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Your car should receive a tune-up (often referred to as a "major service") every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. During this tune-up your car will receive some new parts that...
Changing out an "on Plug" Ignition Coil is moderate to moderately easy if you have basic mechanic skills and a few simple tools (and it can save you hundreds of $'s). Changing out a...
Did you buy a keyless remote entry fob for your Honda and need to program it? Did your battery die on your old remote and you need to reset it? No problem. It's easy to reprogram, and you don't...
Hot-wiring a car is generally done as an illegal activity. However, there are times when there is a legitimate need to start your vehicle without turning the key—maybe your ignition lock tumbler...
Have a Saturn? Car key won't go into the ignition? You're not alone! Before you take it into the shop and start spending hundreds on diagnostics and replacement parts (some of which may be...
This weHow is for older cars with distributor ignitition. More recent cars with electromagnetic ignition requires CPU upgrade to advance the timing (IOW, not free.) Most cars come from the...
It's a terrible feeling to get in your car and discover you have a dead battery. Jumping a car can be intimidating but it's easy an relatively safe as long as you are careful!
This common situation arises when the steering-lock mechanism binds, usually because the wheels are jammed against the curb.
Learn how to program your Nissan Remote without going to the dealer. This simple procedure takes less than 5 minutes and will cost you nothing.
Ignition timing has come a long way over the years, from primitive distributors with a separate coil, to HEI ignition to Coil Packs. Ignition timing is set at the factory now on most newer...
If you can build one, a jet engine is an exciting and magnificent examples of your mechanical prowess and grasp of the higher sciences. Become the envy of everyone on your block. Zip down straight...
Golf carts can run on gas, electricity or solar energy. Gas-powered golf carts use a similar kind of gasoline that people use on cars, while electric-powered golf carts make use of electricity to...
Auto theft is an ongoing concern in today’s society. According to the Insurance Information Institute a vehicle is stolen every 28.8 seconds. Read below for tips and tricks on how to safeguard...
A car alarm that won't stop can be a frustrating thing for a car owner and anyone within earshot of the alarm. Turning the alarm off without your remote may not be as easy as using the remote, but...
The ignition module is responsible for turning the ignition coil on and off and controlling the duration of current flow through the primary winding of the ignition coil. This allows the spark...
If you wait too long after your key fob battery dies, you will have to reprogram it. You will know if your key needs reprogramming if you replace the battery and the key does not unlock/lock the...
Sometimes it is better to clean your spark plugs than replace them. For myself, I have expensive racing spark plugs with platinum tips, so I'm not going to buy new ones every time they get dirty....
More states are beginning to require in car breathalizers for people convicted of multiple DUI or DWIs. Missouri has recently passed such a mandatory requirement for second offenders. However,...
The purchase of an SUV is an investment, and you will want to do everything you can to protect that investment and keep it safe. In general, SUVs draw more attention than smaller, more...
Stuntman: Ignition is a stunt driving simulation video game in which you must complete stunts according to your stunt coordinator and director's commands. Here is what you must know to play...
Nothing ruins a day more than turning the key in your car's ignition only to hear a clicking, whining or grinding noise you don't recognize. If the lights work and everything else seems in order,...
The keyless entry option has become almost standard in many vehicles, including the Chevy Silverado. Occasionally, Silverado owners might find themselves with a remote the manufacturer forgot to...
Learn tips on what to do in case of an car lockout when you have an ignition key with a chip; find out from our expert locksmith in this free auto emergency locksmith-training video.
Troubleshooting a car that doesn't start is the way to get to the root cause of the problem. You don't have to be a professional mechanic to successfully troubleshoot a vehicle and do your own car...
Mark or label your ignition, or spark plug wires with a piece of tape so you'll know the order in which to replace them; learn how in this free auto-repair video.
Reinstall the ignition wires, or spark plugs, after you've replaced the valve covers, making sure they're returned to their original place; learn how in this free auto-repair video.
(NOTE, THIS IS FOR FORD, MERCURY AND LINCOLN VEHICLES FROM 2001 TO THE PRESENT) Lose your spare key or just want a third just in case? There's an easy way to program that extra key in...
Changing the spark plugs on your Mercury is easier than you think. Like many newer cars born in the new millennium, they use a DIS or Distributorless Ignition System, with a COP or Coil On Plug...
The discontinued Mercury Villager never had a distributorless ignition system, so you are more free to test more components if an ignition problem arises. There can be different ways to do it,...
The service options you can perform on your Camry's ignition system depends on the model year. While you can't adjust the ignition timing on a distributorless ignition system, you can test the...
The components of the distributor ignition system on a Mercury Villager vary depending on the year of the model. In 1993 to 1998 models, the distributor houses the spark plug and coil wires....
If your Nissan Pathfinder's ignition system has any problems, take into account first how old the truck is. An expert should handle troubleshooting on newer trucks with a distributorless system....
A car alarm can discourage a thief from stealing a car--but so can a fake car alarm, if the thief thinks it is real. More often than not, the flashing light indicative of a car alarm moves a thief...
Setting the ignition timing on an engine is important because if you don't have it set right the engine won't run or will run poorly.
If you find, especially in cold weather, that your battery will not provide enough current to start your car right away, it may not be faulty or dead. I learned a helpful trick from a mechanic,...
When your car is not firing and you can not get it to start you may have a bad ignition module. This is not a hard fix. I managed to do it myself on my 1990 Buick Riviera.
Available as an after-market option on newer automobiles of various makes and models, keyless remotes allow entry, starting, locking and unlocking of your car without a key. Sometimes sold synced...
A furnace is rarely used over the warm summer. Most of us don't bother to inspect our furnaces until the first sudden cold day of winter, when it is too late to do major furnace repairs. One...
The ignition lock cylinder is the device you turn the ignition key in. If you change an ignition cylinder, you will be changing the ignition key as well because every cylinder requires its own...
There are many things that can cause a car to stall while driving it. An engine is made up of many parts, and many of those parts are either governed by a computer or provide input to the computer...
Programming a keyless remote for a Hyundai Santa Fe is a process that might cost you around $35 at a dealership or an auto repair store. To save your money and complete the programming yourself...
With any Jeep automobile manufactured since the late 1990s, a keyless entry remote has come standard. These remotes allow for easy access to the car, locking and unlocking features, trunk opening,...
A security killswitch is supposed to help you prevent a car thief from stealing your car. It’s a good idea to have one so your car doesn’t get stolen. So let’s get started, just follow the steps...
As cars get older, ignition key lock cylinders sometimes wear to the point that the key will no longer turn to start the car. If it is no longer covered by a warranty, replacing the ignition lock...
Many modern car alarms are sophisticated components that tie into the vehicle's ECU (main computer) as well as the ignition system. While cheap, no-name, generic or off-brand alarm systems may...
Engine problem diagnosis can be difficult on a Chevrolet Cavalier, especially on later models with fuel-injected engines. The fuel, electrical, ignition and intake systems must all work together...
Generally, the average car battery life is between three and five years. Many variables, however, can make the difference between replacing your car battery at three years, and replacing it at...
Motorcycles are an obsession that very few understand, but if you are one of those who actually own or ride one, you know the feverish joy you can get from the machine even when doing the most...
An ignition interlock license (IIL) is now available in Washington state for drivers who have suspended or revoked licenses due to an alcohol related DUI or Physical Control. The ignition...
The ignition switch is the component on all vehicles that is usually mounted on the right side of the steering column where you insert the ignition key. Removing an ignition switch on many...
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