Category Archives: Technical

Anything that’s very technical. Including electronics, wiring diagrams, chip tuning, component replacing.

Drivetrain Quiz

Drivetrain Quiz

Your car’s drivetrain is a vital power-transmitting component, and key to dependability. It’s responsible for transmitting the flow of power from the engine to the wheels. The components include the clutch, torque converter, transmission, driveshafts (or axle shafts in front wheel drive), Ujoints, CV joints, differential and axles. Most motorists take these components for granted… Continue Reading

What is an OBD Scan Tool?

What is an OBD Scan Tool?

Before answering what an OBD Scan tool is, first you need to know why they even exist. An important part of vehicle ownership is to keep it well maintained and available for use when needed. It can be a nightmare if you need your car for some important or urgent work and you cannot get… Continue Reading

The ELM327 Programmed Microcontroller

The ELM327 Programmed Microcontroller

What is the ELM327? The ELM327 is a multi-protocol integrated circuit and PIC microcontroller that is used to translate the on-board diagnostics (OBD) interface for most modern automobiles. Produced by ELM Electronics, the ELM327’s command protocol is among the most popular PC-to-OBD interface standards on the market today. Nearly every car being manufactured today is… Continue Reading

Horsepower vs Torque – A Simple Explanation

Horsepower vs Torque – A Simple Explanation

Transcript: Hello everyone and welcome. In this video we’re going to be talking about the difference between torque and horsepower. And we’re not going to be using any strange analogies and very minimal math; just talking about theory and keeping it easy to understand. So we’ll start things off with torque. Torque is simply a… Continue Reading

SAS calibration on Toyota Yaris

2005-Toyota Yaris steering  angle sensor (SAS) reset After replacing vehicle stability control components or after undertaking  a wheel alignment , the SAS requires to be calibrated. SAS can be reset using suitable scan tool, or perform the following: Clear the zero point calibration data:         Turn the ignition switch off Check that… Continue Reading

How to Jump a Car

How to Jump a Car

The car batteries pass through lots of troubles, particularly in the cold weather. With the quantity of electronics equipped in most of the modern vehicles, the necessity for the electrical current can cause too much straining to a 12-volt battery. With time, this will reduce the ability of your battery to hold its charge, leading… Continue Reading

How To Determine How Many Cylinders Your Car Has

How To Determine How Many Cylinders Your Car Has

Most cars have four, six, or eight cylinders. If the car has four cylinders, called the straight-four engine, all of its cylinders are designed to be in a straight line. This configuration is common to cars that have a 2.4-liter engine displacement. An engine of a car with six cylinders is called a V6 engine.… Continue Reading

Mitsubishi’s Traction Control (ASC)

Mitsubishi’s Traction Control (ASC)

This 2.4 petrol AWD was showing a message that the active stability control (ASC) needed servicing and the anti-lock braking system (ABS) light was on (pic 1). The ASC function is Mitsubishi’s name for conventional traction control. It works by controlling the engine output in conjunction with the ABS. Code C2116- ABS pump motor voltage… Continue Reading

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