The seat belt is the first line of defense in keeping you safe in the event of an accident. But you may be asking yourself how a seat belt works. Let’s dive in.In a seat belt system, the webbing is connected to a retractor mechanism. Attached to one of the…
Seat belt help to keep you safe in your seat in the event of an accident. Though they are very important, some people, driver or passenger, choose to put their life at risk by not using them properly. Some try to avoid hearing the sound or seeing the light warning…
If you have owned your vehicle for quite some time now, you’ve probably seen your instrument cluster become faulty or noticed that some of the gauges broke over time. You probably mustered up the money and purchased a brand new instrument cluster at the dealer for about $750, excluding taxes…
A vehicle’s computer reads the magnetic field pulses in order to determine the rotational speed of the driveshaft. This determines the speed at which the vehicle is going. If you suspect that your speedometer is giving the incorrect readings, here is how to test speedometer calibration. First, a measured mile…
Imagine driving down the road, and you are pulled over for going over the speed limit. However, your vehicle was telling you that you were driving at the correct speed. This may be due to your vehicle’s speedometer calibration. If you have recently changed a stock part on your vehicle,…
The seat belts are an important part of any vehicle. They keep the driver as well as any passengers safe in the event of an accident. All occupants of a vehicle should wear a seat belt at all times. The vehicle has sensors that detect whether or not a seat…
Seat belts help save countless lives every year. They are the primary form of safety in the event of an accident and is required by almost every state in the United States to be buckled in. Every vehicle (except buses) has seat belts in them, making it a common feature…
A vehicle’s speedometer is in charge of giving an accurate estimation of the speed it is driving. When buying a car from a dealer, the speedometer is adjusted or calibrated to the vehicle’s stock parts. If the owner decides to change the stock parts, such as the vehicle’s tires, it…
Seat belts are the best safety device on vehicles today. With this in mind, it may be a good to know how seat belt buckle works as well as any issues that may arise with seat belts. Seat belts are used in all vehicles and planes to help protect an…
How does your vehicle know when you are not buckled in? Ever wonder how seat belt sensor reminder works? Seat belt sensors/switches are used in various industries including the automotive and the airline industries. A vehicle can include several types of sensors: weight sensor passenger seat, speed sensor, and connection…