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Why is your steering wheel hard to turn? When the steering wheel requires more force to turn, it is almost always caused due to a problem in the power steering system. Power steering is a feature in modern cars that makes turning your steering wheel easier. The power...
What is an airbag clock spring? An airbag clock spring, also known as a spiral cable or clock spring assembly, is an essential component of a vehicle’s safety system. It is located in the steering column behind the steering wheel. The purpose of the clock...
About Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management System (HVBMS): On average Hybrid batteries like the Toyota Prius battery for example contain 200 1.2 volt Ni-MH cells. These cells make up the 240V DC battery that hybrids use to power the electric motor. More than 90%...
What does the barometric sensor do? Engines use a combination of air and fuel which is ignited by the spark plugs to create combustion. These series of combustion’s turn the crankshaft and camshaft and allow your vehicle to run. The barometric sensor (also known...
About Oxygen Sensors (O2 Sensors): Most everyday combustion engines work by exploding a combination of air and fuel. Oxygen sensors are used to create the optimal fuel efficiency in your car. Oxygen sensors constantly detect the oxygen content of a car’s...
About Turbine Speed Sensors: Turbine speed sensors use magnets to determine the revolutions per minute (RPM) of your engine. They produce a small AC value which is used in automatic cars, power-train control modules (PCM) to help determine when to change gear....
