Throttle Position Sensor Symptoms and Repair Advice

What is a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)?

The throttle position sensor is a small part that has a big job. It is a key component of the emissions system. It rests on the throttle body of most vehicles and is typically held on with two to three fasteners.

It's located on the throttle body and reads the angle of the throttle valve based on the position of the gas pedal. It then transmits the data to the engine control computer.

Symptoms of Wear or Failure of the Throttle Position Sensor

Check Engine Light may come on
Engine may hesitate, misfire, or jerk upon acceleration
Automatic transmission ma... Read more

What to check when buying a used car

Finding a trouble-free used car has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with applying good research and investigative skills. Knowing how to spot potential problems and determining how reliable a used vehicle is can save you from expensive automotive headaches down the road. The following advice can help you to avoid a lemon and find a good value.

Inspection
No matter whom you buy from, always look over the vehicle thoroughly and, if possible, take it to a mechanic for a complete inspection.

Body condition - Check each body panel and the roof, looking for scratches, dents, and rust. Examine the lines of the... Read more

Throwback Thursday: Mini Cooper

The Mini is a small economy car produced by the English based British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original is considered an icon of 1960s British popular culture. Its space-saving transverse engine front-wheel drive layout – allowing 80 percent of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage – influenced a generation of car makers. In 1999 the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century, behind the Ford Model T, and ahead of the Citroën DS and Volkswagen Beetle. 

This distinctive two-door car was designed for BMC b... Read more

What Is The Difference Between 4WD and AWD?

There’s a long list of confusing topics when choosing the right car, but all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) seem to consistently confound salespeople and car shoppers alike. Often, these terms are used interchangeably, but are they really the same? In the motoring world, they actually refer to very different systems, which can produce radically different results on and off-road. But let’s get to the point: how does 4WD — or AWD — impact your daily driving life, and which badge belongs on your car?

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD).
Lets start with the old-school version. 4WD, sometimes referred to... Read more

How Do Batteries Die?

When the active material in the plates can no longer sustain a discharge current, a battery "dies". Normally a car (or starting) battery "ages" as the active positive plate material sheds (or flakes off) due to the normal expansion and contraction that occurs during the discharge and charge cycles. This causes a loss of plate capacity and a brown sediment, called sludge or "mud," that builds up in the bottom of the case and can short the plates of a cell out. This will kill the battery as soon as the short occurs. In hot climates, additional causes of failure are positive grid growth, positive grid metal corrosion, negative grid shrinka... Read more

Symptoms of a bad/failing starter.

Starter

The starter is an electrical motor that uses power from the vehicle’s battery in order to start the engine.

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Starter

Engine may not crank over when attempting to start the vehicle
Abnormal noise when starter is engaged

Starter Related Repair Advice

Many vehicles have a special ignition key that is electronically coded to start your vehicle. If the key or the system is having problems, the symptom may be the same as a faulty starter.
A weak or dead battery can exhibit the same symptoms as a faulty starter. The battery should be inspected and... Read more

Throwback Thursday: Classic Car Show in North Carolina.

It's throwback back, this is an antique show in North Carolina, Car Parts Nigeria was present to witness the event. Some of these cars are hand-made, Fleet of Antique Cars in North Carolina Car Show.

 Below are some of the videos from the event.

COMMON HONDA PROBLEMS

The Honda Accord and the Honda Civic are some of the most popular cars over the last decade. Known for their durability and reliability at a good price point, Hondas are known to last beyond 100,000 miles without many problems. But every vehicle, no matter the make and model, encounters repair problems. We’ve researched some of the common Honda problems and here is what we found.

Excessive Oil Consumption

One trend among common Honda problems was an issue with excessive oil consumption in models with V6 engines. Initially, Honda mechanics tried to blame owner driving habits and maintenance neglect, but eventually H... Read more

How to Check Radiator Fluid Level

Your car's radiator is the heart of its cooling system, which also includes a fan, water pump, thermostat, hoses, belts, and sensors. It directs coolant around cylinder heads and valves to absorb their heat, return it to the radiator, and dissipate it safely. Because of this, you need to maintain an adequate radiator fluid level, which means you need to check the coolant level and add to it when necessary.

1. Park the car on a level surface. Ideally, you should do so after driving the car a short distance. You want to check the antifreeze or coolant level while the engine is cool or lukewarm, not hot or cold. If you have driven ... Read more

Throwback Thursday

Today for #ThrowbackThursday, “Which of these cars did your family have?”

People reminisce and share past memories online – whether it is through old photos or old trends!