Key Battery Cover
A Key Battery Cover is a plastic cover that keeps the key fob’s battery in place while protecting it from debris.
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Key Blank
A Key Blank, in the automotive context, refers to an uncut key that has not been shaped or configured to fit a specific vehicle’s ignition or door locks. It’s basically a generic key.
When someone loses their car key, the locksmith or key-cutting service can use a key blank that matches the vehicle’s make and model. They will cut or shape the key according to the pattern or code that matches the vehicle’s locks.
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Key Blank Head
Key blank heads refer to the top or head portion of the car key. They have unique shapes and designs that help identify the make and model of the vehicle they’re intended for.
They could also have electronic components, like buttons for remote keyless entry, chips, and security.
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Key Fob
The Key Fob is a small handheld device used to access and remotely control your vehicle in specific ways. It can be used to lock and unlock the doors, disable the alarms, or even start the vehicle.
Key fobs are small enough to fit in your pocket, and the available features will depend on the make and model of your vehicle.
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Key Fob Case
A key fob case gives owners a chance to customize or change their vehicle’s key fob. Key fob cases can also be used to replace a key fob’s plastic body if it has been damaged or cracked. You might think you can’t customize key fobs aside from attaching a key chain to it. However, owners can purchase a key fob case and change how it looks.
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Key Handle Cover
The key handle cover is a simple but critical component of your car key. It encloses the wide end of the key that serves as the item’s handle. Made of rugged material, such as plastic or rubber, the key handle cover protects the metal end from corrosion caused by exposure to air and moisture. It also improves your grip, reducing the risk of the key slipping from your fingers due to slippery moisture.
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Keyless Entry Control Module
A Keyless Entry Control Module is a module designed to send signals to the connected vehicle’s keyless entry system. These signals allow drivers to lock or unlock the vehicle’s doors without having to use the vehicle’s key. The signal is typically sent by pressing one of the buttons on the module. Some modules come with other features such as an alarm deactivation button and a car trunk unlock button. The keyless entry control module is designed to give drivers an easier time locking and unlocking their doors.
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Keyless Entry Module Connector
The Keyless Entry Module Connector links to different types of controls in a keyless entry control module.
This connector is designed to handle high speed transmissions and high voltage requirements to help operate the control module.
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Keyless Entry System
A Keyless Entry System provides lock access remotely without having to insert a key into the vehicle door. This system comes with a key fob that utilizes radio frequency signals to communicate with the vehicle.
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Keyless Remote Case
Vehicle keyless remotes or key fobs are electronic chips with a battery encased in a plastic case. During regular use, keyless remote cases go through a lot of wear and tear as they can be placed inside pockets where they can get squeezed. Eventually, keyless remote cases can crack. Keyless remote cases also come with rubber or silicon buttons, which can also wear out and crack after several years of regular use. Getting a keyless remote case doesn’t include the chip inside that can open or close your vehicle.
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Kick Panel
The kick panel is a piece of plastic trim in a vehicle’s interior underneath the dashboard. There are typically electrical and electronic components behind the kick panel, so it covers electronics like the fuse box and powertrain control module, among other components. Accessing these components typically involves removing the kick panel. Kick panels can come in a variety of colors and materials, depending on the vehicle model. They’re typically made from ABS plastic.
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Kickdown Switch
The kickdown switch is a part that enables an automatic transmission to downshift the gearbox by multiple gears when you accelerate your vehicle after driving at a steady speed. The kickdown switch is on the floor behind the gas pedal assembly. It requires putting the accelerator pedal to the metal in older transmissions, while new transmissions automatically kickdown. The automatic transmission needs this switch to shift gears to the appropriate power band.
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King Pin Bearing Cap
The King Pin Bearing Cap is a cap that goes over a vehicle’s king pin bearings, which are the main pivots in the steering systems of tow trucks and other vehicles. You typically find king pins and their bearings on large, heavy vehicles that can tow heavier loads. Because they’re meant to bear heavy weight, king pin bearings are typically made of high grade raw materials with high resistivity and durability.
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King Pin Bearing Cap Gasket
A King Pin Bearing Cap Gasket acts as a sealant between two parts. Gaskets in general are designed to withstand extreme temperatures during engine operation. They should also withstand vibrations, as well as acids and other chemicals inside the engine.
