Your Toyota FJ Cruiser’s ECM (Engine Control Module) is its brain. Just like a human’s brain, your FJ Cruiser can’t function without it. It is sometimes referred to as the ECU or PCM. It’s all the same thing. The ECM controls and directs your entire drivetrain (unless there is a serrate transmission controller). When an … Read more
Your Toyota Camry’s ECM (Engine Control Module) is its brain. Just like a human’s brain, your Camry can’t function without it. It is sometimes referred to as the ECU or PCM. It’s all the same thing. The ECM controls and directs your entire drivetrain (unless there is a serrate transmission controller). When an ECM starts … Read more
There are a lot of factors involved in timing belt replacement, which in turn can affect the cost significantly. The make and model of the vehicle, as well as the type of engine, and how much room the mechanic has to work with all contribute to the cost of replacing a timing belt. The typical … Read more
The ECM (Engine Control Module) is the brain of any vehicle. It is sometimes referred to as the ECU or PCM. It’s all the same thing. The ECM controls and directs your entire drivetrain (unless there is a separate transmission controller). Without it, a car or truck is just a 3000 pound paper weight. When … Read more
While engine mounts can last the life of the entire vehicle, they can go bad. Below we’ll try and outline the most common symptoms of a bad engine mount, as well as how you can tell if it’s gone bad. Engine mounts connect the engine to the frame of the vehicle. They also provide vibration … Read more
Modern vehicles control their climate control systems using actuators. For the purpose of this article, we are talking about automotive climate control actuators. These actuators are electrically powered, and control the flow of air throughout the cabin of the vehicle. Actuators control and direct the flow of air throughout your vehicle What Actuators Do Actuators … Read more
A long time ago, when cars were much more simple, the A/C system’s blend door was controlled by a physical connection between the blend door and the switch. Not anymore. Now, most cars and trucks use actuators to control the climate control system. When the blend door actuator fails, you’ll usually know pretty darn quick … Read more
There really is no perfect answer for how often should you tune up a vehicle. Whether or not it is time for a tune up is going to depend on a few important factors. Just remember that if your vehicle is running fine, there is no real need to tune up a modern vehicle. They … Read more
P0354 is a generic OBD2 code that indicates that ignition coil “D” has an issue with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Kia Spectra has thrown this code, it may be accompanied by P0304. P0354 is a relatively straightforward diagnosis and is typically caused by a bad coil pack or wiring harness issue, … Read more
P0354 is a generic OBD2 code that indicates that ignition coil “D” has an issue with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Kia Amanti has thrown this code, it may be accompanied by P0304. P0354 is a relatively straightforward diagnosis and is typically caused by a bad coil pack or wiring harness issue, … Read more