{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Can You Fix Your Car Yourself With Help From These Guys - Maybe","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/can-you-fix-your-car-yourself-with-help-from-these-guys-maybe","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/underthehoodshow/2252.mp3?dest-id=709129","description":"Needing Car Repair Advice? We give it all for free. Under The Hood is America's Favorite Car Talk Show. Free Car Repair Advice given to anyone who needs it. You can save money on car repairs and get your car going faster. Three guys hanging out talking cars and any repair problem you may have. Check us out on our podcast on any site or listen on YouTube Podcasts. Thanks for Tuning in and Tuning Up! Here are today's callers How do I fix broken car door wires? 2019 Equinox Why does my 1974 Cutlass not crank unless I lift my Tushy off the seat? Fixing a 1964 Ford Galaxy 500 Fuel Gauge Dakota Digital Why does my 09 HHR Misfire and can I bypass the cylinder?"},"annotations":[{"startTime":57.0,"endTime":59.5,"type":"concept","title":"Electric car insurance","url":"/glossary/electric-car-insurance","quote":"[57.0s]  Electric car insurance.\n[58.3s]  And road ready wheels.\n[60.1s]  Replica OEM wheels add huge savings.","canonicalId":"concept:electric-car-insurance","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Electric car insurance can differ from gas-car coverage because EVs often have higher repair costs, expensive battery components, and different risk profiles. Some insurers also offer EV-specific discounts or require certain safety/charging considerations.","simplifiedExplanation":"Insurance for electric cars can cost differently than for gas cars. That’s usually because EV repairs—especially battery-related parts—can be more expensive."}},{"startTime":60.1,"endTime":63.0,"type":"part","title":"Replica OEM wheels","url":"/glossary/replica-oem-wheels","quote":"[58.3s]  And road ready wheels.\n[60.1s]  Replica OEM wheels add huge savings.\n[62.9s]  Use the offer code hoodie for even more.","canonicalId":"part:replica-oem-wheels","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Replica OEM wheels are aftermarket wheel designs made to match the look of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) wheels. They’re often cheaper than true OEM wheels, but quality can vary by brand—so it’s worth checking load rating, fitment, and finish."}},{"startTime":111.9,"endTime":116.7,"type":"car","title":"2019 Equinox Premier","url":"/cars/chevrolet/equinox","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/Chevrolet_Equinox_%28third_generation%29_1X7A6226.jpg","quote":"I'm going to need some help with the 2019 Equinox Premier\n60,000 miles.\nLast week, Sunday, when I, it's my wife's car,","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:equinox","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV, and “Premier” is a higher trim level. In this call, the owner is dealing with electrical issues that affect cabin convenience features like the radio and power windows.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a Chevrolet Equinox SUV from 2019, in the Premier trim. The caller’s problem is electrical—things like the radio and the power windows aren’t working reliably.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":152.3,"endTime":154.4,"type":"company","title":"GM","url":"/glossary/gm","quote":"the replacement harness is no\n[152.3s]  longer available from GM.\n[154.4s]  Sure.","canonicalId":"company:gm","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"GM refers to General Motors, the automaker that originally supplied the vehicle’s parts and wiring components. The key point here is that the specific door-jamb harness repair part is discontinued, which affects how owners and shops approach the fix.","simplifiedExplanation":"GM is the company that made the car. They’re saying the exact replacement wiring part isn’t being sold anymore by GM, so you have to use other repair methods."}},{"startTime":155.7,"endTime":168.8,"type":"concept","title":"wires flexing from repeated door opening/closing","url":"/glossary/wires-flexing-from-repeated-door-opening-closing","quote":"the broken wires in a door jam is really common\n[161.1s]  because it's like a coat hanger.\n[162.7s]  You bend it so many times and it breaks.","canonicalId":"concept:wires-flexing-from-repeated-door-opening-closing","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Door-jamb wiring failures are often caused by repeated bending and flexing of the wire bundle at the hinge/door transition. Over time, the insulation and conductors fatigue, leading to broken wires and intermittent electrical issues."}},{"startTime":271.3,"endTime":279.7,"type":"part","title":"butt connector that's heat shrink","url":"/glossary/butt-connector-that-s-heat-shrink","quote":"And we usually replace the damaged section with a\nbutt connector that's heat shrink for weatherproofing.