Electrical

A blown fuse is a good thing; the fuse is doing its job – it’s blowing and protecting your circuit from heat and possible fire damage. But pinpointing the short …

I love fault finding; it’s sort of like a who-done-it. When working on auto electrical systems, it helps enormously if you have some understanding of what’s going on. It’s not …

A car fuse that keeps blowing is a royal pain in the ass, but we can’t blame the fuse. It’s doing its job, breaking the circuit protects expensive circuit components …

Plugging in your scanner and finding it doesn’t work is slightly alarming; some of these tools are expensive. But don’t panic; we’ll get this figured out. This has happened to …

A winking headlight is a real pain, but the good news is it’s usually a really easy problem to solve. You’re in the right place; this post will cover all …

Squeaks and rattles inside a car drive me wild; I’ve got to find them. On a trip down the country last year, my car developed a clicking noise behind the …

Flashing lights on the dashboard when the key is turned off can be alarming, but no need to panic. While it looks strange, it is a common issue. You’re in …

Without effective brake lights, you can quickly find yourself in a rear-end collision, and a possible law enforcement prosecution. So you are right, this problem is a priority and luckily, …

A car wiring diagram can look intimidating, but once you understand a few basics, you’ll see they’re actually very simple. A car wiring diagram is a map. To read it, …

Trying to light a cigarette or charge a phone and the power goes out – It’s more than a little irritating; it’s really annoying! Five causes of a faulty car …