Talking About Automotive Electrical Systems
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Talking About Automotive Electrical Systems

Hello, I am Terry. Welcome to my website exploring automotive electrical systems. The modern vehicle is filled with electronics that run the integral components and ensure passenger comfort, safety and satisfaction. The electronics are all operated by the onboard computer in some way or another. Each system may include a multitude of sensors that talk to the computer several times a second. These interconnected systems keep your vehicle running efficiently. The systems can also alert you to a developing problem. Please feel free to use the information on my site to better understand your own vehicle’s electrical systems and identify problems before it's too late.

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Talking About Automotive Electrical Systems

  • Prepare For Parts Pulling The Safe Way

    16 September 2016

    Heading to a junkyard for spare parts is an affordable way for a car-savvy or mechanically-minded person to fix their car. Many junkyards offer pick-and-pull services and include a database of the vehicles and any already removed parts if you call, but you need to go prepared. To avoid being one of the many junkyard explorers trying to force every proprietary bolt loose with a flat head screwdriver and a hammer, read these tips for a successful junkyard escapade.

  • 3 Auto Repairs And Maintenance Chores To Prepare Your Car For A Cold Winter

    15 September 2016

    Now that fall is here, routines are getting back to normal, and you may be taking care of maintenance tasks around your home. There are also some maintenance tasks that you will want to do for your car before the temperatures get too cold.  Doing things like investing in a winter car emergency kit, changing the fluids in the car and checking the tires and brakes can help you to prepare your car for the cold.

  • Repair the Driver's Side Door on Your Car if It Was Keyed

    14 September 2016

    If the driver's side door on your car was keyed when you parked your automobile in a public location, remove visible scratches from the door's surface. Afterwards, clean the door with automotive detergent and apply touch-up primer, paint, and clear compound to the repaired areas. Once you have completed the project, your car's body will have a uniform appearance. Materials Emery cloth Automotive detergent Bucket of warm water Soft-bristled scrub brush Bottle of touch-up primer Bottle of touch-up paint Clear compound (for use on automobiles) Chamois cloth Lightly Sand the Scratched Areas

  • 3 BIG Reasons Every Driver Needs A Few Gallons Of Water In Their Trunk Through The Summer

    12 September 2016

    You may have heard it before, but keeping an ample supply of water in your car could be one of the wisest decisions you ever make as a driver. Before you take off on any trip that is expected to take you beyond just a few miles from your home, it is best to have a a few gallons of water tucked away in the trunk. Here are three of the biggest reasons why having water on hand could make all the difference when you are relying on a car or truck to take you where you need to go.

  • Sneaky Causes For A Cracked Windshield Every Vehicle Owner Should Know

    9 September 2016

    It is a common misconception that if you discover your windshield is cracked, you will probably know how it happened. Whether it is from some sort of falling debris or a flying pebble, these kinds of causes are indeed easy to point out. However, in some cases, a car windshield will crack and you may have no idea at all why the damage happened. If the glass of your windshield comes up damaged and you are at a loss when it comes to determining the cause, you should know that there are some pretty sneaky reasons this can happen.