There is probably nothing more annoying than a car alarm that does not stop. The constant and repetitive shrill is enough to make your ears bleed. The job of a car alarm is to protect your car, but why does it sometimes go off continually and is there anything you can do to stop it? […]
So, you reset your cars ECU. You may have done this intentionally, or you may have done this on an accident. Well, now it has to relearn all the different things it knows. This relearning process takes time just like it takes us, humans, time to learn. How long does it take the ECU to […]
We often take for granted all of the behind the scenes and under the hood technology that our cars use today. There have been many advancements in automotive technology, and they keep our cars running. One of those advancements is the addition of variable valve timing. This feature is very helpful when it comes to […]
Wearing a seat belt is non-negotiable. It has been proven beyond a doubt that wearing a seat belt can and will save your life in the event of an accident. In fact, there are even regulations as to what weight and height children need to be to be able to sit in certain seats. All […]
Most larger vehicles these days have mirrors that can fold in. These are pretty common on SUVs and trucks from many different brands. The main reason for this is that by being able to fold the mirrors in, it can help you get into tighter spaces. For some, their garage wasn’t made for a big […]
You’ve probably asked yourself “what transfer case do I have”? If you have no idea what a transfer case is, you’re not alone. In this article, you’ll learn about what a transfer case is, what purpose it serves, and be able to know which transfer case you have. The type of transfer case will depend […]
Your engine coolant is a very important fluid in your vehicle. That is because it pumps throughout the entire engine system and helps keeps things cool. It does this by absorbing heat off of your engines parts as it passes by. Then after the coolant has passed all the engine parts and picked up heat […]
The mass airflow sensor is a key sensor in your car. Your car has a lot of sensors, and this is just one that helps your car run properly. That brings up the question of can your car run without the mass air flow sensor? In this article, we will look at what happens when […]
Most cars are either front wheel or rear wheel drive, but some larger vehicles such as SUVs and Trucks are a four-wheel drive or can switch between two and four-wheel drive. The switching between what style of driving your vehicle is is controlled by the transfer case control module. Sometimes this module stops working properly […]
Your vehicle has a lot of different sensors, and one of those sensors is the crankshaft position sensor. Another name for that sensor is the ESS or engine speed sensor. This sensor plays a vital role in how well your car runs. Most people though aren’t even aware of this sensor, and most don’t know […]