Electrical & electronic

Electrical & electronic

Electrical and electronic automotive parts.Guides, service and repairs.

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  • Dynamo changing the brushes

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    Dynamo changing the brushes

    Changing the brushes in the dynamo How and when to change the brushes in a dynamo. Tools: Screwdrivers; fine file; stiff brush. Materials: Petrol-moistened rag; fine glass-paper; ...

  • Dynamo check and cleaning commutator

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    Dynamo check and cleaning commutator

    Checking and cleaning the commutator in the dynamo How to check and clean the commutator in the dynamo. Toots: Calipers; hacksaw blade. Materials: Fine glass-paper; cleaning rag. ...

  • Dynamo removing and dismantling

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    Dynamo removing and dismantling

    Removing and dismantling the dynamo If your ammeter shows that the battery is not recharging, or if a red warning light comes on, then the dynamo may be faulty. Tools: Two ...

  • ECU Programmable

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    ECU Programmable

    Aftermarket Programmable ECU A special category of ECUs are those which are programmable. These units do not have a fixed behaviour and can be reprogrammed by the user. ...

  • ECU Remapping

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    ECU Remapping

    Understanding ECU Remapping ECU Remapping How does an ECU Upgrade work? Re-mapping or performance tuning means that the standard software is modified, especially the parameters ...

  • ECU Understanding

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    ECU Understanding

    Understanding the ECU Modes of Operation When you first turn the key and the engine is cold, the coolant is cold, the fuel is cold, the oxygen sensors are cold and the engine ...

  • ECU Workings Explained

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    ECU Workings Explained

    Workings of a ECU An engine control unit (ECU), most commonly called the powertrain control module (PCM), is a type of electronic control unit that controls a series of actuators ...

  • Electrical Current terms

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    Electrical Current terms

    Electrical Current terms The three main terms used in electricity are; (1) Ampere or Amp, which denotes the measure of current flow. (2) Volt, denoting the measure of electrical ...

  • Electrical System Circuit Tester Checker

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    Electrical System Circuit Tester Checker

    Electrical System Circuit Light Test Checker A Simple test light is used to check the continuity of an electrical circuit a basic cheap test solution. How to use a test light on ...

  • Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)

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    Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)

    Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD or EBFD), Electronic brakeforce limitation (EBL) is an automobile brake technology that ...

  • Electronic instrument cluster

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    Electronic instrument cluster

    Electronic instrument cluster In an automobile, an electronic instrument cluster, digital instrument panel or digital dash for short, is a set of instrumentation, including the ...

  • Electronic stability control

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    Electronic stability control

    Electronic stability control Electronic Stability Control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized ...

  • Electronic throttle control

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    Electronic throttle control

    Electronic throttle control Electronic throttle control (ETC) is an automobile technology which connects the accelerator pedal to the throttle, replacing a mechanical linkage. ...

  • Emergency brake assist (EBA)

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    Emergency brake assist (EBA)

    Emergency brake assist (EBA) Emergency brake assist (EBA) or Brake Assist (BA or BAS) is a generic term for an automobile braking technology that increases braking pressure in an ...

  • Ferrari ECU upgrades

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    Ferrari ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Ferrari Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Ferrari cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance 348 3.4 300 ...

  • Fiat ECU upgrades

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    Fiat ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Fiat Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Fiat cars and vans with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance 500 ...

  • Ford Diagnostic Codes List

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    Ford Diagnostic Codes List

    Ford Car Diagnostic Codes List P0102 Error Description Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit Low Input The MAF sensor circuit is monitored by the PCM for low air flow (or voltage) input ...

  • Ford ECU upgrades

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    Ford ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Ford Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Ford cars and vans with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance ...