The ignition control module is a crucial component of a vehicle's ignition system. It is a control unit responsible for regulating the ignition timing and generating sparks to ignite the fuel-air ...

When driving a car with an automatic transmission, owners may encounter various problems with the engine control system. The most common one is the U0100 error. What ...

When Ford (in conjunction with International) converted the 7.3L IDI engine from mechanical to the hydraulically actuated electronically controlled unit injection (HEUI) system, the Power Stroke brand ...

Electronic control modules (ECMs) are small, dedicated computers that control components and systems in vehicles or other machines. Automotive ECMs control the engine, the anti-lock braking system ...

The throttle position sensor monitors how far open the throttle valve (or blade) is open, which is determined by how far down the accelerator pedal has been pushed. The throttle position controls the ...

Since STREET RODDER magazine began the growth in the availability of hobby-related products has been phenomenal. Back when the magazine began we were all grateful when disc brake kits and wiring ...

While the 5.3L LS4 V8 was the first car engine to feature Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) technology, it was not Flex Fuel capable and did not have variable valve timing. As mentioned, ...