Electronic control units (ECUs) and car software are very important parts of modern cars. They handle important components such as engines, transmissions, and safety features. When these processes go wrong, a number of performance issues can arise. This article provides a step-by-step guide to troubleshooting car software and ECU issues. How to Understand ECU Functioning? …
The heart of your vehicle, the engine, needs to be kept cool to function properly. If ignored, engine overheating can cause serious damage. Every car owner needs to know what causes this problem and how to fix it. Knowing what can go wrong can save you time and money while you’re on the road or …
Have you ever clutched on the steering too much as if you were wrestling with the vehicle and not driving? Understeering is controlling a car too lightly, but loose steering too can ruin the experience. It’s not only irritating; it may also herald significant concerns that have yet to be addressed. For example, addressing what …
Experiencing a soft brake pedal can be frazzling at best. You begin to apply force, only to find that you lean in without the satisfying bite that you have anticipated, but rather, there is a disquieting, squishy feeling. That’s not merely a nuisance, and most certainly, it is one problem that poses a threat to …
Imagine this scenario: you are seated comfortably on your car, waiting at a red light, quietly enjoying your favourite music, when all at once the engine starts sputtering and eventually conks out! The vehicle comes to a halt right in the middle of the road. How irritating, right? Stalling can be much more than a …
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the parking lot where your car fails to start? Car troubles can be really annoying, especially those that arise from an unwelcome electrical fault. These situations usually strike at the most inopportune times and leave you frustrated and upset. It is important to have some knowledge of what …
How does it feel to be behind a wheel when it pulls to the left, right, or towards the back while driving? This is a very scary feeling simply because every journey is treated like a walk on a tightrope. It doesn’t matter if you are stuck in the centre of a busy city or …
For a car owner, low oil pressure can be terrifying and even the worst. It is that dreadful feeling when the light on the dash board comes on, which is accompanied by a rush of fear. The engine needs good oil pressure to run smoothly, and if it is too low for an extended period, …
Do you feel that your car has lost some of its peppiness? Are those once seamless movements of the gear changes now followed by an annoying slip? If yes, then you might be faced with a problem of a slipping clutch. This is one of the common predicaments that can make one feel stranded on …
Hitting the open roads is something every car lover craves. But the question is, what happens when that nice smooth run you are having all of a sudden feels like a movement in a roller coaster? Every automobile has an issue called vibrations especially at speed, and if not addressed, will take away the joy …