Electrical System

What Does the Inside of a Car Battery Look Like?

Car battery diagram showing what’s inside | Image Source: Richard McCuistian A: Removing the battery lid exposes six cells that…

2 days ago

What Does a Car Alarm Look Like?

Summary A car alarm has different electronic components that are wired to the lights on the dashboard and windshield, as…

3 months ago

Where Is the Computer Box Located In a Car?

Summary On most vehicles, the computer box is usually near the glove box or under the dashboard. Some computer boxes…

3 months ago

How Does an Alternator Work?

Summary An alternator creates electricity for the vehicle using electromagnetic induction. It uses a rotor and stator. The rotor is…

3 months ago

Will Changing My Instrument Cluster Change The Mileage?

Summary No, changing the instrument cluster will not change the mileage of the vehicle. A vehicle’s mileage is tracked using…

5 months ago

Nissan Frontier Runs After Jump Starting Then Dies

Summary A Nissan Frontier (or any vehicle) that immediately dies after jump starting most likely has a drained battery or…

7 months ago

Multifunction Switch: What It Is, How It Works, When to Replace, and More

Summary A multifunction switch is a cluster of switches built into a single assembly. It typically includes the wiper/washer switch,…

10 months ago

Why Is the BMW Gas Only Showing Half Tank? Causes and Fixes

Summary Common causes for your BMW showing only half a tank of fuel include bad fuel gauges, inoperative sending units,…

10 months ago

What Is a Lighting Control Module? Benefits, How to Reset, and More

Summary While most vehicles use the BCM to control the lights, some vehicles are equipped with a lighting control module…

11 months ago

Do Performance Chips Work?

Summary Performance chips adjust and optimize various systems in a vehicle to increase engine output and boost performance. Some benefits…

1 year ago