\nAnd the reason we do that is because you're going to lose that.","canonicalId":"part:butt-connector-that-s-heat-shrink","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A heat-shrink butt connector is a splice connector used to join two wires end-to-end. When heated, the built-in heat-shrink tubing shrinks to seal the connection for weatherproofing and insulation.","simplifiedExplanation":"A butt connector is a small piece that joins two wire ends together. The “heat shrink” part means you heat it and it tightens like a seal, helping keep water out and protecting the connection."}},{"startTime":276.8,"endTime":279.7,"type":"term","title":"weatherproofing","url":"/glossary/weatherproofing","quote":"And we usually replace the damaged section with a\nbutt connector that's heat shrink for weatherproofing.\nAnd the reason we do that is because you're going to lose that.","canonicalId":"term:weatherproofing","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Weatherproofing in wiring repairs means sealing the splice so moisture can’t reach the metal contacts. This helps prevent corrosion, intermittent electrical faults, and premature failure.","simplifiedExplanation":"Weatherproofing means keeping water away from the wire connection. If water gets in, the connection can corrode and start acting up."}},{"startTime":318.9,"endTime":321.4,"type":"term","title":"insulated very well","url":"/glossary/insulated-very-well","quote":"It's not a real difficult job.\nYou just want to make sure you get them all insulated very well.\nAnd pull on any of them that don't look broken.","canonicalId":"term:insulated-very-well","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Insulation is the protective layer around conductors that prevents shorts and limits corrosion. “Insulated very well” emphasizes that the splice must be fully covered and sealed so it won’t short or degrade.","simplifiedExplanation":"Insulation is the protective coating on the wire. You want the repair covered well so the wires don’t short out and don’t get damaged by moisture."}},{"startTime":373.8,"endTime":378.4,"type":"term","title":"pins","url":"/glossary/pins","quote":"you could compare the two and look at the pins and all that stuff, but that's a lot of work.","canonicalId":"term:pins","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Pins are the metal contacts inside electrical connectors that make the electrical connection between components. Comparing pins between harnesses helps confirm correct wiring and connector fit before reassembly.","simplifiedExplanation":"Pins are the little metal contacts inside the connector that carry the electricity. Checking the pins helps make sure the wires will plug in correctly and work the right way."}},{"startTime":453.8,"endTime":455.5,"type":"term","title":"splice","url":"/glossary/splice","quote":"[453.8s]  There's so many little inventions out there now for\n[455.5s]  for splice and wires.","canonicalId":"term:splice","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A splice is a connection made between two wires, typically using a connector or solder/heat-shrink method. In automotive work, splices must be properly insulated and sealed to prevent corrosion and to maintain reliable electrical contact.","simplifiedExplanation":"A splice is how you connect two pieces of wire together. In a car, it has to be sealed well so moisture doesn’t cause the connection to fail later."}},{"startTime":468.78,"endTime":472.4,"type":"term","title":"VIN number","url":"/glossary/vin-number","quote":"But if you knew by VIN number that it had the matching options, it's a little bit of a gamble.","canonicalId":"term:vin-number","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique code used to identify a specific vehicle and its build details. In repair parts shopping, people use it to confirm the exact options/compatibility before buying components.","simplifiedExplanation":"VIN is like your car’s fingerprint. It helps you figure out exactly what your car was built with, so you can buy parts that actually fit."}},{"startTime":589.3,"endTime":592.0,"type":"term","title":"memory seat","url":"/glossary/memory-seat","quote":"So you know it doesn't have the memory seat. That's sort of the hard harness to find because I spent probably three hours on Cardass Park trying to pick through.","canonicalId":"term:memory-seat","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “memory seat” is a power seat feature that stores preset driving positions (usually for the driver) and can recall them at the push of a button. It’s commonly tied to seat motors and the vehicle’s electronic control modules.","simplifiedExplanation":"A memory seat lets you save your preferred seat position. Then you can press a button and the seat moves back to that spot automatically."