AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Electrical, Electrical, Maintenance
List of Top 6 Signs Your Alternator May Be Failing How to diagnose failing alternator Dimming Lights — The alternator by itself can be the cause of dimming lights, fading radio, and/or stalling. If the lights on your dashboard brighten as you rev your vehicle higher,...
Air Conditioning, Blog, Engine, Exhaust System, Maintenance, Oil Change, Total Car Care, Transmission
Top 8 Car Smells to Watch Out For? While not as immediately apparent, smells can also clue you in on potential problems; as long as you know what to smell for! Sweet Syrup Smell Gasoline Smell Burning Rubber Smell Burning Carpet Smell Hot Oil Smell Dirty Gym Sock...
Electrical, Engine, Maintenance, Services, Total Car Care
What’s an Engine Control Module (ECM)? If your car had a brain, the ECM would be it. The Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as the Engine Control Unit (ECU) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM), is one of the most critical components found in modern vehicles....
Electrical, Electrical, Services, Total Car Care, Uncategorized
5 things to look out for when you are having electrical problems Your vehicle has many components that make it operational. One of these components is known as your alternator. The alternator is responsible for the electrical system within your vehicle. It takes an...
Blog, Colorado Automotive Advice, Online Mechanic, Total Car Care, Transmission, Transmissions
In this series of articles, John, an expert mechanic at one of our Denver-area AAMCO car repair centers, will explain how your car works and give advice on a variety of do-it-yourself car maintenance topics. Today, John explains the basics your of your automatic...
