Ignition failures, nonfunctioning lights and complete engine breakdowns all can signal problems with a truck’s electrical system. But while most truck technicians know how to measure a truck’s voltage ...

The electrical system includes several subsystems that provide your vehicle with that vital spark that makes it start and then keeps it running. It's one of the many systems on a vehicle that's ...

Of all the mind-boggling things some of us are forced to deal with when it comes to maintaining or even building classic trucks, the electrical system should rank right up there at the top-for many, ...

When something goes wrong with a car's electrical system, it can be so frustrating and infuriating to diagnose that we sometimes just throw up our hands and blame the gremlins lurking in those ...

Automotive ignitions systems have seen many transitions over the years. Historically, the designs have matured from a magneto to today’s coil-over-spark plug designs. The progression follows the ...

No Ford engine project is complete without a properly functioning ignition system. This system has the important job of delivering the spark to the required cylinder at precisely the right time. Any ...

Project Single Turbo has undergone extensive upgrades to its engine and supporting systems, most notably fuel and air delivery. To take control of these, we’ve installed a standalone ECU and upgraded ...

Have you ever wondered how a small key in your hand is able to start a car engine and keep it running until you turn it off? This, will be the subject of discussion at the Car Clinic this Saturday at ...

When it comes to your motorcycle’s electrical and ignition systems, there’s a lot to know about diagnosis and repair. One potential complication involves your bike’s CDI box. But what is a CDI box on ...