Sway Bar Disconnected Indicator Symbols

Sway Bar

Sway Bar This is a Sway Bar Disconnected Indicator symbol. It indicates that the sway bar has been disconnected electronically. If this was not intended, the disconnect switch may have been activated inadvertently. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below. Otherwise, you can return to our main …

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Three Things to Know about Automatic Braking

Automatic Braking The news in March 2016 is that 20 auto manufacturers and counting have agreed to roll out automatic braking in their cars by the 2022 model year. These are terrific systems and a technology we love and we only argue that there is little reason other than cost to wait a full six …

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Key Fob Battery Replacement Videos (Remote Controls. Smart Keys)

How to Replace Batteries in Key Fobs. We post videos here of us replacing batteries in key fobs or remotes. Manufacturers are listed in alphabetical order. All GM, Stellantis (FCA (except Wagoneer)), Nissan, and Toyota Motors made vehicles are grouped together under their parent company names. Table of Contents Acura Fobs Acura latest key fob …

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Push Button Start — A Little Touch Will Do Ya

Push Button

Push Button Start So, we recently put together a video about push button or keyless start systems. Why? Well, it may be a bit silly, but its been nagging at us that the results just may be start button failures in the future. You see, no matter what the start button in your push button …

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Key Out Indicator Symbol

Key Out Idicator

Key Out This is the Key Out Indicator symbol. This light will blink if there is an attempt to start push button or keyless start vehicle when the key fob is not present. A chime may be heard as well. Most manufacturers use picture symbols for this purpose, like the one shown below. Before continuing, …

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Recuperative or Regenerative Brake System Indicators

Regenerative Braking Indicator

Regenerative Braking These are the Recuperative or Regenerative Brake System (RBS) Indicator symbols. If this symbol is illuminated on your instrument panel, the RBS is malfunctioning. This type of system is found in Hybrid and electric vehicles and uses the function of slowing down to generate electricity for the main high voltage battery. Before continuing, …

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Designing Safety Systems? Keep Air Bag History in Mind

Safety By Design No, aliens have not landed! The image is a Pedestrian Detection Systems indicator symbol. It is associated with a new system now being deployed. What looks for all the world like energy beams emanating from a humanoid’s hands are actually meant to be lane lines the human(oid) is standing in. But this …

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