Transmission Control Module

A computerized part of an automobile that controls the gear shifting feature is called the "transmission control module". This part is found in cars with an automatic transmission. The component is located in the rear section of the vehicle's engine behind the firewall. This module receives data from a part called the engine control unit. The data then sent to it to determine the timing and method of gear changes.

This control module has a role of regulating fuel efficiency and power by sending signals to the lock-up clutch that it receives from sensors. It also stores information in its memory about the car's transmission system. This information adjusts the shifting mechanisms for the various driving conditions.

If this module is defective in any way acceleration of the vehicle when the gas pedal is pressed can be delayed. It can also have an effect on the automobile’s performance when it is shifted into drive. This effect causes the vehicle to sound as if it is still in neutral. This computerized part contributes to the cars mobility.

Engine Control Module

Any operation in the car that helps it to run smoothly depends on an “engine control module” operating in peak condition. This component in the car is computerized also. It controls the ignition timing and the amount of fuel injection. It is a component that is replaceable if it starts to malfunction. The air and fuel mixture that the vehicle uses and the fuel injection timing helps with maintaining and improving engine performance and the fuel economy. The condition of the engine is effected if this component starts to malfunction.

Pre-owned components of this module for various makes and models of vehicles can be found in stores that specialize in these parts. Replacing these parts with like parts made especially for use in the specific model of the owned vehicle is important. Buying a used component to replace this part makes it more affordable. The engine control model switch can also be replaced if it malfunctions. Care must be taken that the replacement part fit’s the component that is currently in the car. These replacement parts feature easy installation and come with proper insulation to ensure safety.

Ignition Control Module

A car’s ignition system comes with an ignition coil that converts the amount of voltage needed to spark the spark plugs. This electrical current is managed by the “ignition control module”. This component is mounted on the engine. However, it is a heat sensitive component that is protected from the heat generated by the auto’s engine. This is done by covering it with insulation that is applied around the internal circuitry. Some auto manufacturers also put a heat shield between the engine and this module.

This module’s function is to switch transistors on and off. This feature is controlled by input produced by the magnetic pulse generator in the distributor. An AC voltage signal that relates to the speed of the engine and crankshaft’s position is transmitted by this generator. The purpose of the control module is to change this analog signal to digital. The digital signal becomes an on/off signal for the ignition.

These signals control the start of an engine. This is done by the engine control module signaling the ignition control module through the trip of a switch in the ignition. When this switch is tripped, signals activate the primary circuit transistor from signals that are received from the engine control. The ignition’s timing is based on engine information sensors. Some of these sensors are engine load and engine speed.

This module is very important to the car's ability to start. When the ignition key or button is activated, this component controls the power that is sent from the battery to the starter motor and the starter solenoid. If this power is not sent to these two parts, the car will not start. There's a trouble shooting technique that will confirm the condition of this component.

This test involves turning on the headlights in a garage or at night. Turn the lights on and turn the ignition to the "on" position. The headlights should dim if this component is working properly. The diming of the lights proves that the ignition part is functioning properly. Each of these parts are replacable at various auto parts stores.

ONLINE businesses are becoming more and more popular as a source of side income, and some entrepreneurs are also able to live completely off their online earnings alone. For some, however, it can be a daunting task to get a web business up and running.

But it doesn't have to be, with these eight simple steps.

1. Buy a domain name that is related to your online business. If you are selling gardening tools online, a good domain name would be www.cheap-gardening-equipment.com, rather than www.gardntoolz.com. You can purchase a cheap domain name at www.namecheap.com or www.godaddy.com.

2. Get yourself a web hosting account to store your website on. Google web hosting providers' and you will have a large selection to choose from. I would suggest a cPanel-based hosting account (just ask your web host to show you which packages are cPanel-based).

Lee: ‘Business is a marathon, not a sprint. don’t give up, keep persevering and you’ll eventually get to your goal’

3. Install a website on your hosting. My suggestion would be to install Wordpress onto your website, as it is the most commonly used open source website available online and it's free too! Again, ask your web host to give you a tutorial on how to do this; they'll probably even have videos or a step-by-step guide for you to follow.

4. Install a free theme for your website. Go to http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/ and take your pick. Installing a theme can be done in one click.

5. Find something to sell online. You can either source for or create your own products, but selling other peoples' products as an “affiliate” would be a faster way to start. Commissions are typically 50% to 70% for electronic products and 4% to15% for physical products. You can try www.clickbank.com or https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/ to find products to sell online.

6. Go to paypal.com and register an account so that you can start receiving money if you are selling your own products or services online.

7. Drive traffic to your website by telling friends on Facebook and Twitter, by writing articles on your website to generate search engine traffic, participating in discussions in related forums or blogs and even give Google and Facebook advertising a try. Track your web traffic by using www.google.com/analytics to see where your marketing dollars are going.

