More
It's no use trying to open your car doors with your keys when you door lock cylinder isn't functioning. Try as you may to force your door open, nothing's going... More
Finding yourself locked in your car is a lot worse than locking yourself out of your vehicle. Unless you're the type of person who loves enclosed spaces, expect... More
Your power locks are so named because they need power to work. They can lock or unlock your auto doors with a simple push of a button, but require electricity t... More
Though your car's features are the result of technical and engineering wizardry, your car doesn't operate with magic. You can't say, "Abracadabra" and... More
No matter how sophisticated technology can get, one can't forget the basics. And what can be more basic than an off and on switch? For your car's climate contro... More
If your fog lights lack a good fog light relay, expect it to malfunction. This is because the relay is the part of your ride that handles the power transfer fro... More
Testing your car's lighting system should be a regular part of your auto maintenance routine. You have to make sure that each one of your auto lights is working... More
Cars nowadays are full of features that provide convenience for motorists. One of these features is the remote fuel door release function. Instead of opening th... More
"With just a touch of a button…" You've read or heard that phrase several times before. What it refers to is the convenience of operating a device wit... More
Because most fuel pumps these days are electrical, these pumps require relays that will work constantly while the vehicle is on the go. A good fuel pump relay e... More
The words: "two becoming one" may have a romantic ring to it, but it's not as blissfully sounding when it's referring to your vehicle's dual fuel tank... More
If you experience frequent power losses from your battery, and you still have a generator in your car, it's natural to suspect that the generator is riddled wit... More
If you think you're quite the handyman and you're having issues with your car's generator, then you'll need a complete generator brush set. This is because most... More
When your battery is not charging as it should, and your vehicle is using a generator, there are some simple steps you can follow to determine the source of you... More
Your car's generator produces the electricity needed by your car through motion, electromagnets, and diodes. If your car's generator is having problems, these a... More
Your generator spins and shakes a lot. From being driven by the accessory belt to the vibrations encountered from vehicle operation, your generator gets exposed... More
Your car is a fan of AC-DC. No, not the rock and roll band; but the process of converting alternate current (AC) to direct current (DC). And this process happen... More
"This is where the magic happens." That is what you say about the generator rotor when you give a tour of your generator. This is because the rotor ha... More
When you have problems cold-starting your diesel engine, the most common culprit, aside from a dead battery and starter, is a bad glow plug. Since diesel engine... More
We're living in a push-button society. Just look at our cars. Almost everything gets done with a push of a button—which is admittedly, quite convenient. For exa... More
"Open the rear hatch window. toot." But nothing happens. Now, that just ruined your spaceship pretend game that you're playing inside your car. When y... More
You've got to like the word play involved in the word "hazard" in hazard lights. When these lights are working fine, they keep you from being a victim... More
Feeling pumped to go on your latest road trip with your closest buddies, you load your ride with luggage, and head out to the great unknown. Right in the outski... More
Remember when you were young and you were afraid to sleep alone in the dark? Trembling in fear that the boogeyman would come out of the closet and eat you up li... More
It's a given to say that your headlights need to be bright. But how brilliant are your headlight beams supposed to be? To answer this question, the brightness o... More
As far as your headlights are concerned, brighter isn't always better. There is such a thing as having headlights that are too bright. You know how annoying it... More
What goes bump in the middle of the night? Well, you won't find out unless you turn on your headlights. Yes, your headlights are some of the most important pass... More
In a study conducted by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it was discovered that almost 50 percent of all traffic-related deaths... More
Good news! According to reports from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, cases of auto theft are on the decline since 2000. The bad news is that while the numb... More
There are a few instances in life where it's perfectly acceptable for you to toot your own horn and to keep tooting it throughout the day. One of these instance... More
You're parked behind a large truck that's trying to back up. Instead of slowly reversing to give you time to react properly, the truck comes at your car in full... More
Driving your car down a long, straight highway, an inconsiderate driver suddenly parks right in the middle of the road. Unable to overtake the driver due to inc... More
Even when your car is idling, its engine still requires the right amount of fuel and air to keep it running even as your vehicle remains stationary. Your vehicl... More
Before your ignition coil could fire up your spark plugs, it needs a little help from your igniter. The igniter is the part of your car that tells your ignition... More
A couple of centuries ago, going from one city to another would've taken you at least an entire day if you're traveling by horse. Should you go on foot, then yo... More
Batman had Robin. Sherlock Holmes had Doctor Watson. Don Quixote had Sancho Panza. These are just some examples of great characters and their equally dependable... More
When you start your car in the morning, do you experience difficulties operating your engine? If idling in low speeds, do you find your car's engine speed slowi... More
"Danger! High Voltage!" That's exactly what you must be thinking each time you open your hood to inspect your electrical components. This is one of th... More
