Summary – Car reprogramming: definition – The advantages of a car reprogramming – Car reprogramming: the steps to follow After buying a car, you may want to optimize its capabilities. Choosing to reprogram your vehicle means ensuring…
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Motor Indicator Warning Light Is on: Don’t Panic!
Summary – Motor light: Description and role – Switching off the motor indicator light – Conclusions on the motor indicator light For any good technician, the diagnostic approach consists of questioning the customer to find clues. One…
A Complete Guide to Wheel Alignment (Part 2)
A Complete Guide to Wheel Alignment (Part 2) This post is a continuation of Part 1 on A Complete Guide to Wheel Alignment. Lately, we have gone through 1. Car Alignment: Open or Pinched 2. Wheel Alignment Adjustments and Constraints 2.1…
A Complete Guide to Wheel Alignment (Part 1)
Summary: 1. Car Alignment: Open or Pinched 2. Wheel Alignment Adjustments and Constraints 2.1 Front Wheel Alignment 2.2 Rear Wheels: Consequences of Parallelism 2.3 Difference Between Traction and Propulsion 3. Car Alignment: A Notion of Compromise 4. Causes of the…
What Is Torque Tightening
Putting a wheel on a car is a common operation, but essential for passenger safety. To ensure proper assembly, each bolt must be screwed in with a specific torque amount, known as the “Torque Tightening.” We’ll go through the details…
How to Change Your Brake Fluid
Brake fluid is an essential part of a vehicle braking system. When the brake pedal is pressed, it creates pressure in the brake lines to help reduce speed or stop a car. Like for any other components of a vehicle,…
Understanding Auto Parts
Summary Powertrain: engine characteristics Difference between internal combustion engine and electric motor Car transmission: types of gearboxes Brake components Vehicle steering: power assisted, electric, hydraulic… Undercarriage: suspension elements The automobile is present at every second in our lives, but is…
How to Solve a Power Steering Problem
Summary – Symptoms of power steering problems – Causes and Consequences of a Power Steering Problem – How to solve a power steering problem? Power steering problems are easily detected. If manoeuvres suddenly require more effort from the driver or…
Is It Worth Buying an Auto Diagnostic Kit
Summary – Self diagnostic suitcase: what is it? – Auto Diagnostic Case: How to use it – Why use a self diagnostic case? – Where can you find an automotive diagnostic service provider? Electronics is an increasingly important component in…
Car Repairs: How to Fix a Clogged Catalytic Converter
Contents Focus on the causes of a clogged catalytic converter Step 1: Identify symptoms of a clogged catalytic converter Step 2: Proceed with temporary troubleshooting Step 3: Replace the catalytic converter A car’s catalytic converter is designed to cover a…