Ignition
What does the car ignition actually do? Alright, let’s talk ignition systems. Basically, when you hop in your Mazda Demio or Honda CR-V and turn the key (or push the button in some of those flash Euro models like a Citroen C3), the ignition’s job is to fire up the...
So, what’s a ballast resistor actually do? Look, if you’ve just rolled in from Rototuna or Glenview and you’re trying to figure out what’s crook with your ignition, ballast resistors sound technical but they’re pretty straightforward – old school, but important. These...
What’s a spark control module, and why does your car even need one? Alright, if you’ve ever popped the bonnet and wondered what half the stuff in there actually does, you’re not alone. Loads of folks from Te Awamutu to Ngaruawahia wind up at our Hamilton workshop...
What’s an ignition control module anyway? Ever wondered what’s actually firing up your engine when you turn the key? That’s the ignition control module – or ICM, if you want the short version. Basically, it’s the brains behind making your spark plugs fire at just the...
What does a starter motor actually do? Right, so you turn your key, or push that start button on your Honda Jazz or VW Golf, and bang – that’s where the starter motor gets going. It’s tucked in near the back of your engine. When you’re firing up the car heading out...
What Spark Plugs Actually Do in Your Car Spark plugs before and after a cleaning service Spark plugs are the tiny legends hiding in your engine. In everyday Hamilton driving, whether you’re cruising along Te Rapa Straight or stuck in morning jams on Wairere Drive,...