Your car requires massive amounts of power just to start the fuel combustion process. The 12 volts provided by your battery to your ignition system is nowhere n... More
Complete engine operation is impossible with poor electrical connections. Since your vehicle handles gigantic electrical loads, you can't have poor wiring and g... More
Statistics show that four out of a thousand Americans have had their cars stolen at least once. To help prevent auto theft, most of today's auto models come wit... More
Since 2001, incident reports of auto theft in the United States have been on the decline. But vehicle owners are still asked to remain cautious because carjacki... More
Before you can operate your engine, you must first activate your ignition system. Fuel combustion is the result of different processes that are triggered by you... More
Ignition malfunction? Car that won't start? Instead of focusing your full attention on locating the major ignition component that's in need of repair or replaci... More
While you may warm up your engine when you turn the key in the ignition, it is the ignition switch that actually starts the fuel combustion process. The ignitio... More
Warning: faulty ignition wires can cause your engine cylinders to misfire. That's because when your ignition wires start to falter, or they miss the right momen... More
Correct ignition timing is the key to good engine performance. Because if you can't start the fuel combustion process right, you can't expect your engine to wor... More
You can compare the fuel injection pump solenoid to the trigger of a water pistol. Similar to how the water pistol's trigger shoots pressurized water towards th... More
You can play god in your car interior by saying: "Let there be light!" and then you excitedly push the interior light switch. Despite your inherent cl... More
An expensive car key fob with buttons that do nothing—that's what your keys would be if your keyless entry system is not working. It's no better than a toy or a... More
You know that when you hear a friend or acquaintance starts saying, "Knock, knock," you know that a lame joke is already coming up. And so, it's eithe... More
Life, as they say, is the school of hard knocks. And your engine knows that well. Since the engine uses controlled explosions inside the cylinders and pistons,... More
If you're having problems with your liftgate and its components, and you determined that you have a broken liftgate window switch, we suggest you replace it wit... More
You know what makes talented chefs great? It's because they know just the right mix of ingredients. But how do these chefs know the perfect mix? Well, they have... More
It's truly nice to have electric mirrors in your car. These mirrors allow you to adjust the angle of the mirrors with just a push of a button. That's more conve... More
If you need replacement relays for your vehicle, then you're in the right place—we have several multi purpose relays available here. Since most electrical devic... More
Though switches for your car have different applications, they all function similarly. Switches are devices that open or close an electrical circuit to activate... More
There are times when—either out of haste or absentmindedness—you tend to forget to shift your gears back to its neutral position. Now, imagine starting your car... More
How do you know when to change your oil? Usually, it's after 3000 to 7500 miles, or once a year. But somehow, you don't really have that on the top of your head... More
Oil keeps your engine parts well-lubricated to keep heat, friction as well as wear-and-tear at bay. This is why your car's oil needs to be free from dirt and pa... More
The oil pressure gauge tells you how much oil pressure there is in your engine. But how does this gauge know the state of your engine oil levels? This is throug... More
If fuel makes your car run, it's oil that keeps it running. Without sufficient oil in the engine, your car is gone before it even reaches 10 kilometers. That's... More
You have oil pressure gauges and warning lights in your dash to inform you when your car is running low on oil. But they wouldn't activate without the correspon... More
Engine temperature always needs to be at the proper operating levels to ensure efficiency and prevent damage to the engine. That's why you have several sensors... More
One safety feature of your car is the parking brake light. This light turns on when the vehicle is active and you have the parking brake engaged. It's similar t... More
Even when your car is parked, it's still prone to hazards. Especially in poor-lit areas, your car needs to have enough visibility to inform other motorists of y... More
Ignition timing is essential to get engine and fuel efficiency. In vehicles with distributors, you have a lot of parts that work together to make that possible.... More
Your distributor uses a set of points to transfer electricity to the spark plugs in each engine cylinder. These points are where voltage from the coil is transf... More
Your radio works but you can't get your favorite station. All you get is the sound of static similar to two pieces of Styrofoam being rubbed together. And when... More
Cars nowadays are full of features that make for a more comfortable ride. One of them is the power seat. Power seats are seats that can be adjusted with just a... More
You can call it the brains of your car radio, your car's radio control module, that is. It is the device which has all the switches and controls from which you... More
If you really love your car radio, you can't help but use it. And to use it, you have to press its buttons and switches a lot. And once you do, it won't be stra... More
Feeling frustrated over a rear hatch that refuses to open? You've been pushing the button which activates your rear hatch assembly, but for some weird reason th... More
One of the best things about owning a new hatchback is that it lets you open your rear hatch with a push of a button. Unlike older vehicle models that require y... More
Still struggling to open your rear hatch window? No matter how many times you press your rear hatch window release button to get its motor running, you can expe... More
