Car battery reset trick clears glitchy electronics and frozen infotainment systems, but won't fix actual hardware failures in modern vehicles.

Aside from a dead battery or faulty charging system, the most common electrical issues owners are likely to experience are burned-out light bulbs. After bulbs, though, it’s likely potluck: Electrical ...

Let’s face it: Diagnosing electric problems is a pain, to say the least. You can get far with a test light and your trusty digital multimeter, but you still might end up just throwing parts at the ...

Finding the right used car can be tricky, and knowing which models and years to steer clear of is crucial to avoid expensive ...

DETROIT (AP) — Kia is joining its affiliate Hyundai in recalling thousands of vehicles in the U.S. because water can get into a brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly a fire. The Kia ...

When something goes wrong with a car's electrical system, it can be so frustrating and infuriating to diagnose that we sometimes just throw up our hands and blame the gremlins lurking in those ...

Electrical work on a car is not my favorite way to spend time in the garage. But having the right tools for the job can take most of the pain out of the process. I’ve found a wide variety of deals on ...

CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) -- An unsolved power problem that led to months of commute delays last year appears to be back. BART is working round-the-clock Friday night to identify and fix the mysterious ...