}},{"startTime":701.3,"endTime":702.8,"type":"term","title":"combination wrenches","url":"/glossary/combination-wrenches","quote":"But you roll it out and you're going to find like combination wrenches in there. Some sockets in there as well with the ratchet,","canonicalId":"term:combination-wrenches","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Combination wrenches are tools with an open-end on one side and a box-end on the other. The box-end grips more fully on fasteners, which helps reduce rounding off nuts and bolts during roadside repairs.","simplifiedExplanation":"A combination wrench has two useful ends. One end grips the bolt loosely, and the other end grips it more tightly so you’re less likely to strip the bolt."}},{"startTime":703.2,"endTime":706.6,"type":"term","title":"sockets","url":"/glossary/sockets","quote":"Some sockets in there as well with the ratchet, a flashlight, a cutter, all the things. The stuff that you're reaching for,","canonicalId":"term:sockets","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Sockets are the interchangeable heads that attach to a ratchet or breaker bar to turn bolts and nuts. They’re popular for automotive work because they fit different fastener sizes and help you apply steady torque.","simplifiedExplanation":"Sockets are the “heads” that fit over nuts and bolts. They connect to a handle so you can turn fasteners more easily and with less slipping."}},{"startTime":704.0,"endTime":706.6,"type":"term","title":"ratchet","url":"/glossary/ratchet","quote":"Some sockets in there as well with the ratchet, a flashlight, a cutter, all the things. The stuff that you're reaching for,","canonicalId":"term:ratchet","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A ratchet is a tool handle that lets you tighten or loosen fasteners with a back-and-forth motion while only turning in one direction. It’s especially useful in tight engine-bay spaces where you can’t swing a full wrench."}},{"startTime":711.5,"endTime":714.8,"type":"term","title":"vice grip type pliers","url":"/glossary/vice-grip-type-pliers","quote":"The stuff that you're reaching for, the vice grip type pliers, you're reaching for those babies when you have some kind of breakdown on the side of the road.","canonicalId":"term:vice-grip-type-pliers","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Vice-grip” style pliers are locking pliers that clamp onto a part and hold it in place without constant squeezing. They’re handy for roadside fixes like holding a hose, securing a cable, or gripping a stubborn fastener."}},{"startTime":744.6,"endTime":748.2,"type":"company","title":"advanced auto parts","url":"/glossary/advanced-auto-parts","quote":"Yeah, we do stuff. So you can find out who's got the best stuff, like advanced auto parts. And if you're not Joseph and you didn't win it,","canonicalId":"company:advanced-auto-parts","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Advanced Auto Parts is a major U.S. retailer of automotive parts, tools, and accessories. The hosts are directing listeners to buy the toolkit there, which is relevant for DIYers who want to assemble or replace basic roadside gear."}},{"startTime":833.9,"endTime":840.0,"type":"term","title":"fender","url":"/glossary/fender","quote":"And the price of that fender used is they wanted close to $1,500 for the fender. That normally would cost $300 to $500 give or take.","canonicalId":"term:fender","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A fender is the outer body panel over the wheel (front or rear). It’s often replaced after minor impacts, and used parts can vary wildly in price depending on availability and fitment.","simplifiedExplanation":"A fender is the metal/plastic panel above the wheel. If it gets damaged, shops may replace it with a used or new one, and the price can jump if the part is hard to find."}},{"startTime":1210.1,"endTime":1217.9,"type":"term","title":"seat belt buckled","url":"/glossary/seat-belt-buckled","quote":"[1210.1s]  You couldn't start the car unless the belt was clicked.\n[1213.9s]  You had to have the seat belt buckled in order for it to crank.","canonicalId":"term:seat-belt-buckled","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This refers to a seat-belt interlock that can block the starter/ignition circuit. In the transcript, the car “won’t crank” unless the seat belt is buckled, which forces the driver to be restrained before starting. It’s an older approach to improving compliance with seat-belt use."}},{"startTime":1300.12,"endTime":1300.12,"type":"company","title":"car-part.com","url":"/glossary/car-part-com","quote":"And by car-part.com with over 200 million parts, find them online at car-part.com.","canonicalId":"company:car-part-com","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts mention car-part.com as an online source for vehicle parts. It’s positioned as having a very large inventory (“over 200 million parts”), which matters if you’re hunting for hard-to-find components.