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Signs of a Bad Relay Switch – 5 Reliable Checks To Make

Your car is acting strangely and you don’t understand why. Since many car problems often have some of the same symptoms, it’s important to know how to distinguish things like a bad relay switch from other possible issues.  Signs of a bad relay switch include engine stalls, engine not starting, dead battery in the mornings, … Read more

Bad Fuel Pressure Sensor Symptoms

The fuel management system in your car consists of multiple sensors and modules that measure multiple data points to help your car run smoothly. It’s important that all of these sensors and modules function the way they’re supposed to. If even one of them fails it can have pretty noticeable effects on your driving experience. … Read more

Why Your Car Alarm Keeps Going Off and How to Stop It

Although a car alarm is designed to deter thieves and vandals, a damaged or malfunctioning system can repeatedly go off without cause, creating a loud distraction and leading to complaints from your neighbors and coworkers. In most cases, this is caused by a bad battery, faulty wiring, or a malfunctioning sensor. Whatever the cause, it’s … Read more

Toyota “Not Ready To Drive” Light: 6 Things To Know

Owners of the ever popular Camry or Corolla fill up message boards with one question: What does the Toyota “Not Ready to Drive” light mean? To answer the question, let’s dig into it.  A Toyota “Not Ready To Drive” light message means the onboard computer system hasn’t checked every aspect of the emissions control system … Read more

Dodge Ram 1500 Has No Electrical Power – How To Troubleshoot This Issue?

A Dodge Ram 1500 relies on electrical power for many things, especially to start the engine and keep the vehicle running. But electricity is also necessary to power the vehicle’s electrical and electronic devices and accessories. So, what do you do when the truck has no electrical power at all? When a Dodge Ram 1500 … Read more