After an auto accident, it is important to observe any repairs that you may need to do on both the external parts of the vehicle (such as bumper), as well as the internal components (such as the Supplemental Restraint System). Aside from obvious things like getting an airbag module reset,…
Ever wonder why they say “seat belts save lives”? You probably know that seat belts are important, but maybe you don’t know all the reasons why. Let me tell you some of the explanations below. First off, failing to wear a seat belt can result in getting ejected out of…
You may already know that your vehicle has an SRS airbag control module stored in it and that the entire airbag system runs through this unit. You may also be aware that your airbags will not deploy, or work in general if there are any faults in the module. However,…
If you have seen the engine warning light turn on in your dash, this is something you shouldn’t just ignore. This light is very important and can signify a variety of different issues, which I will list below. One thing it may indicate is your oxygen sensor needing to be…
The instrument cluster is a nifty little thing. Even though it doesn’t take up much room in a vehicle, it plays an important role in the overall function of it. In that little window, everything from the speed of the driver, to the temperature of the vehicle, to the revolution…
One of the most important lights in your speedometer is the one that looks like a small yellow submarine. When this light turns on, you’ll know your vehicle is giving you an engine warning. The thing is, an engine warning can forewarn against any number of things. For one, an…
A vehicle’s speedometer gives the driver an accurate estimation of the speed it is driving, or at least it should. When buying a car from a dealer, the speedometer is normally adjusted or calibrated to the vehicle’s stock parts. Certain car parts, if changed, can throw off the calibration of…
Getting gauge cluster repair is a very important deal. You may need this because you are having issues with your temperature gauge, oil gauge, transmission temperature gauge, gas/fuel gauge, speedometer gauge, or tachometer gauge, just to name a few. If any of these gauges are fluttering, sticking, giving incorrect readings,…
There are many safety components in cars that people aren’t even aware about—or if they are, don’t pay much attention to. The simple things such as seat belts and the brake system are somewhat cared for, but others like the SRS airbag module aren’t. If you yourself haven’t ever heard…
With something as front and center as the instrument cluster, it’s pretty crazy that many people don’t know more about it other than the fact that it shows their speed while driving. Some individuals notice that certain buttons light up at times, but they do not even know what these…