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re pointing you to car-part.com to find car parts online. It’s meant to be a big marketplace, especially useful when you can’t find something locally."}},{"startTime":1308.1,"endTime":1308.1,"type":"term","title":"OEM replica wheels","url":"/glossary/oem-replica-wheels","quote":"And by Road Ready Wheels, OEM replica wheels at a huge savings, roadreadywheels.com.","canonicalId":"term:oem-replica-wheels","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“OEM replica wheels” are aftermarket wheels designed to match the appearance of factory (original equipment manufacturer) wheels. They’re often chosen to keep a vehicle’s stock look while reducing cost.","simplifiedExplanation":"OEM replica wheels are aftermarket wheels made to look like the factory wheels. They’re a way to get the same style without paying OEM prices."}},{"startTime":1320.7,"endTime":1320.7,"type":"company","title":"Berkeley One Classics","url":"/glossary/berkeley-one-classics","quote":"When we needed protection for our own personal collectibles and performance vehicles, we turned to Berkeley One Classics and here's why.","canonicalId":"company:berkeley-one-classics","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Berkeley One Classics is mentioned as an insurance provider focused on protecting collectibles and performance vehicles. The hosts highlight that they help determine coverage amounts and use an “agreed-valued” approach.","simplifiedExplanation":"Berkeley One Classics is an insurance company they trust for special cars. The point is that they help set up coverage that fits your vehicle."}},{"startTime":1419.7,"endTime":1424.3,"type":"concept","title":"recycled parts","url":"/glossary/recycled-parts","quote":"Whichever you choose, buying recycled is good for the environment and good for your wallet.","canonicalId":"concept:recycled-parts","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Buying recycled (used) parts typically costs less than new parts and can reduce environmental impact by keeping components out of landfills. For DIY repairs, it can also be a way to source discontinued or hard-to-find parts."}},{"startTime":1433.4,"endTime":1473.54,"type":"company","title":"Road Ready Wheels","url":"/glossary/road-ready-wheels-6d36d804-3f4d-4c6f-8eac-b2946a5389cb","quote":"We want to tell you about our partner at Road Ready Wheels.\n[1435.9s]  Road Ready Wheels has the very best aftermarket OEM replica wheels available,\n[1441.0s]  with a direct fit of the factory center caps and TPMS sensors,","canonicalId":"company:road-ready-wheels-6d36d804-3f4d-4c6f-8eac-b2946a5389cb","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Road Ready Wheels is an aftermarket wheel supplier offering OEM-replica wheel designs. The pitch highlights direct fitment for factory center caps and TPMS sensors, aiming to make wheel swaps simpler.","simplifiedExplanation":"Road Ready Wheels sells replacement wheels for cars. They’re advertising wheels that are designed to work with your car’s existing center caps and tire-pressure sensors."}},{"startTime":1439.0,"endTime":1444.9,"type":"concept","title":"TPMS sensors","url":"/glossary/tpms-sensors","quote":"Road Ready Wheels has the very best aftermarket OEM replica wheels available,\n[1441.0s]  with a direct fit of the factory center caps and TPMS sensors,\n[1444.9s]  so you don't need special caps and sensors.","canonicalId":"concept:tpms-sensors","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensors are devices mounted in or near the wheel that measure tire pressure and alert the driver when pressure is low. When changing wheels, you often need to ensure the new setup can work with your existing TPMS sensors (or replace them)."}},{"startTime":1473.82,"endTime":1478.3,"type":"part","title":"Aftermarket wheels","url":"/glossary/aftermarket-wheels","quote":"Aftermarket wheels can be very expensive, and it's so hard to choose what you want. With Road Ready Wheels, you get an OEM looking wheel that fits like it should, but costs much less.","canonicalId":"part:aftermarket-wheels","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Aftermarket wheels are non-factory wheel options sold to replace or upgrade the original wheels. Fitment matters—wheel size, offset, and bolt pattern must match your vehicle to avoid rubbing, poor handling, or installation issues.","simplifiedExplanation":"Aftermarket wheels are wheels you buy that aren’t the original factory ones. They can change how your car looks and sometimes how it drives, but they have to be the right size and fit correctly."