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Check Engine Light.

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (also known as MIL) as know by many, is usually located on the dashboard of the driver’s side. it is one of the function lights that indicates a change in the normal working condition of the Vehicle Engine and other components. Older cars usually had the light as the only information indicating […]

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Automotive Software

Automotive Software Applications for Diagnostics ToolsFirstly, automotive software applications are computer programs that help to interpret data, edit data and create data. Diagnostic scanning software interpret data (interpret data from the ECU), edit data and create data (Reprogramming of the ECU). The features and functions of a Diagnostic Software depend on the standard of its […]

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On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) Protocol

On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) System/ProtocolOBDII protocol is a software technology inbuilt in cars from 1996 till date that helps in diagnostics and programming of such cars. Just as OBD I, sensors are incorporated into almost all components and systems in the vehicle depending on the model or brand. When these sensors discovers any alteration in […]

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What is Automotive Computerized Diagnostics?

Automotive Computerized Diagnostics is One major problem faced by automobile technicians and users as regards automobile repairs and maintenances is correct diagnosis of faults and errors. This has caused many drawbacks in the automobile technology industry as many technicians and users end up being frustrated. This could lead to abandoning of the vehicle or selling […]

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Ignition System

Automotive Ignition System. The Ignition System is responsible for igniting the air with the fuel in the combustion chambers to generate power. it consists of components such as spark plug, distributor, coils, cable etc. The Ignition system receives electricity from the electric system (i.e. combine effort from the battery and alternator) and supplies it through […]

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The Fuel System

The Fuel System ensures the flow of fuel from the fuel tank down to the combustion cylinder; it also entails metering of the fuel for designed combustion process to take place. The fuel is pumped from the FUEL TANK by the FUEL PUMP through PRESSURE HOSES and FUEL FILTERS down to either the FUEL INJECTOR […]

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Automotive Computerized Signal Acquisition Modules

Automotive Communication Computerized signal acquisition module (SAM) is a computerized electronic unit that helps in acquiring signals from the various sensors and actuators, they are usually found in vehicles with numerous sensors and actuators. They receive and organize the collection of these signals from the sensors. They may also interpret these signal and sends instructions […]

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Every Mechanic Needs To Read This.

Being an expert or experienced Auto Mechanic is not about the numbers of years you have practiced but the numbers of challenging cars fault you have solved. As an expert auto diagnostician who basically works on only problematic cars several mechanics have battled with and couldn’t solve I know the exact challenges a lot of […]

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Electronic Control Unit/Module (ECU/ECM)

Electronic Control Unit (ECU) The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is the brain of the vehicle; it is also called the brainbox. It is responsible for the processing of information, sending instructions and management of the various components and systems in the vehicle. The ECU is a computerized device (it is the vehicle’s computer) that receives […]

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The Automotive Charging System.

The Automotive Charging System The Automotive charging system is responsible for the charging of the vehicle battery and also powering of the electrical systems and components in the vehicle. The various components in the Automotive charging system include:Alternator.Cable and connections.DC generator. Click the link to get any of these components in the Automotive Charging System. […]