Automotive Switches
Thermo Fan Switch
When you are going about looking for a new thermo fan switch for your vehicle, it will be important to keep in mind a few things which will have a significant impact on how good of a deal you get overall. Of course you will need to ensure that the switch you purchase is compatible […]
Wiper Delay Switch
Windshield wipers are primarily designed to keep water, sleet, snow, and even hail from obstructing the view of the driver by clearing the windshield with repetitive wiping actions. Most vehicles have multiple settings that can easily be adjusted to control the speed and functionality of the windshield wipers. During heavy rain or snow, a driver […]
Oil Pressure Switch
A vehicle’s engine requires just the right amount of oil pressure in order to run smoothly. Not properly maintaining the oil in your vehicle can cause damage to the engine and cost you thousands of dollars in repairs. An oil pressure switch helps you to properly maintain your vehicle’s oil pressure which in turn helps […]
Turn Signal Switch
Turn signal switches are a part of the equipment package that makes up an automotive vehicle’s engine. In such vehicles, the turn signal switches play an important role in motioning the car in different directions. Turn switches work by allowing the driver to turn on and off the left or right turn signal lamp, which […]
Tee Connectors for Vacuum Switches
Before the existence of Engine Control Units, or ECU, automobiles used “engine vacuum” in order to carry out a number of functions. Vacuum Switches were generally used to control this “engine vacuum” flow and this was done either directly, mechanically, solenoids or by temperature. The vacuum switches operated several devices including vacuum motors as well […]
Starter Solenoid Switch
A common cause of vehicles not starting is a bad starter solenoid. This could all relate to the starter solenoid switches. If you pin-point your problem to the switches then you may need to replace them, or at least test them to further diagnose your problem. Keep in mind that there are actually two different […]
Automotive Relays
There are many components required to run all the various parts our cars need to work properly. Several of the car parts you may or may not be familiar with or have even heard of before. They all serve an important purpose and learning about what they all do can help you understand your car […]
Neutral Safety Switch
Automatic transmission systems need a large amount of safeguards to ensure that the safety of the vehicle is possible. One of these safety devices is known as the neutral safety switch which plays a big factor in how the vehicle starts. The device is for controlling when the vehicle can be started and whether or […]
Headlight Switch
Your car's headlights can act up, and if there's ever an issue with your headlights, you must fix it immediately. To assure you, and others on the road, are safe, you can't drive without properly working headlights. Any car, whether new or old, can fall a victim to a variety of headlight problems, and many […]
Power Window Switch
In today's increasingly modern world, where owning laptops, iPods and other technological gadgets is the norm rather than the exception, can you imagine using a small hand crank to roll your own car windows down? Sure, that's a bit of an exaggeration. Many cars still come with manual windows, but increasingly, power window switches have […]
Cruise Control Switch
Cruise control comes as a standard feature in many new cars and relatively modern used cars. Pioneered in the luxury car market, cruise control is a simple system designed to moderate and limit your driving speed independently from the amount of pressure that you apply to the accelerator. In practical terms, it allows you to […]
Ignition Switch
The typical car ignition switch is a complex rotary device with many brass terminals on the back. There are four main key positions and most switches also have an optional lock position. The majority of cars, trucks, boats, and small aircraft use this type of switch to start their engine and control the power to […]