}},{"startTime":1753.0,"endTime":1767.4,"type":"term","title":"fuel gauge","url":"/glossary/fuel-gauge","quote":"So for Ford, on that one, if the wire is not connected, the fuel gauge reads empty. If the\nwire is not connected on a GM, the gauge goes all the way to full, it's broken on full.","canonicalId":"term:fuel-gauge","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The fuel gauge is the dashboard indicator that tells you how much fuel is in the tank. It’s driven by an electrical signal from the fuel level sending unit, so wiring or grounding issues can make it read empty or full incorrectly.","simplifiedExplanation":"Your fuel gauge is the dashboard light that shows how much gas you have. It depends on a sensor in the gas tank, so if the wiring or ground is wrong, the gauge can lie."}},{"startTime":1967.3,"endTime":1984.6,"type":"term","title":"grounded","url":"/glossary/grounded","quote":"it at least needs to be grounded, for the sending unit needs to be grounded to the body of the vehicle, and the body of the vehicle needs to be grounded to the frame, and then your battery needs to be grounded to the frame, the body needs to be grounded,","canonicalId":"term:grounded","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Grounded” refers to completing the electrical return path to the vehicle’s chassis/frame. The segment emphasizes that the sending unit must be grounded to the body, the body grounded to the frame, and the battery grounded to the frame—because poor grounding can cause incorrect readings or non-functioning sensors.","simplifiedExplanation":"In a car, “ground” is the electrical path back to the battery. If the ground connection is loose or corroded, sensors and gauges can act weird or stop working."}},{"startTime":2033.2,"endTime":2037.4,"type":"term","title":"vinyl top","url":"/glossary/vinyl-top","quote":"It's red with a black vinyl top. Look at me, how about that?","canonicalId":"term:vinyl-top","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A vinyl top is an exterior trim panel made to look like a fabric roof, commonly seen on older cars. It’s often associated with classic styling and can affect restoration decisions because the vinyl material and adhesive methods need to match the original look.","simplifiedExplanation":"A vinyl top is a fake “roof” covering made of vinyl material. On older cars, it was a popular style choice, and replacing it correctly can be part of restoring the car’s original look."}},{"startTime":2486.9,"endTime":2492.6,"type":"term","title":"brakes","url":"/glossary/brakes","quote":"...I've put tires on these cars and as one of them put some brakes on their car...","canonicalId":"term:brakes","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Brakes are discussed as another maintenance item, with the speaker noting that at least one friend needed brakes. EVs often use regenerative braking to reduce pad wear, but friction brakes can still be needed for harder stops and long-term maintenance."}},{"startTime":2718.5,"endTime":2723.5,"type":"term","title":"iron phosphate","url":"/glossary/iron-phosphate","quote":"[2718.5s] Yeah. And it's a different technology. It's iron phosphate being used instead of some of\n[2723.5s] the other materials, uh, rare earths that were being used.","canonicalId":"term:iron-phosphate","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Iron phosphate refers to the cathode material used in LFP batteries (lithium iron phosphate). Using iron phosphate instead of some other materials can lower cost and change performance and recycling considerations.","simplifiedExplanation":"Iron phosphate is one of the materials inside an LFP battery. It’s part of what makes this battery chemistry cheaper, but it also affects how the battery can be recycled later."}},{"startTime":2854.9,"endTime":2862.0,"type":"term","title":"EVs","url":"/glossary/ev","quote":"Well, you have that to consider, you know, going back to the EVs, or I jumped off there again, but going back to the EVs, the other thing that people forget when you talk about maintenance...","canonicalId":"term:ev","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“EVs” means electric vehicles. Even though they run on high-voltage electricity, they still rely on other subsystems that need their own power and maintenance.","simplifiedExplanation":"EVs are electric cars. They use electricity to move, but they still have other electronics that need power too."}},{"startTime":2883.4,"endTime":2892.36,"type":"concept","title":"high voltage system vs low voltage systems","quote":"...because there's so many onboard systems, the navigation systems and everything else that are going on in the vehicle, they don't run off the high voltage system.","canonicalId":"concept:high-voltage-system-vs-low-voltage-systems","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The segment highlights that EVs have a high-voltage system for propulsion, but many functions run on a separate low-voltage (12V) network. That separation is why the 12-volt battery remains critical for navigation, computers, and other onboard electronics.","simplifiedExplanation":"EVs have two power “worlds”: the big battery that drives the car, and the smaller 12-volt system for electronics. 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