Speedometer failure is likely to be caused by a fault in the cable that runs from the gearbox to...
The oil pressure gauge is one of the most important instruments in a car. It acts as an indicat...
The electrical wiring in a car is a system of colour-coded wires called the loom. Where several w...
If there is trouble without an obvious cause in any electrical component, test the circuit to f...
When an electrical component stops working the fault may be in the component, in the electrical ...
It is an offence in law not to have all obligatory lights working. Check them frequently, especia...
Disconnect the battery . Remove the electrical connections from the motor , preferably labellin...
Only a garage with special equipment can align headlamps accurately. However, you may need to d...
Sealed-beam headlamps are simple to change, but the way of gaining access to them varies from car...
There are two basic types of flasher unit. One is operated by a piece of wire or a bimetallic str...
Cars are usually fitted with a high-frequency (HF) or windtone horn as standard equipment, norm...
A car usually has up to six main instruments — speedometer and tachometer (rev counter); fue...
If a component that is fed with electricity through a relay (See How car electrical systems wo...
The windscreen-wiper mechanism needs little maintenance. At service intervals drip a little oil d...
Electric radiator-fan motors are switched on either by the ignition switch - and run while th...
Car radio interference originates usually in the ignition system, the charging circuit or amo...
The car's heating system consists essentially of a motor-driven fan to blow warm air from the ...
Of all the instruments you can find on a modern car dashboard , only one is a legal requirement ...
There are a number of possible causes for a rear window heater not working, including a blown fu...
The majority of indicator stalks are mounted on the side of the steering column so you can easi...
Reversing lights are not generally a legal requirement but they are useful. They serve two purpos...