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What is a control arm bumper for?
What does control arm bumper do? Control arms connect the wheel hub to the chassis and pivot at both ends to allow the wheel hub to move up and down a...
What improvements have been made to ABS on a vehicle?
How ABS is modified in modern systems? Typically ABS includes a central electronic control unit (ECU), four wheel speed sensors, and at least two hydr...
How do you replace the lighting control module on a 2002 Town Car?
Where is the lighting control module located on a Lincoln Town Car? The LCM is located under the steering wheel area of the dash to the left. You must...
How can you refurbish an electric heater control valve?
How do you test a heater control valve? Pinch off the hose on the outlet side of the heater control valve (the hose closest to the firewall) and drive...
What does body control module on a 1992 Seville do?
What happens when the body control module goes bad? A malfunctioning BCM will activate dashboard instrumentation cluster error and warning lights. The...
What is Enhanced Traction System?
What does TCS do in a car? The traction control system (TCS) detects if a loss of traction occurs among the car's wheels. Upon identifying a wheel tha...
How many control arms are used with each front MacPherson strut assembly?
How many control arms does a vehicle have? The control arms serve to connect the steering system to the frame of the car. This limits the amount of fo...
What does control system vent malfunction mean?
What is a vent control circuit malfunction? Code P0446, otherwise known as Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) Vent Control Circuit Malfunction...
What is dynamic traction control?
Should Dynamic traction control be on or off? Should I ever switch traction control off? We wouldn't recommend turning traction control off during nor...
Where is the anti-lock brake control module on a 1994 Chevy k1500?
Where is the ABS control module located? ABS Control Module Location The ABS control module is found in the engine compartment of most vehicles. Howev...
What is the purpose of a power control module in a vehicle?
What happens when powertrain control module goes bad? The PCM controls your vehicle's fuel and emissions system. If your PCM is not functioning proper...
How do you build a remote controlled car?
What makes a remote control car work? Once the RC toy receives the radio waves, the motors kick into life to cause a specific action to occur. The pow...