It's Hot in Here
the component responsible for circulating the coolant throughout the engine
flow pump
water pump
flow valve
What is the water pump?
This essential car part is like the remote control—when it’s working, everything’s fine, but when it’s dead, you’re just sitting there staring at a lifeless machine.
engine module
battery
control diode
What is a battery?
This angle is what keeps your car from swerving like a distracted driver—it’s like giving your wheels a subtle lean to help them stay on track, instead of acting like they’ve had too much coffee.
camber
strut inclination
caster
What is caster?
This sensor keeps your engine from running too rich or too lean—basically, it's the carb police.
oxygen sensor
air metering sensor
idle air control
What is an oxygen sensor?
These metal or rubber tubes are the unsung heroes, transporting refrigerant throughout the A/C system like a set of invisible highways for cold air.
a/c flow valve
a/c lines
receiver dryer
What are A/C lines?
the component that uses the coolant to transfer heat to the inside of the vehicle for heating purposes
heater core
evaporator core
heater vent
What is the heater core?
This is the electrical "oomph" that gets things moving in your car—too little, and it’s like trying to start your day without coffee; too much, and things could get... shocking.
amperage
voltage
resistance
What is voltage?
This part turns your steering wheel's motion into movement for your wheels—without it, your car would refuse to turn.
worm and sector
drag link
rack and pinion
What is a rack and pinion?
This sensor is basically your engine’s hype man, telling it how much air is showing up to the party.
manifold absolute pressure sensor
dpfe sensor
mass air flow sensor
What is a mass air flow sensor?
This system is the reason your car doesn’t feel like a sauna in the summer, even though the engine is basically a furnace under the hood.
air flow control
air condition
cold bypass
What is air conditioning?
It’s the “bouncer” of the cooling system—won’t let coolant hit the club (radiator) until things really heat up.
thermometer
thermostat
thermos valve
What is the thermostat?
This is how we measure how many electrons are partying through your car’s electrical system—too many, and it's like having a dance-off that ends in a blown fuse.
electrons
amps
volts
What are amps?
This adjustment keeps your tires from pointing in opposite directions—too much, and your car might as well be trying to walk a tightrope with its wheels.
straight angle
toe
pitman angle
What is toe?
This sensor listens for your engine’s angry outbursts so it can tell it to calm down before things get explosive.
rattle sensor
knock sensor
cam angle sensor
What is a knock sensor?
It cools down the refrigerant after it’s been compressed by the compressor, so it can chill out and turn into a liquid, kind of like a personal air conditioner for your air.
evaporator core
air condition switch
a/c condenser
What is an AC condenser?
It’s not just a fancy lid—this part helps prevent your engine from boiling over by keeping the cooling system pressurized.
pressure valve
radiator cap
pressure relief valve
What is a radiator cap?
This tiny part acts as the car's "gatekeeper," only allowing electricity to flow when it gets the right signal—no VIP access without permission!
relay
flasher
switch
What is a relay?
This part of the car allows you to direct your vehicle—too much turning, and you’ll be going in circles; too little, and you’ll miss the turn altogether.
steering wheel
center link
angle sensor
What is the steering wheel?
This sensor’s life goal is to tell the ECU how much vacuum your engine is pulling—because engines have trust issues.
vacuum sensor
manifold absolute sensor
idle air control
What is a manifold absolute pressure sensor?
This component pressurizes the refrigerant, converting low-pressure gas into high-pressure liquid, enabling the cooling cycle in an automotive A/C system.
air condition pump
ac compressor
ac pressure control
What is an AC compressor?
When this part decides to quit, you’ll be stuck with either a “hurricane” blast of air or no air at all—guess it couldn’t handle the pressure!
blower motor switch
blower motor resistor
blower motor fuse
What is a blower motor resistor?
In this type of circuit, electricity has options—like a freeway with multiple lanes, it can take different paths, but they all lead to the same destination.
series parallel
parallel
series
What is a parallel circuit?
This part connects your steering rack to the wheels, making sure your car actually listens when you tell it to turn, instead of just ignoring you.
inner tie rod
outer tie rod
steering bushing
What is a outer tie rod?
This little guy is the reason your check engine light turns into a drama queen when things start heating up.
temp switch
temperature sensor
cooling fan sensor
What is a temperature sensor?
This hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant replaced R-12 in automotive air conditioning systems due to its lower ozone depletion potential and is widely used in modern A/C systems.
R 122
R134
R410-5
What is R-134a?