Gaskets should also be able to form a barrier between expanding and contracting parts while resisting expansion themselves.
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King Pin Bearing Shim
The king pin bearing is a component of the steering mechanism that allows the steering knuckles to pivot smoothly when turning the steering wheel. Shims, on the other hand, are tapered wedges made of stainless steel that adjust clearances or preloads. The King Pin Bearing Shim is a shim used to alter the king pin bearing for the steering knuckles to move without resistance/friction.
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King Pin Bushing
The King Pin Bushing prevents metal-to-metal contact between the axle arm and king pin, helping the latter rotate the axle arm during steering events. Typically located on both ends of the axle arm and in-axle beam, the king pin bushing is designed to withstand stress from radial loads and steering rotation.
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King Pin Bushing Spring
A king pin bushing spring is a large coil spring located on top of your vehicle’s steering knuckle and below your vehicle’s body. Much like your vehicle’s shock absorbers and struts, the king pin bushing spring helps cushion bumps caused by road imperfections. The king pin spring also has a bushing sandwiched between it and the steering knuckle that absorbs vibrations. When the king pin bushing spring wears out, your vehicle can shake uncontrollably once it exceeds a certain speed.
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King Pin Bushing Spring Retainer Plate
The king pin bushing spring retainer plate is a part that secures the spring of the bushing surrounding the king pin in an earlier steering system. This part might be needed if you own an older car with a steering system that uses king pins (also spelled as kingpins and king-pins) instead of ball joints. The king pin steering system needs the retainer plate to hold the bushing spring immobile.
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King Pin Cone
The king pin cone is a cushion in a suspension system with a Spicer Dana 60 axle. This part might be needed if you own an older car with a steering system that uses king pins instead of ball joints. You can find the king pin cone on the tube yoke of the king pin knuckle. The king pin steering system needs the king pin cone to help connect the knuckle.
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King Pin Repair Kit
A king pin repair kit has different tools and items that let you repair a vehicle’s king pin. It includes tie rod ends, drag links, and similar components.
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Kneeling Mat
A Kneeling Mat provides a stable and comfortable platform for working in the garage by allowing the user to comfortably kneel when working on the vehicle. They’re often made from cell polyurethane foam to provide shock absorption and cushioning. This foam also prevents hip, knee, and back stress.
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Knock Sensor Connector
The Knock Sensor Connector is a wire harness that connects to an engine’s knock sensors. Knock sensors detect high-frequency vibrations that signify engine knocking and then send this information to the powertrain control module (PCM). Using the data from the knock sensors, the PCM then adjusts the ignition timing, which results in less fuel consumption and an increase in torque. Most knock sensor connectors are made from durable wires that can withstand high engine temperatures.
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Knock Sensor Grommet
A vehicle’s Knock Sensor Grommet serves to protect the knock sensor, which is in charge of sending knocking readings to the powertrain control module (PCM) in order to maximize energy yield. The rubber grommet mainly protects the sensor from mechanical damage. Some knock sensor grommets also hold the knock sensor in place. Typically, a knock sensor grommet will appear as a thick o-shaped piece of rubber with one concave side.
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Knock Sensor Harness
The Knock Sensor Harness connects an engine’s knock sensors to the powertrain control module to detect abnormal combustion. Knock sensors are tuned to the engine knock frequency, ranging from 5 to 10 kHz. A voltage signal is sent to the PCM, which retards ignition timing until the knocking ceases to prevent damage to the pistons and other engine parts.
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Knock Sensor Module Connector
The Knock Sensor Module Connector is a component of the knock sensor module, which is designed to produce a digital output when the knock sensor detects detonation in the engine. When the module is touched, the spring attached to the module makes contact with the ground terminal and relays information to the engine control module (ECM). The ECM then adjusts ignition timing to prevent engine knock.
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Knuckle
The Knuckle, also known as the spindle, is a steel or aluminum component that houses the wheel bearing. These knuckles connect the wheels to the suspension system. The front knuckles relay movement from the steering wheel to the front wheels. This allows the vehicle to change directions by swiveling the wheels from side to side. In the rear suspension, the knuckles move up and down.
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