Your vehicle's rear window release switch is one of the reasons why you can truly say: "Thank God for good technology!" With a properly-working rear w... More
It's hard to feel comfortable during long road trips through rough terrains. It's a good thing your car's power seats are well-equipped to be adjusted to make y... More
Before fuel combustion can take place, your vehicle's spark plugs must first ignite the compressed aerosol-gasoline mixture found in your car's engine cylinders... More
What's the use of potential if you're unable to turn it into the actual? In the same way that a potentially powerful engine is useless without an equally reliab... More
There are some automotive issues that you can simply brush away for now, and address later—like a broken window switch, a busted speaker system, and a cracked-u... More
Is your ignition a slow starter? Does it take you one too many tries just to get your car going each time you start your ride? When you turn your key in the ign... More
Car won't start? Before you start cursing your engine for being so unreliable, take a moment to consider that the engine may not be the part of your car that's... More
It's that time of the year once more where road trips can be awfully tempting. You pile your luggage inside your car, excited about your latest road trip. Every... More
Start this season right by making sure each and every single part of your car is in tiptop shape. That's the best way to avoid auto breakdowns and the expenses... More
Having a car that won't start is definitely not the best way to start your day. While there may be a number of reasons behind absolute auto failure, including i... More
If starting your vehicle feels more like a struggle than an easy turn of the key, then your car definitely has some starter issues. The starter is the part of y... More
Vehicle operation begins with activating your car's starter. The starter assembly is the part of your vehicle that's responsible for turning your engine over se... More
Your starter is the root of your car's ignition process. Once you turn that key, your starter causes the engine's crankshaft to turn—thus starting the engine. H... More
Before your car goes anywhere, it has to be able to properly start first. Once you turn that key in the ignition, electric current flows from your car's battery... More
In order for your starter motor to rotate your engine's crankshaft, it needs hundreds of amps of electricity. After all, your starter motor is the first compone... More
The first thing you do after hopping into your driver's seat is to put that car key into the ignition and hope that your vehicle would start. Once you turn that... More
Turning your car is pretty much simple. You steer the wheel to the left, and your car goes the same way. Steer the other way and your car would soon follow. The... More
It's hard to live a life without a sense of protection and security. Not only will you feel lonely and anxious, you'd end up feeling uncomfortable everyday. The... More
While you're driving, it's easy for you to know if your car is headed for a steady halt. After all, you're the one who's applying pressure to the brakes. Howeve... More
A sunroof is of no use if you can't activate it. If you can't open it, then the price you paid for adding such luxury to your vehicle would be naught. On the ot... More
Convenience is the main reason why cars were created. And since we've been using cars for over a century now, science has added even more upgrades for driver co... More
It's amazing how many people drive while oblivious that their trunk or tailgate is still open. The sad part is, you'd only know that your tailgate is unlatched... More
Your torque converter clutch is an automotive masterpiece. In cars with automatic transmission, the TCC helps a car's engine to continually spin while the car i... More
Your car's torque converter clutch keeps your engine from stalling whenever you're car is parked. If your car has automatic transmission, the TCC keeps your eng... More
It's known by many names: Triptronic, Shiftronic, Steptronic, CommandShift, Touchshift as well as Sequential Sports Shift. Yet despite its many names, it gives... More
Your car's turn signal is one of the most underutilized components of your car. Despite the ease of letting other drivers behind you know that you're going to t... More
When it goes up, you turn right. Once it goes down, you turn left. Your turn signal is definitely the best courtesy call for the drivers behind you. Your turn s... More
As fuel and air enter your engine's cylinders, exact fuel ignition must occur so as to provide optimum combustion as well as power to your car. This precise ign... More
To keep your engine running, you need the right mix of fuel and air. To keep your car's electrical system running, you need both your battery and alternator. Yo... More
If you've got power windows, then that means you're experiencing one of the most underappreciated conveniences there is in automobile technology. With just a pr... More
You take your date out for a ride and she asks you softly, if you could roll down your windows so she could catch a cool breeze. However, instead of smoothly fl... More
Not being able to open or close your windows may not seem like a major auto problem, but it does have its drawbacks. For example, you'd have a hard time orderin... More
Sometimes, while driving, you just want to give your windshield a quick clean. After all, you don't want your field of vision to get obstructed by bird poo and... More
A quick splash of washing liquid is all it takes for that pesky dead insect to be swept off of your windshield. After all, who doesn't want a windshield that's... More
It's nine pm, you're driving home and the storm is pounding on your car's roof. In this type of situation, there are two things working against you: the weather... More
One main reason why wipers are installed in your car is because of a bicycle. Back in 1917, a cyclist was hit by a National Roadster. Shaken by what happened, t... More
Is your car a slow-starter? When you turn your key in the ignition, do you hear a soft, purring sound rather than the loud roar of a powerful engine? If it's ye... More
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