Auto Repair

If you're like me, you don't think of what can go wrong with your car until it happens. Jump-starting a car is important to learn, especially if the person helping you doesn't know which cables go...

Jump starting a car with a dead battery is a trouble-free procedure, but safety precautions must be followed when dealing with electrical current and an engine component containing battery acid.

The Mercedes-Benz C230 is one of the trims of the automaker's compact sedan C-Class series. It made its debut in 1997 and was produced as the sports-oriented coupe (Kompressor) in 1999 and 2000....

Grounding is a fundamental safety feature in any electrical circuit, but establishing a good ground in a car battery is vital because their lead-acid design is tailor-made to deliver a huge jolt...

The Volvo V70 uses a standard ignition switch and cylinder assembly. When the ignition switch fails, you will be able to turn the key but the car won't start. You won't hear any clicking sound...

Was there ever a time when you really wanted to find out if your car alternator was actually producing electricity or not? Your car does not hold electrical charge or it simply won't charge the...

The most commonly encountered type of battery corrosion is in car battery connectors, but connector corrosion caused by leaking alkaline batteries in household electronic devices is not unusual...

Ford cars and light trucks use a small electrical motor connected to the flexplate or flywheel to rotate the crankshaft and pistons when the engine is starting. The starter motor places a heavy...

The Chevy Lumina was introduced by General Motors in 1990 and ran until 2001. This model had two different on-board diagnostic systems. Prior to 1996, OBD (on-board diagnostics) was integrated to...

The electrical system on a Toyota can be checked using a voltmeter. All Toyotas use a simple "power and ground" system -- meaning that there are two, and only two, leads in all of the electrical...

Replacing the fan motor assembly on your Honda Civic is much easier and faster if you follow the proper procedure. And you do not have to remove the front of your Civic, even if you need extra...

The drive belt operates several components in your Dodge Durango's engine, and the engine can't run without it. While cracks in the drive belts are fairly common, some can be a problem--in...

The Skoda Fabia car is a vehicle manufactured by Czech automaker Skoda Auto. The car was introduced in 1999. Unlike many automobiles, the battery on the Fabia uses a lower or bottom-battery mount...

Troubleshooting the SV 1000 motorcycle battery requires the use of a voltmeter. A voltmeter is a device used to measure electric current. Most batteries used on vehicles (including motorcycles)...

Car battery connectors can eventually corrode and rust to the point of crumbling. Corroded battery clamps give a bad connection to the battery post, which can prevent the car from starting even if...

Rust and corrosion build up on the terminals of a battery. This is largely due to the acid inside the battery and the charge it generates as a result of the chemical reaction in the cells. This...

For most automobile users, the ignition key turns and the engine starts---that's all they care to know about it. Underneath that simple action, the solenoid unit is actually a complicated...

The solenoid on your 1996 Ford Mustang engages the drive gear of the starter motor to the flywheel. The solenoid's internal contacts may burn out, the windings may break or short out, or the...

If you have an old car that has any type of Point Distributor you will at some time have to deal with adjusting the points. This can be one of the most frustrating and time consuming things you...

The Ford Taurus is one of the most popular mid-size sedans manufactured in the United States. The Taurus rose in popularity due to its spacious seating capacity, comfortable interiors and smooth...

Replacing a battery on an automobile is a relatively easy task as most car repairs go. This 2007 Grand Prix is harder than most because of the cars design. This car is loaded with electrical...

An impact driver isn't absolutely essential but if you want to work on cars quickly and efficiently, it is a necessity. It becomes even more of a necessity when you work at an automotive repair...

Replacing starter wires becomes necessary when wires become corroded over time and do not carry enough electricity to turn the starter over and start the car. The wire harness is relatively...

You get in your car and attempt to start it, but something's not right. It's either not doing anything or it's cranking but not turning over. Many things could be causing this. It could be as...

Even for the least initiated among us, the car battery presents little mystery when compared with the rest of the automotive repair world. A dead battery can usually be recharged with a jump from...