8. Repeat step 7 and don't give up!

Gout

The agony of gout can start very quickly. Your first instinct might be to reach for aspirin-bad move. Aspirin slows down the excretion of uric acid, which only makes things worse. A much better bet is ibuprofen. Like aspirin, this is an anti-inflammatory pain-killer, but it does not aggravate the condition. Then you can turn to these home remedies to further reduce pain. Be strict with yourself about drinking plenty of water, as this will dissolve uric acid crystals.


What's wrong?

When too much uric acid (produced in the liver and excreted in the urine) builds up in your system, needle-sharp crystals of the compound can form in the fluid that cushions your joints. You may feel as though you have shards of glass jammed into your joints. This painful inflammatory condition, known as gout, usually occurs in men over the age of 40 (it takes years for uric acid crystals to build up).

Although it most often affects the big toe, gout can strike the wrist, knee, elbow or another joint. Besides pain, gout can cause severe swelling.


Lift off and ice down

During an acute attack, try to stay off your feet as much as possible and keep the affected joint elevated. This probably won't be a problem; when gout is at its worst, most people can't even bear the weight of a sheet on the painful joint.

If you can stand it, apply an icepack for 20 minutes or so. The cold will dull the pain and bring down the swelling. Wrap the ice in a cloth to protect your skin. Use the icepack three times a day for two or three days.



Try the cherry remedy

Cherries are an old folk remedy for gout. They contain compounds that help to neutralize uric acid in the blood. Cherries are also a source of anti-inflammatory compounds. So if you feel an attack of gout coming on, try eating a handful or two of cherries straight away. If they aren't in season, buy canned cherries. Studies suggest that you need about 20 cherries to get the same pain-relieving effects as aspirin. Fresh-frozen or dried cherries also work well. Or try strawberries, blackcurrants, cranberries and raspberries, which have a similar effect, although you'll need to eat a lot more of them.


FOODS TO AVOID

High-protein foods, as well as foods that contain chemical compounds kwown as purines, can raise levels of uric acid in the body. If you have gout, the list of foods to avoid includes meat-based gravy, offal, such as liver, kidneys and sweetbreads; shellfish, such as mussels, anchovies, sardines and herring; game-meats; fried foods; refined carbohydrates, such as white flour, oats; yeasty foods, such as beer and baked goods; and certain vegetables, including asparagus, peas, beans, spinach and cauliflower.

Supplement to the rescue

Daily dose of fish oil or flax-seed oil can ease inflammation in joints. These oils are rich sources of a potent anti-inflammatory agent known as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The recommended dose of flaxseed oil is 1-3g a day (1 g of oil is about a table-spoon). But flaxseed oil rather than capsules- more than a dozen capsules are needed to equal 1 tablespoon of oil. The recommended dose for fish oil is 6000 mg a day in capsule or oil form. (Caution it must be fish oil, not fish liver or cod liver oil. This amount of fish oil would contact the right level of anti-inflammatory agents but too much of vitamins A and D.)

Another way to ease inflammation is with pills containing bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple. The dosage for acute gout attacks is 500 mg three times a day between meals. Fresh celery, or celery tablets containing celery seed extract, may also help to eliminate uric acid. Take according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Long advocated by herbalists to treat joint inflammation, nettle leaf also helps to lower uric acid levels. Experts usually recommend 300-600 mg of a freeze-dried extract a day. Don't use nettle for any longer than three months at a time. (Caution: Avoid nettle in tincture form. Tinctures contain alcohol, which aggravates gout.) Another way to use nettle is topically. Soak a clean cloth in a tea brewed from the leaves of nettle and apply it to the tender joint.

Live on water, not beer

Drink lots of water- at least eight 250-ml glasses a day. Fluids will help to flush excess uric acid from your system. As a bonus, the water may help to discourage kidney stones, which disproportionately affect people with gout.

Avoid Alcohol

As it seems to increase uric acid production and inhibit its excretion. Beer is out- it contains more purines than other alcoholic drinks.



Have a cuppa or three.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that drinking ordinary black tea can help ward off an attack of gout, possibly due to the flavones it contains, which inhibit xanthine oxidase, an enzyme that is involved in the synthesis of uric acid. Studies indicate that several other herbs also have a valuable inhibitory effect on xanthine oxidase, namely milk thistle, centaury and turmeric. Take tablets, capsules or tea according to manufacturer's instruction. Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescribe a little-known herb called perilla ( Perilla frutescens) for all arthritic conditions, including gout. Preliminary research confirms that it does, indeed, regulate uric acid levels, and it is yet another plant with the specific ability to inhibit xanthine oxidase. Consult a TCM practitioner to see whether perilla could help you.


Check your Medicines

If you take diuretics- for high blood pressure, for instance- ask your doctor about alternatives. Diuretics eliminate excess fluids from the body; as a side effect they reduce the amount of uric acid that passes in the urine. Less passes, more remains in your body- and the worse your gout.

