Polaris is recalling 80,000 all-terrain vehicles sold in the U.S. due to improper wiring that can cause the front brakes to fail and create fire hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

If you hear the dreaded clicking when you try to get your car’s engine going, you may be having trouble with your starter not engaging as it should. When the starter is not engaging, it can lead to a ...

If you are looking at replacing or repairing an ignition switch, it helps to know more about the wiring. This job isn’t as easy as it might sound, but with some mechanical experience, you can learn ...

Those with the remote engine start (RES) feature for their vehicle will tell you it's a joy to have, especially in very hot or frigid weather. This king of all convenience features allows a car owner ...

A simple mechanism that sends out electrical current from the battery to the starter is known as the starter solenoid. A starter solenoid is an automotive relay being placed between a vehicle’s ...

I’ve written at length about the steps required to start a long-dormant car—lubricating the cylinder walls, changing the oil and filter, cleaning the fuel system, making sure there are no acorns or ...

When you really start to think about it, the typical classic Mustang is over 50 years old. While most of them have had some attention paid to the suspension, brakes, and whatnot, plus an engine ...

Many homes come with backyard gardens or open spaces, and adding a garden light can make these areas usable at night. But traditional lighting setups often come with wiring hassles, which can get in ...

In my years as a custom AV integrator, I’ve seen many homeowners placed in difficult situations because of poor pre-wiring by either themselves or a contractor. The possible pitfalls are many, but so ...

The demands for better emissions and fuel economy in the mid 1970s necessitated leaner fuel mixtures. These leaner mixtures required greater voltage and more spark to ignite. This challenge led GM ...

In performing service and troubleshooting on heat pump systems, there are various electrical components to be checked. The following provides information to aid in inspecting and servicing these ...