Alright, let’s talk about the DC-DC converter in your hybrid or electric vehicle. After 25+ years in the bay, I’ve seen these things cause more head-scratching than almost any other…
Plug-in Hybrid
Can Low Battery Voltage (Under 12V) Cause ECU Malfunctions?
You know, when a car’s Engine Control Unit (ECU) starts acting up because of low voltage, it rarely just gives you a simple “no-start.” If only it were that easy.…
Why does the high-voltage system disable the low-voltage system during a collision in some Toyota and Lexus hybrids?
Alright, let’s talk about that moment. You’ve had a bump, maybe just a fender bender, nothing major. Airbags didn’t even pop. But now your hybrid, especially if it’s a Toyota…
Why do the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight use high-voltage power for the A/C compressor?
Alright, let’s talk hybrid A/C. You hop in, turn the knob, the fan kicks on, but there’s no cold air. The engine might be humming along, but your cabin just…
Halogen Headlight Bulbs Burning Out Fast: Voltage Spikes or Moisture in the Housing?
If you’re changing headlight bulbs more than once a year, something’s wrong. And no, it’s not because you bought cheap bulbs — though that doesn’t help. I’ve torn down thousands…