Gout can also be triggered by niacin or nicotinic acid, which is sometimes prescribed for high cholesterol. If your doctor has prescribed niacin for you, ask about alternatives.

Fast not, hurt not

Losing weight can help to keep gout at bay, but going on a crash diet or fasting is a big mistake. Drastic dieting causes cells to release more uric acid. If you're overweight, lose weight slowly and sensibly- a kilo a week at most.

Food to take in Moderation

1. Poultry
2. red meat
3. cockles

Vegetables

1. Mushrooms
2. spinach
3. asparagus
4. lentils
5. beans

Food that can be taken

1. Rice
2. bread
3. milk
4. cereal
5. beverages- Coffee, Tea, Cocoa
6. noodles
7. cheeses
8. fruits

Foods to Avoid

: Alcohol

Internal organs

1. brain
2. liver
3. intestines/ stomach
4. gizzards
5. lungs
6. heart
7. kidney

Mince meat:

Sea food: eg

1. prawns
2. mussels
3. cuttle fish
4. scallops/ Clams / Crabs
5. roe
6. sardines

Vegetables:

1. carrots / cabbage
2. tomato
3. cauliflower
4. red beans
5. yeast

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It has arguably been the car with all the pre-launch publicity this year, having had a good seven months plus of doing so in various forms up to this point, but now the wait is over and things are finally rolling for the Ford Fiesta. The car was officially launched this evening in Malaysia at the Opera in Sunway Pyramid, and the neat surprise is that the pricing has improved on that bandied about before pre-launch.

Before today, the indicative pricing for the Fiesta, which is of course available in three variants – an entry-level 1.4 litre hatch, a 1.6 litre sedan and a range-topping 1.6 litre Sport hatch – was RM73,888, RM79,888 and RM84,888 respectively, all on-the-road with insurance.

The wonderful news for those looking at the B-segment offering is that the 1.4 LX manual’s price has dipped under RM70k, in this case RM69,888, while the 1.6 LX sedan goes for RM78,888. As for the 1.6 Sport, it’s two thousand cheaper than expected, rolling in at RM82,888, again all on-the-road with insurance.

Our earlier test drive report, filed by my colleague Danny Tan, already explains the Thai-made car wonderfully in great detail, but to recap, you’re certainly getting a lot for your money with the Fiesta. At the top-end, here’s a hatch with plenty of snazz about it.

There’s that new Duratec Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) 1.6 litre pot for starters (which is also to be found on the sedan), offering 118 hp (or 120 PS, if you prefer) at 6,000rpm and 152 Nm of torque at 4,050rpm, and the Fiesta is the only car in its price range offering a six-speed Powershift twin-clutch tranny on both variants. Meanwhile, the 1.4 litre Duratec pot on the entry-level LX hatch turns out 94.5 hp (96 PS) at 5,650rpm and has 128 Nm at 4,050rpm, mated to a five-speed IB5 manual box.

Other items on the equipment list includes ABS with Hill Launch Assist, ESP and TCS, EBD, emergency brake assist, a six-speaker audio system offering Bluetooth/USB/iPod connectivity and Voice Control, dual airbags, Easy Fuel capless refuelling system, Isofix mounting points, power folding side mirrors and 195/50 series rubbers riding on five-spoke 16-inch alloys.

The kit listed is for the 1.6 Sport, but on the whole the two other variants have a decent spread of features. In terms of boot space, the sedan offers 471 litres of cargo space, while the hatch has a 281 litre capacity – getting more naturally if you fold down the 60:40 split rear seats.

A wide colour palette is available for the exterior, with Cool White, Mica Black and Metropolitan Grey common to all three models. The manual gets a fourth shade, True Red, while the rest of the sedan’s six colours are made up of Phantom Blue, Sparking Gold and Highlight Silver.

As for the 1.6 Sport, eight’s the total weight in this case – besides five of the colours listed above (save Sparkling Gold and Phantom Blue, which are unique to the sedan) the Sport gets two exclusive shades – the designated hero colour called Chili Orange and Aurora Blue. The eighth body colour, which I believe will only come in at some point in the future and will have a slight premium attached to it, is a very distinct looking Phantom Purple (maybe you can name your Fiesta Barney?)

The Fiesta range comes with a three-year/100,000km warranty, and to sweeten the deal further, buyers get the Ford Extended Service Plan thrown in for good measure – the three-year or 60,000km free maintenance plan covers parts and labour, and included in the list are engine oil and filter changes, multi-point inspections, engine belts and hoses, spark plugs and wiper blades.

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion says that more than 500 bookings have already been taken in the Klang Valley alone (the nationwide numbers are still being compiled), with the first customer deliveries going underway now that the car has been launched. Nonetheless, the waiting period for the Fiesta currently isn’t that long – with a steady stream of stock coming in from Rayong, if you book a Fiesta now you’ll likely get it in January, which really isn’t too long a wait.