Automotive Archives - Bravo Technologies

Intermittent Charging System Anomaly on a 2011 Kia Sedona EX

29 Nov 2025 Tech Bravoin: Automotive, Electronics Repair, Testing & Diagnostics

This technical case study details the advanced diagnosis of a persistent, intermittent charging system failure and stalling anomaly on a 2011 Kia Sedona EX (3.5L V6). After multiple failed alternator and battery replacements, the focus shifts to finding elusive high-resistance faults in terminations, grounds, and control relays. The guide outlines a precise diagnostic strategy utilizing Thermal Imaging (TI) and specialized electrical testing to pinpoint the true cause of the chronic electrical failure.

My Passion For Noise

29 Nov 2025 Tech Bravoin: Automotive, Projects

When I was about 14 or 15, I got in to home audio because a neighborhood friend was a designer and audiophile of sorts. So most of the money I could scrape up went to HiFi Buys near the oil change place where I worked… and Crutchfield. I had so much stuff I don’t remember […]

2019 Lexus RX 350 Front Brakes

29 Nov 2025 Tech Bravoin: Automotive, Projects

I did my daughter’s front brakes. Figured I would document my process in case it could help others. Sorry for the audio and background noise, etc… in the video. This was a last minute decision to document the process so I didn’t bother setting up my fancy recording apparatus or practicing, just wanted to get […]

The Warbarge

29 Nov 2025 Tech Bravoin: Automotive, Projects

This is project “WARBARGE”. It is my 1994 Caprice Classic which was given to me by my late grandfather. This is NOT a police package but does have 240 amp alternator and a 990 amp battery run by an L99 power plant which is an LT1 with smaller stroke and bore. It does incorporate GPS […]