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Car enthusiasts know that there are situations when a purchased spare part for a car is completely unsuitable. It happens that a mistake is made by a seller who does not carefully place an order. For example, the year of manufacture of the car is incorrectly indicated or the engine number is incorrectly recorded
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In good conditions and with proper use, a car battery can last from four to eight years. However, you need to choose the right independent power source for a diesel engine or for another vehicle. It is necessary - battery. Instructions Step 1 Batteries offered on the modern auto parts market are classified according to the type of service, the material used and the type of electrolyte used in an independent power source
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Imagine you bought a car not so long ago. We did a little tuning. In short, drive your car, listen to your favorite music and enjoy life. But at one point, you hear a viscous, viscous bass coming from your neighbor's car along with the music
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Many owners of domestic VAZ cars often face a problem when it is impossible to open the trunk lock for one reason or another. In this case, access to the luggage compartment becomes almost impossible. However, in order to open the lock, that is, the trunk itself, it is necessary to repair the lock from the inside
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Modern gps-receivers are indispensable devices with which cars are equipped. It has many useful functions, including the ability to manage routes, that is, change the coordinates of a waypoint and delete routes. It is necessary - gps receiver
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The principle of operation of an automobile stove: with the help of a pump, antifreeze is chased through the heating system, hot antifreeze enters the stove radiator, and through it the fan drives the heated air into the cabin. Sometimes car owners-craftsmen manage to install a heater from one car on a car of another brand, for example, from ZAZ to GAZ
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Recently, such an option as autostarting a car engine at a certain time (by timer) has become very popular. But many car owners believe that the pre-installed alarm function significantly impairs the car's protection against theft and degrades the performance of the engine
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Wheel size is a very important factor when choosing tires for a car. Correctly selected tires help the car to hold the road well and increase driving safety. However, many car enthusiasts simply do not know how to determine the size of the rim and tire
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A servo motor is a feedback motor. The rotation from the rotor of the engine is transmitted to the control mechanism through the gearbox, and the feedback is realized using a control unit connected to the rotation angle sensor. Servo motors are used in automotive systems for linear and angular movement of elements, the position accuracy of which is more demanding
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LED is a semiconductor device that has firmly entered our life and slowly began to replace traditional light bulbs. It has low power consumption and small dimensions, which has a positive effect on its areas of application. Instructions Step 1 Remember that any LED connected to the mains must have a series-connected resistor, which is necessary to limit the amount of current flowing through the semiconductor device
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Car covers are not just a decoration, but also a useful thing. When making them, you can slightly correct the shape of the seats by sewing special rollers into the covers. Covering awnings can be made from both natural and synthetic fabrics
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Modern technology is designed to make life easier for a person in every possible way. Progress does not bypass motorists either. In recent years, gadgets have become an integral part of the driving experience. Radar detectors, navigators, video recorders - these are the things that modern drivers rely on, considering these accessories to be very necessary
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With the onset of winter, and most often earlier, the owners of Renault Logan, however, like the owners of cars of other brands, are forced to change summer tires to winter ones. The procedure for "changing shoes" is in any case necessary, since the characteristics of summer tires are not suitable for use in the cold season
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The more complex the alarm, the more difficult it is for a criminal to steal a car. Of course, under normal circumstances, this only gives confidence in the future. However, if something goes wrong, can you turn off the alarm yourself? It is necessary - instructions for signaling
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The correct operation of the ignition module determines not only the start of the engine, but also its stable operation in all modes. To fully check the health of this element of the ignition system, you need laboratory equipment. However, preliminary results can also be obtained in the field
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For those people who spend a lot of time driving, the car becomes not only a means of transportation, but also a second home. Therefore, avid car enthusiasts install radio tape recorders in their car to while away the time on the road listening to pleasant music
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The Niva car is the most famous domestic off-road vehicle. Its serial production began at the Volga Automobile Plant since 1977. These are the VAZ 2121, and the VAZ 21213/14, and the enlarged five-door VAZ 2131, and the modern Chevrolet Niva
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Cases when a car equipped with a burglar alarm does not respond to all attempts by its owner to turn it off occur quite often. This is possible in several cases, when, for example, the battery is discharged or the remote control is out of order
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Many motorists have a question about the presence of an airbag in a vehicle, its serviceability, the reliability of its operation, and how to check all this? As a rule, they try to find out when buying or after some kind of emergency. In the event of a malfunction or suspicion in this regard, it is necessary to urgently replace the airbag
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There are two main types of capacitor faults: open circuit and breakdown. In addition, the breakdown can be partial (then it is called leakage) or occur only at a certain voltage). Also, the capacitor may lose capacitance or its equivalent series resistance may increase
