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  • Lamborghini ECU Uprades

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    Lamborghini ECU Uprades

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

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  • Lancia ECU Upgrades

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    Lancia ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Lancia cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Lancia cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance Dedra 1.6 ...

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  • Land Rover ECU upgrades

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    Land Rover ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Land Rover Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Land Rover cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance 2.4 ...

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  • Lexus ECU upgrades

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    Lexus ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Lexus Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Lexus cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance IS 2.0 155 ...

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  • Light emitting diodes (LED)

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    Light emitting diodes (LED)

    Light emitting diodes (LED) LEDs are being used with increasing frequency in automotive lamps. They offer very long service life, extreme vibration resistance, and can permit ...

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  • Lotus ECU Upgrades

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    Lotus ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Lotus cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Lotus cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP DNA Tuning Performance Elan 1.6 ...

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  • MAP Sensor

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    MAP Sensor

    MAP sensor explained The manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP sensor) is one of the sensors used in an internal combustion engine's electronic control system. Engines that use ...

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  • Maserati ECU Upgrades

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    Maserati ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Maserati Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Maserati cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance 420 2.0 185 ...

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  • Mass Air Flow Sensor

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    Mass Air Flow Sensor

    Mass Air Flow Sensor Car Mass Air Flow Sensor Diagram The mass air flow sensor (MAF) is used to monitor the amount of air going into the engine while running. Mass air flow ...

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  • Mass Air Flow Sensor MAF Replace

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    Mass Air Flow Sensor MAF Replace

    How to Replace a Car Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) The mass air flow sensor or MAF is a vital part to your cars computer system. This device is used to measure the amount of air ...

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  • Maybach ECU upgrades

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    Maybach ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Maybach Cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Maybach cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance 57 5.5 ...

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  • Mazda ECU upgrades

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    Mazda ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Mazda Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Mazda cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance 2 1.2 75 ...

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  • MegaSquirt (EFI)

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    MegaSquirt (EFI)

    MegaSquirt (EFI) MegaSquirt is the registered trademark of an aftermarket electronic fuel injection (EFI) controller designed to be used with a wide range of spark-ignition ...

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  • Mercedes ECU upgrades

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    Mercedes ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Mercedes-Benz Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Mercedes cars and vans with ECU remapping or upgrade ,also see AMG. Model Variant Original BHP ...

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  • MG ECU Upgrades

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    MG ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for MG Cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on MG cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance F 1.6 110 BHP ...

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  • Mini ECU Upgrades

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    Mini ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Mini Cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Mini cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance 1.6 116 BHP - ...

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  • Mitsubishi ECU upgrades

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    Mitsubishi ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Mitsubishi cars and trucks Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Mitsubishi cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning ...

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  • Morgan ECU Upgrades

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    Morgan ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Morgan cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Morgan cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance 1.8 125 BHP ...

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  • Nissan ECU

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    Nissan ECU

    ECU Remapping for Nissan Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Nissan cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance 200SX 1.8 T 166 ...

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  • OBD-II PIDs Codes

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    OBD-II PIDs Codes

    OBD-II PIDs Codes Explained OBD-II PIDs (On-board diagnostics Parameter IDs) are codes used to request data from a vehicle, used as a diagnostic tool. SAE standard J/1979 defines ...

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  • Oil pressure gauge how it works

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    Oil pressure gauge how it works

    Oil-pressure gauge Most cars have only an oil-pressure warning light designed to come on when pressure drops below a certain level normally 5-10 lb. per sq. in.but higher on some ...

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  • On-board diagnostics (OBD)

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    On-board diagnostics (OBD)

    On-board diagnostics (OBD) On-board diagnostics, or OBD, is an automotive term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle ...

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  • Opel ECU upgrades

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    Opel ECU upgrades

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

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  • Oxygen Sensor Lean Mixture Codes

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    Oxygen Sensor Lean Mixture Codes

    Car Oxygen Sensor repairs and Lean Mixture Codes The engine management system is designed to control the air fuel mixture the engine consumes. This system controls the air fuel ...

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  • Oxygen Sensor O2 Test

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    Oxygen Sensor O2 Test

    Car Oxygen Sensor O2 Test If a malfunction exists with related components such as a misfire or engine vacuum leak do not perform this test. The oxygen sensor is designed to ...

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  • Oxygen Sensor Replace

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    Oxygen Sensor Replace

    How to Replace a car Oxygen Sensor The oxygen sensor for you car is designed to monitor the amount of oxygen is in the exhaust system at any given second. This is done by using ...

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  • parking lights Explained

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    parking lights Explained

    Parking lights Explained Front position lamps (parking lamps, standing lamps) Nighttime standing-vehicle conspicuity to the front is provided by "front position lamps",known as ...

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  • Peugeot ECU Upgrades

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    Peugeot ECU Upgrades

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

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  • Porsche ECU upgrades

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    Porsche ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Porsche Cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Porsche cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS Tuning Performance 911 ...

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  • Power door locks

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    Power door locks

    Car Power door locks Power door locks (also known as electric door locks or central locking) allow the driver or front passenger to simultaneously lock or unlock all the doors of ...

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  • Power Window Motor Test Replace

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    Power Window Motor Test Replace

    How to Replace a electric Window Motor For those of us who have owned vehicles with manual windows and have had to hang over the passenger side trying to roll down the window to ...

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  • Re-Program a Car Key Remote Fob

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    Re-Program a Car Key Remote Fob

    Re-Program a Car Key Remote Fob The key fob is one of the most convenient accessories ever devised by car manufacturers. A remote can perform many functions such as lock and ...

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  • Rear fog lamps

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    Rear fog lamps

    Car Rear fog lamps explained In Europe and other countries adhering to UN Regulation 48, vehicles must be equipped with one or two bright red "rear fog lamps" (or "fog ...

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  • Redline (Rev Limiter)

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    Redline (Rev Limiter)

    Car Redline (Rev Limiter) explained Redline refers to the maximum engine speed at which an internal combustion engine or traction motor and its components are designed to operate ...

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  • Remote keyless system

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    Remote keyless system

    Remote keyless system A keyless entry system is an electronic lock that controls access to a vehicle without using a traditional mechanical key. The term keyless entry system ...

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  • Renault ECU upgrades

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    Renault ECU upgrades

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

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  • Reversing lamps

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    Car Reversing lamps To provide illumination to the rear when backing up, and to warn adjacent vehicle operators and pedestrians of a vehicle's rearward motion, each vehicle must ...

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  • Rover ECU Upgrades

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    Rover ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Rover Cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Rover cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance 200 1.1 59 ...

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  • Saab ECU Upgrades

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    Saab ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Saab Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Saab cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance 9-3 1.9 TTiD ...

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  • Sealed beam Headights

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    Sealed beam Headights

    Sealed beam Headlight Sealed beam headlamps were introduced in the United States in 1939, and became mandatory from the following year until the 1984 model year. Cars prior and ...

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  • Seat ECU Upgrades

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    Seat ECU Upgrades

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

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  • Skoda ECU upgrades

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    Skoda ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Skoda Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Skoda cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance Fabia 1.4 ...

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  • Smart ECU upgrades

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    Smart ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Smart Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Smart cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance Coupe | Cabrio ...

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  • Smart key

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    Smart key

    Smart key Explained A smart key is an electronic access and authorization system which is available as an option or standard in several cars. It was first developed by Siemens in ...

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  • Spark plug explained

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    Spark plug explained

    How a spark plug works Car Spark Plug Split Diagram The main feature of a spark plug is a cerarmic Insulator inside a threaded metal shank Through the middle of the cerarmic body ...

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