This is a very simple process and will save you time and money having to avoid the costly process of elimination routine. follow my simple steps, anyone can do this.

The starter on a Karman Ghia Volkswagen turns the flywheel to get the crankshaft and pistons turning. When the starter dies, the engine on the Ghia will not turn over. Troubleshooting the starter...

Troubleshooting a 12-volt battery charger is relatively easy. But you'll need a voltmeter to troubleshoot most chargers. Since the charger is responsible for charging your vehicle's battery, you...

Nobody likes it when they are getting in their car, ready to go, turn the key, and all of a sudden the car won't start. You turn the key again, and once again, the car remains silent and you begin...

The ABS trouble codes on a VW can be erased by cutting power to the ECU. The easiest way to do this is by disconnecting the battery. While the codes will be erased, if there is a legitimate...

The engine code light on a 2000 Chevy Venture may illuminate if there is a system problem. However, once the problem has been fixed, you'll need to know how to reset the code light. Fortunately,...

The ampere (amp) is the standard unit of measure for electrical current. A standard 12-volt car battery may produce 600 amps or more, especially those designed for extremely cold weather. An...

Alternators for the Isuzu Trooper are manufactured in different amperages, so the alternator should be checked for this when replacing. The most common reason to replace alternators on a Trooper...

The alternator on a Ford Taurus powers the electrical components on the car. Over time, this electrical generator may die. The most common symptom of a dying or dead alternator is the battery...

Using two six-volt batteries in place of a 12-volt battery might be an option in some situations. How well it works depends partly on the wires used and the amount of current to be drawn from the...

If the ignition switch on your car has gone bad, the repair can be expensive and time-consuming. Hiring a mechanic to repair the problem will easily cost you more than $100. Even if you do the...

A Ford starter motor only receives electrical current when the ignition key is turned fully to the right, as the starter is only necessary to start the vehicle. Between the battery and the starter...

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup endured 23 years of production in the United States. Although a few different generational designs occurred as the truck matured, one of the mainstay features of this...

The Honda Accord is one of the best selling cars in America. The 1998 model of the Honda Accord was available with either a 2.3L four-cylinder engine or a 3.0L V6 engine. This tutorial is...

Alternators are essential to automobile function. They are small generators that keep the battery charged and which power the spark plugs and other electrical accessories of the vehicle. These...

The device you use with the ignition key in your Ford F250 pickup truck is comprised of two main parts: The ignition switch and the lock cylinder. If either of these these parts is faulty, it...

In this article you will learn how to check an electric golf cart for bad or weak batteries. This test will work on either battery configuration(36v, 48v,).

An Isuzu Bighorn alternator should always be tested with a fully charged and inspected battery. A partially charged battery or one with a bad or shorted cell will cause false readings on the...

The Black & Decker Smart Battery Charger is an electric battery charger that plugs into a power outlet and charges your automobile battery. The Smart Battery Charger has three different charge...

The alternator in a Hyundai XG350 is a generator that powers all of the electrical equipment in the car. The alternator uses a rotor, copper wire and brushes to create an electrical charge. This...

The 2003 Chrysler Sebring uses an alternator to charge the battery. In addition, the alternator also powers the electrical devices. The alternator is a type of generator that uses a rotor, steel...

Are your Intake manifold Runners Controls stuck shut/closed? Getting a code 1515, 1516, 1517 etc? After reading this atricle you will be able to easily zip tie your IMRCs open

Your car's battery will provide you with at least three, four, even five years or more of dependable service, supplying the juice your car needs to get going. Ranging in price from about $60 to...

The Chevrolet S10 pickup truck series was manufactured with a 12-volt alternating generator system coupled to a single battery. The standard 105-amp alternator can provide sufficient electricity...

Making sure your car battery is charging properly is very important. If your vehicle's battery is not charging properly, you could find yourself stranded in the middle of nowhere when the battery...