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Tech Tip: Mitsubishi Electrical Problems

A simple electrical problem can be a major inconvenience for owners of some Mitsubishi Eclipse and Galant models. Some vehicles may intermittently experience loss of power to items such as: radio, dome light, sun visor vanity light and remote keyless entry. The dome light switch slider may become loose, allowing the slider to rotate and contact the adjacent terminal. This causes a short circuit, which blows the ….

The Power Probe III Tester Assists Technicians in Diagnosing Electrical Problems

The Power Probe III Tester from Power Probe provides technicians with a multitude of testers right at their finger tips. Some of its uses include serving as a volt meter, test light, bad ground indicator, continuity tester and ….

Exterminating Electrical Parasites

Any electrical circuit that is wired “hot at all times” has the potential to become a parasite to the battery. There are some wanted parasites on the vehicle that are necessary to have, and some that are not. We’re going to find out how to “fingerprint” and track down the unwanted ones systematically. A parasitic

Tech Tip: Understanding Electrical Basics Can Save Technicians Time and Money

Sophisticated automotive electrical systems can cause increasing amounts of dead batteries, intermittent warning lights and general electrical complaints. When addressing these issues, staying focused on the basics can save you time, money and nerves.

Technicians Can Troubleshoot Shorts in the Electrical System with Innovative Products of America’s #8005 Fuse Saver

Have you ever had a blown fuse and wished you had 30 new fuses so you could keep replacing the blown fuse until you found the short? Now, you can plug in the Fuse Saver’s fuse box adapter into the blown fuse socket and troubleshoot the short.

Foreign Affairs: Probing Around Subaru Electrical Systems

With station wagons, small multi-purpose trucks and high-powered sports models in its product mix, Subaru has become an obvious choice for multi-use purchasers. And, by building one basic platform with all of the right stuff, Subaru has been able to concentrate on quality. That brings us to the topic of this article, Subaru electrical systems.

Tech Feature: Servicing Electrical Systems Requires Knowledge of Fundamentals

Electrical principles – voltage, amperage and resistance – can be described as cars passing along a pockmarked roadway. Voltage is represented by the vehicle’s speed, amperage is the number of vehicles on the road at the same time, and resistance is the potholes in the road’s surface.

Tech Tip: Understanding Vehicle Electrical Systems Begins and Ends with the Alternator

The alternator’s job has definitely become more complex during the past decade. Years ago, the typical import vehicle could live very happily with 40 amps of electrical current, which was enough to power the ignition, fuel and lighting systems. Today, that threshold is rapidly advancing toward 100 amps of current.

Fundamentals of Electrical System Diagnosis

Electrical principles, like voltage, amperage and resistance, can be described as cars passing along the roadway. Voltage would be the vehicle’s speed, amperage would be the number of vehicles on the road at the same time, and resistance would be the potholes in the road’s surface. Basically, electricity is a supply of atoms with an

Tech Feature: Solving Intermittent Electrical Problems

Intermittent electrical faults are the bane of the auto repair business. If an electrical component has failed, or there is an open or a short in a circuit, you can usually find it fairly quickly because it isn’t hiding from you. It’s a persistent fault that can be isolated by a systematic process of elimination.