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Car Electronics and Lights
Gauges, speakers, signal lights, headlamps and cabin lamps are all parts of a car’s electronic equipment. The majority of cars use a 12-volt power source, and include a fuse for protection from power surge.
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My 2001 Dodge also has a fuse box on the end of the dashboard (drivers side)
What is the difference between 2 ohm's and 4 ohm's related to subwoofers and sound?
Speakers need to be matched to the amplifier. This will allow maximum dynamic range of power before distortion. In extreme cases, overloading an amplifier can damage it.
A 4 ohm speaker requires a certain voltage and current to achieve a certain power. A 2 ohm speaker will require less voltage or greater current (ratio the square root of 2) to achieve the same power. The decision is based on the system design, including the design of the cross-over network, if there is one.
How do you reset the 'low tire pressure' warning light on a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?
It is done with the radio controls. Read your owner's manual. My 97 has a yellow button under the dash to the right of the steering column. Press it immediately AFTER you have inflated your tires evenly. Don't know about radio control options.
Why does the dome light in a 1999 Ford Explorer XLT stay on after all doors are closed?
Because you have it set to the ON position. Set it to the Auto On position.
same problem as the Taurus and Sable Dome light problem. I just bought a 1998 Ford Taurus SE and right away I noticed the Dome light wasn't even coming on. The 2 map lights did work. I asked the previous owner about it, but he had no idea. Today I bought a new bulb and noticed that the light stays on forever, and the door ajar icon stays lit. I read through some of the responsed posted for the problem, so I tried the WD-40 idea and it fixed it in 30 seconds. What you need to do is spray light lubricant (WD-40) on the drivers door latch. This is right at the end of the door (where is swings away from the car). You'll see the latch looks like plastic. Give it a few sprays, then open and close the door several times. If it works, the light should go off in about 30 seconds, and the door ajar light will go out. What must be happening is that the door closes, but something is sticking, not allowing the switch in the door to close. Spraying on the lubricant loosens this up, and in my case fixed it right away. . Regards, Doug
2nd ;WD40 *may* free up a sticking Door LATCH switch;that is not always the case...
Yes, the DOME door ajar sensor is NOT in the door JAM,
the sensor is right on top of the LATCH mechanism
where you cannot get to it easily;
solution #1, replace entire door latch $109 cdn (about $100 US)
+ labor and blah blah
solution #2, (interim) disconnect BOTH dark/red trace and dark/blk
wires to effected door latch switch
(very hard place to reach up after taking off that Explorer side
door panel/interior handle cover/2screws)
once door panel is removed, and you can feel two wire/connectors
to the latch switch (greasy)
remove these two wires top/bottom
then SHORT the two Dark/red trace and Dark/Black solid,
insert ignition key, turn to ON[not start], wait for ECM beep sequence
to complete, and open/close ANOTHER door
so ECM senses a DOME state change. DONE!
THEN open the (temp. shorted) pair,
and tape them up (if its passenger side, you could live without Dome switching).
The issue with WD40;
that switch is right where WATER and SALT and dirt
get into it so its most likely destroyed/open (OPEN causes the problem
NOT closed). Grounding the Dark/BLK wire wont help.
Just one closed circuit operation clears the ECM state
and then DOOR AJAR and DOME operation is restored for OTHER doors.
ALL DOORS including rear Liftgate and Rear Window have sensors.
Turn Ignition to ON, do not start. Chime sounds on EACH door OPEN
including rear PANE and LIFTGATE. The one that wont CHIME is the
door/glass/gate that has bad switch.
(my experience= 1999 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr, passenger side sensor,
rusted so so bad that spade contact broke off in my hand)
Other cars=Door Jam sensor where CLOSED circuit occurs to chassis
ground to complete DOME and turn it on with all switches in parallel;
ON EXPLORER ITS OPPPOSITE ;Closed circuit = Door Closed and LATCHED
I am sick of dealers that put a dark sticker over the DOOR AJAR Lamp on the
DASH during the time of the 2003 recall for this nonsense. I am also tired of
hearing the same things from other owners; this is the fourth fix I
personally helped with and its time to speak up and say its simple
and yet kinda Ford's own over-design that caused all of this.
(also, watch your BRAKE systems, keep the 4wheel disk systems CLEAN
and lub'd regularly otherwise $$$$ in stuck Calipers; this extends to
all Fords, the seals on these systems are somewhat ineffective)
OTHERWISE, MUCH BETTER SUV THAN ANYTHING ELSE, VERY STRONG
Since lights are wired in parallel, with some having two filaments with a common ground, a dim light condition is often a broken ground, causing current to flow through three filaments in series rather than in parallel. Check the bulbs, the sockets, and the wiring. If all lights are dim, check the battery and alternator. Running voltage should be between 13.5V and 14.5V.
