In this month’s post, Steve from South Dakota addresses a common source of later electrical problems – connecting an aftermarket trailer. In his post, Steve shares a great tip related to wiring a trailer to a Chevy Traverse in a way that makes it work
In this month’s post, Louis from New York provides a diagnostic routine to quickly determine if an alternator is bad and “know for sure without messing around.” He uses the case of a 2014 Grand Caravan with 54,00 miles and a suspected failed alternator (wasn’t
In this month’s post, Todd from New Jersey provides a tip that combines several of our favorite topics: having a plan when conducting electrical system diagnostics, the importance of good grounds and using voltage drop as a key diagnostic tool. In this instance, he used
In this month’s spotlight, James from Florida highlights a common issue related to GM Start-Stop systems which, if not managed properly, can result in a variety of issues for the vehicle owner. As he notes, there are several dos and don’ts when replacing the primary
In this month’s spotlight, Wade from Colorado takes us on a mystery tour to find the source of a keyless entry problem on a Lexus SC-400. In his quest to resolve the issue, he walks through his diagnostic process, emphasizing the importance of wiring schematics
In this month’s spotlight, Jack from California provides tips related to service of the Nissan Leaf battery and battery management system. His post is very instructive and thorough, noting for instance that successful replacement of the Li-Ion Battery Controller isn’t the end of such a
In this month’s spotlight, John from Pennsylvania breaks down a tough diagnostic issue related to a PCM failure and how a methodical approach enabled him to pinpoint the source of the issue reasonably easily. Hint: OE wiring was the root source, but it took some
In this month’s spotlight, James from Florida highlights the benefits of having a structured game plan when it comes to network diagnostics. Doing so led him to the problem in fast fashion, saving much time and hassle: “This entire diagnosis, by proceeding in an orderly
In this month’s spotlight, Geoff from Hawaii tells the tale of a Nissan Xterra with a stubborn no crank. After determining the vehicle was not equipped with an anti-theft system and used a metal key, he began troubleshooting the electrical system in the traditional way.
In this month’s spotlight, Ted from Tennessee illustrates the interconnectedness of the electrical system and the importance of not taking anything for granted. In his post, he shows how going back to the start enabled him to resolve a tricky misfire issue. Here’s how Ted
