ByJosh Boyd Few situations are more frustrating for drivers than turning the key and hearing nothing but silence. While starting problems can come from various sources, a faulty starter solenoid is often…
ByMark Stevens Raw power surges under your hood, with energy supplied by both battery and engine. Smaller electrical systems can’t handle such uncontrolled current. So, enter the voltage regulator, acting like a…
ByMark Stevens On a cold winter morning, there’s nothing worse than settling into your freezing car and counting on that heated seat to warm you up, only to have it quit right…
ByJosh Boyd Often discussed, can a faulty starter drain your car’s battery? The short answer is yes, it can. Under certain conditions, a malfunctioning starter may deplete your vehicle’s battery. However, this…
ByJosh Boyd Is your engine sputtering, stalling, or not starting? Maybe your engine is shaking and you’re feeling it through your steering wheel. A faulty crankshaft position sensor could be to blame….
ByMark Stevens The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is a sophisticated component that receives data from a range of sensors. You can think of it as the primary brain of a vehicle. If…
ByJosh Boyd Your check engine light (CEL) just came on, but when use your scan tool to check for stored codes, nothing shows up. Frustrating, right? While not exactly common, this scenario…
ByJosh Boyd If your car is struggling to start or running rough, the problem may not be battery or fuel system-related. Instead, the ignition control module (ICM) may be to blame. If…
ByJosh Boyd Have you recently been greeted by an “RCTA Unavailable” or “BSM Off” message on the dash of your Toyota, Lexus, or other brand that uses this naming convention? These alerts…
ByJosh Boyd The annoying “Park Assist Blocked” warning light. If you drive a fairly new vehicle, you may have seen this message (or a variant) pop up in your dashboard display. But…
ByAdam Mann Seeing the dreaded check engine light (CEL) come on can give anyone a moment of panic. It happens to millions of drivers each year. However, a trip to the mechanic…
ByJosh Boyd The typical automotive battery plays a far more important role than most realize and regular inspections are a must. But what if you notice the battery has a leak or…
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