The electrical system that is on a car plays a large role in ensuring that everything is running efficiently. There are a number of different things in a car that will require a...
The job of the electronic spark control is to control the engine timing. This part can also be called the "knock sensor", as it monitors any unusual knocking, or vibration that...
Your vehicle depends on electricity in order to run, and this electricity can be traced back to the spark plugs which create a spark to ignite the fuel. It’s a whole...
So much of your vehicle relies on electronic components nowadays. They all work in conjunction with one another, so that means when one fails a domino effect takes place, and they...
With all of the danger on the roadways, finding a way to keep yourself and your car safe should be a concern. A car has a variety of different mechanisms that are...
The ignition switch is a darned good place to start. A 1995 car should be pretty straightforward electrically. There may be one or two power relays that could be suspect. The only way to tell for sure is a point...
I would recommend you do a careful check of all the lights on the car to be sure that these aren't the only ones that are out. It's possible that these things are all on a single circuit and you...
You could be right about a fuse, or it could go deeper. There are two circuits for the console lights, one makes them go dimmer when you turn on the headlights. That's why things change when the headlights are on....
If you are very lucky, you may just need a battery. When you cross the jumper cables, you can do a lot of damage in the blink of an eye. If it just trashes the alternator and the battery, you...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The charging system is rather simple including the alternator, battery, and the cables. If you have tested the alternator off of the vehicle, there may be another component in the system that is causing...
I suspect your problem is in the power distribution box or in the connections going to it. Chrysler has a fancy name for it, they call it a TIPM for Totally Integrated Power Module. These modules have a lot of...
The electrical element in your ignition switch is probably failing. In many cases, that part of the switch can be replaced without replacing the lock, so you don't have to mess with new keys. If you continue to hear grinding...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The short with the battery may have damaged fuses in the main fuse box. To check this, you will want to either visually inspect all of the fuses, or use a multimeter to electronically...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having a programming issue. The security system may be locking you out as a result. You need a high-tech scan tool to properly pull enough information from the vehicle to...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Several issues will cause faults with the bulbs. If the dim fog light and broken headlight are on the same side, this is a good indicator that there is an electrical wiring issue. Essentially,...
That's a curious mess of problems. I would first suspect a problem in the ignition switch itself. The switch has several separate circuits and one of them may be dropping out causing the seeming random failures. Since your transmission is...
If you are lucky, there may just be some damage to the alternator and/or some fusible links may have been blown. I know it's not much help now, but I strongly advise people NOT to jump start their cars of...
You probably have the wrong bulbs in the sockets. Your car likely uses an 1157 bulb, a bulb that has been in use since the '60's, but bulbs have been changed and part numbers superceded over the decades so it's...
This problem may take some additional diagnosis by spraying the engine harness and sensors with water like the crankshaft sensor connector may be letting in water and will stall the motor.
It may be that you have low system voltage. That might be because of a dead battery, or it might be because of an interruption in the power distribution. But since everything is computer controlled these days, if the system...
There are probably a few other devices that run off that same circuit. check your owner's manual and see what else there may be. If the fuse blows without you blowing the horn, then it is probably not the horn...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Electrical issues with the anti-theft system can mess with the functionality of the vehicle. This does not mean that this is the cause of your problems, but is worth inspecting further. If it feels...
Thirty years ago, you could have done that and gotten away with it. with a 2012 truck, there is likely some damage. The multiple computer systems on your truck are very sensitive to voltage surges like the one you just...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing to check is the installation. Make sure the power supply was hooked up correctly, as LEDs are polarized and must be wired perfectly. Secondly, you want to make sure the wires...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Due to the fact the convertible top's motors make no noise when they are triggered, they are likely not receiving any power. The most likely reason for this is a short that is only...