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During the operation of an Opel car, the following situation may arise: you pull the opening lever, reach the stop, hear a slight click under the hood, but it still remains closed. If you come up and press on the hood itself, then something may click under it, but the problem remains the same
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Nowadays, a car is not just a means of transportation, but a real luxury. In addition to the appearance, which can be chosen for every taste, and from which others will be delighted and even envious, there is an opportunity to equip the car interior with interesting gadgets that will make you feel at home and make your trip even more pleasant
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Charging a mobile phone from a cigarette lighter is a convenient and very practical thing. However, an experienced user of such a convenient device will know that it has both advantages and disadvantages. Benefits of using cigarette lighter charging for your mobile phone A few years ago, when mobile phones first entered life, charging a mobile phone battery presented its owner with considerable trouble
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An auto-start alarm is very convenient in winter, especially if frosts are frequent in your area. The temperature at which the engine will start is usually set when the system is installed. But if you install the alarm yourself or want to change the temperature, try setting the required parameters as follows (for example, StarLine A91)
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A dock is a spare wheel, only of a smaller size, which will serve as an excellent replacement for a wheel punctured on the road in the case when you do not have the opportunity to return the tire for repair, but you need to roll to the garage or a nearby tire service
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Every motorist thinks about how to protect his car, and has heard about the so-called steering wheel locks. In other words, they are called "hockey sticks" or "pokers". What are they? This anti-theft protection device is a mechanism that has two ends
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Advances in technology have also influenced car alarms, which are now represented by a system with a wide range of unique functions. Sometimes the security functions are not even aimed at preventing hacking into the car, but they add comfort
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Surely you will agree that you would not like to be in a situation when it is raining and your wipers are not working. In order to never get into such a situation, it will be necessary to carefully consider the choice of wipers. The very first thing you need to pay attention to is the condition of the rubber bands that are on the wipers themselves
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In the spring, when the frost will definitely not return, it is time to replace the rubber. But this does not end there, it is important to find a place to store it so that the properties of winter tires are fully preserved. Summer heat has a detrimental effect on the condition of these tires
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Many drivers stay behind the wheel of a car for a long period of time. Prolonged sitting can cause back and leg pain and fatigue. It is possible to sit correctly and monitor your posture, but you can purchase special orthopedic chairs that will greatly facilitate driving
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A coilover is a shock absorber with a spring assembly, with the ability to adjust the shock absorber in terms of stiffness and spring in height. Springs are made in the form of coils, which allows them to expand and contract. Coilovers allow the spring to be compressed against the strut, and the coilover damper, in turn, can be configured with or without stiffness adjustment
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To eliminate unpleasant odors in the car interior, various kinds of fragrances have been invented. It will not be difficult to choose the right flavoring agent: a huge selection and price will satisfy any customer. What are the flavors?
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Every car owner dreams of making his car look not just beautiful, but perfect, and stand out from the general city stream. This effect can be achieved in two ways. In the first case, you will have to buy a new car, moreover, of an elite class, but not everyone has money for such purchases
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Many car owners are seriously thinking about protecting their steel horse. In the context of constantly evolving technology, installing one anti-theft alarm is not always enough. Therefore, the most reliable is an integrated protection system - when electronic anti-theft systems complement mechanical locking devices
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Car mats are an essential accessory. Without it, the floor of the car will very quickly take on a terrible appearance. Car mats can be universal or they are made for a specific brand of car. The disadvantages of universal rugs are that they will not look harmonious, they usually do not have boards
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Today, almost every family has a car, or even more than one. For some, this is a means of making money, someone appreciates comfort in cars, someone has decided to seriously engage in collecting four-wheeled handsome men. For many, a car is a loyal friend who will never let you down, if only because of the driver's own carelessness
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Antifreeze preheater is an indispensable device that facilitates engine start-up in the most severe frosts. This is especially important for VAZ cars, since they "do not like" to start in winter. Installing an autonomous antifreeze heater is a successful solution to this problem, quite feasible on its own
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The alarm is an indispensable security system that allows you to reduce the likelihood of car theft. With a long service life with an alarm remote control, various problems can arise. When the first signs of improper operation appear, it is not at all necessary to buy a new key fob or take the old one to the workshop to specialists, because minor problems can be eliminated on your own by carefully disassembling the key fob
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During the operation of almost any car, situations arise when the speedometer readings need to be adjusted. In this case, drivers resort to winding (winding) the speedometer. Instructions Step 1 If a mechanical speedometer is installed on a UAZ vehicle, the sequence of actions is as follows:
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Like all products of the German concern Bosch, batteries are reliable, high-tech and high-quality products. Be very careful when charging Bosch batteries to avoid overheating of the electrolyte. It is necessary Charger Instructions Step 1 If the battery is low, remove it and try charging in a warm room