Tilt the cluster forward and disconnect the electrical connectors (Photo 2). Remove the cluster, turn it over and locate the bulb sockets. Remove the old bulbs and insert the new ones (Photo 3). Handle them with a clean rag or gloves to keep skin oils off the glass. Can you Read more…
A broken or malfunctioning instrument or gauge cluster is not giving you the vital information you need about your vehicle. We’re happy to tell you that you can replace your instrument cluster right at home. It’s not as hard as it looks, and you’ll save a lot of money in Read more…
If you have left car lights on all night, the battery can quickly run down. It does not make much difference whether it is a halogen, LED or xenon lamp. If you leave the light on for too long, the battery will drain and the car will no longer start. Read more…
Daytime running lights will come on and stay on all the time during the day and cannot be turned off unless the normal headlights are turned on. Should running lights always be on? Not every country requires vehicles to have daytime running lights. One notable exception is the United States. Read more…
The average cost for traction control switch replacement is between $99 and $111. Labor costs are estimated between $47 and $59 while parts are priced at $52. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location. How much does a Read more…
This latest version of SYNC 3 enables you to access Waze navigation and Alexa skills on your in-car display, provides access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for even more Ford owners, plus overall performance improvements. Learn what’s included in this SYNC update. Is Sync 3 worth the upgrade? When Read more…
Track mode allows the driver to adjust the stability control settings, optimizes powertrain cooling for track driving, and displays vehicle info such as a g meter. Tesla will also soon offer carbon=ceramic brakes on the Model S Plaid for $20,000. What is track mode in a car? These settings can Read more…
SYNC 3 cannot be upgraded to SYNC 4 or 4A. Can Ford SYNC 3 Be Updated? If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC 3 with navigation, you can install updates via Wi-Fi. To install via Wi-Fi, the first thing you’ll need to do is make sure this SYNC 3 updates Read more…
Sequential taillights became a signature mark of a Ford Mustang on the 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, according to automotive history experts Hagerty. They first appeared on Ford’s 1964 Thunderbird, but by 1967 they were included on the Mustang-based Mercury Cougar, and then the Shelby the following year. Who started Read more…
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp. The third brake light is officially called the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), because the government is too serious to call it something awesome like the Cyclops Light. It became required lighting equipment on new cars in 1986 and light trucks in 1994. What Read more…