Even after spending years working on cars and automotive electrics, it continues to confound me just how fragile fuse prongs are. So, if your fuse prong has broken off, how can you remove it from your car? Bear in mind that if left unchecked, a broken fuse prong could lead to electrical malfunctions or even short circuits. Thankfully, needle-nose pliers can easily grip the broken prong, enabling careful extraction. All you need to do is gently grip the broken fuse …
Every car needs functional turn signals. Not only is their usage required by the law, but it’s the sole way to let others on the road know you’re turning the car. Hence, why it’s an issue if you’re facing a situation where the turn signal works sometimes, but not all of the time. In many cases, your car’s turn signal works sometimes only, and not all of the time. The driver will know about this because either they will not …
An alternator fuse is one of the most important parts of a car. Alternators are responsible for charging the battery and powering electrical components in a vehicle. A blown fuse can cause your engine to stall when it starts. It can make lights flicker at night and headlights stay on when idling in the driveway. Usually, alternators remain problem-free for a long time, without needing service. Car owners can get nearly 10 years without any issues with the alternator. They …
Are you having troubles starting your Honda Pilot and you are scratching your head why your Honda Pilot won’t start? If this is the situation you are in, then you are at the right place because there will be a lot to cover on this specific topic. Honda Pilot? The Problem Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Cost To Fix Conclusion Having a no-start issue on your car can be a really frustrating thing to deal with. When you most need the …
Before we can find out how to test car fuses let’s first determine what is a fuse. Fuses are safety devices that shield an automobile’s electric circuits from an excess of current (overloading). A wire that is overloaded could melt or catch fire without a fuse. A separate fuse protects each circuit. Electric power steering and radiator fan circuits, for example, are protected by a number of larger fuses with high Amp ratings. Additionally, there is at least one primary …
Did you ever wake up, get in your car and suddenly notice there is some warning sign on your car dashboard? You probably have, considering it is a pretty common incident. Whether you’ve faced it or not, it does happen. Your car warns you if something is wrong with any of the parts. A standard warning light sign is the airbag one. Airbags are one of the safety measures built in your car. They inflate to protect you when there …