How do you hook up an amp without outputs?
If you're meaning how to hook up an amplifier that uses RCA connectors and all you have is speaker wire, then what you need is a RCA High/Low Line Converter. Its a small box with 2 wire connectors and 2 rca connectors. They're very cheap, there are several on eBay for about $10 or about $20 in a local store. At the back of the CD player, just splice into the wiring harness and connect to your rear left and rear right speakers.
Why would the intermittent wipers not work but low and high speed of the wipers work?
The wiper circuit that controls (in this case that opens the ground circuit of the motor)the motor is staying closed to ground...it needs to be open when in delay mode...so that the delay circuit can control the opening and closing to ground. OR the delay circuit has an open circuit...burned up capacitor, relay, etc. Or it could be a stuck parking switch...which should open on in park mode...however the wipers would stay on until you turned off the wiper switch. Also, old cars up to 1980 or so...used ground type switches whereas new cars use powered switches and relays to latch the motor to ground.
Is radio static caused by window tint?
if it sounds like "a grating rev counter" when you go faster the sound goes faster? ok ,upgrade your plugs + leads for better ones,
How do you change map light in 2005 Town and Country?
To change the map light in a 2005 Town and Country, first lower the sunglass holder. Remove the single screw holding the console and firmly pull down the entire console from the rear. It will release the two clips allowing the entire console to be removed and the map light can be changed.
What could cause the Horn and cruise not to work on a 2002 cougar?
Sounds like the clockspring. It is a spiral assembly of wires to allow all the electrical devices on the steering wheel to spin around. You'll need to start by turning the steering wheel so that the tires are pointing straight. Disconnect the airbag, and remove any and all airbag-related fuses. then remove the airbag, usually via two or four screws on the back of the steering wheel. always store an airbag facing upwards so if it accidentally discharges, it won't be catapulted into the air. It's a good idea to gound yourself first to prevent static electricity from discharging it. You should see the clockspring inside the wheel. if not, then you'll need a steering wheel puller and the clockspring is behind the wheel. When you replace the clockspring, DO NOT turn it. it should be set to center by the factory, and this is why we straightened the weels earlier. turning a clockspring more than it was designed to move will pull appart the wires and make it useless. So install the new part, reinstall the wheel if you removed it, and install the airbag. Reinstall the fuses and connect the battery. Start the car and make sure the airbag light is off. test horn and cruise.
If the airbag light is still on, but the horn and cruise works, then there is a problem somewhere else in the airbag system. an OBD II code reader can tell you where to look.
Where is the fuse box on an iveco daily?
iveco truck just wont start . just parked up and unlaoded got back in on ignition lights and wont start
Will Prostart remotes work on Autostart systems?
Nope, i tried.
They may be similar but they dont read on the same frequency
A vehicle speed sensor (VSS), which is attached to the transmission, sends electrical pulses to a central location. From there the signal can be shared by whichever modules need it, speedometer, transmission, etc. In your case the destination is a little plastic box called a Digital Ratio Adapter Controller (DRAC).
How do you open a trunk on a BMW 325 with no battery life?
There's a key hole on the trunk lid. There's a regular key inside your remote. Get the regular key out, stick it in the key hole, and turn it all the way to the left - much farther than you normally have to turn it.
That can be difficult to find. You'll need to isolate the problem by pulling plugs on different parts of the circuit and testing for shorts. It can be a lot of trouble and sometimes problems can just go away when you touch a wire. I hate trying to find those kinds of problems. There is no simple fix or special instructions. Turn everything off and then turn on one thing at a time to see what causes the fuse to blow. Remember that even though one thing can cause the fuse to blow, it might just be that the wire is shorted.
How do you bridge three subs to a two channel amp?
3 passive sub at 8 ohm imp in parralel will be 2.6+ impedence.Most of the professional sum amp can take up to 2 ohms load per channel(check the spec of the Amp)eg: you should be able to connect max 4 subs in each channel(match the watts pwr to amp)
The lense may just be dirty from months of use so you might start by purchasing a DVD player cleaner kit from your local retail store they run about ten to twenty dollars and one pass of the cleaner should do the trick if not try it a second time
Rust? It's oxidation. More likely to occur with moisture present.
What fuse does a performance teknique amp use?
the same fuses that go in a car the flat ones,like you'd buy at a gas station or any auto parts store
