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Understanding Your Vehicle’s Electrical System

Stringer Auto Repair

As a car owner, it’s essential to have a basic understanding of your vehicle’s electrical system. An electrical problem can leave you stranded on the side of the road or even pose a threat to your safety while driving. The battery stores electrical energy and provides it to the starter motor to start the engine.

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ADAS Calibration Aborts

Tomorrow's Technician

But, what happens when you follow the directions and the process still won’t initialize or complete or a malfunction light comes on? Troubleshooting the problem comes down to knowing the failure, vehicle or fixtures. Know the Vehicle Before you start any ADAS calibration, look to see what ADAS features are on the vehicle.

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6 Recurrent Dodge Charger AWD Problems (+How to Address)

RepairSmith

If you notice your AWD system isn’t engaging as expected, it may be due to: Electrical sensor problems Worn-out AWD components Electrical system glitches These electrical issues can also cause your vehicle’s check engine light to turn on. But that’s not all!

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5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

But like any vehicle, even the trusty Dakota can face its fair share of troubles, particularly with the 4-wheel drive system. 8 Handy Tips on Preventing 4WD Problems on Your Dodge Dakota Let’s steer into Dodge Dakota 4X4 troubleshooting and maintenance. Now, stop the vehicle and try to shift the mode again.

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5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

But like any vehicle, even the trusty Dakota can face its fair share of troubles, particularly with the 4-wheel drive system. 8 Handy Tips on Preventing 4WD Problems on Your Dakota Dodge Let’s steer into Dodge Dakota 4×4 troubleshooting and maintenance. Now, stop the vehicle and try to shift the mode again.

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Throttle-By-Wire Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

During events like increased loads on the alternator caused by electric power steering, the throttle angle will keep the engine speed constant. The other advantage to throttle-by-wire is the ability to manage power from the engine during ABS, ESC and traction corrections. On most vehicles, these two data PIDs should match.