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1996 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible
The 1996 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible is a convertible Trans Am produced by Pontiac for 1996.
created: Feb 23, 2010 - last edited: Aug 25, 2010 - category: CarsA gauge is at a point needing attention
The various gauges on the dashboard measure a number of things. For example, the temperature gauge measures the coolant temperature. Each gauge has a range that is considered normal. If the gauge r
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: May 22, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsA gauge is borderline on its mark to set the light
A gauge just at the point at which an alert is triggered, can cause warning lights to activate and deactivate. One example is the temperature gauge. If the engine temperature is very high, but the coo
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 29, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsAC Compressor
The AC compressor is a pump in the air conditioning system that circulates refrigerant. It is powered by an accessory belt. The compressor takes in low pressure refrigerant, compress it to a highe
created: May 28, 2010 - last edited: May 28, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesAC compressor has no charge or an overcharge
The AC compressor is a main part of the air conditioning system that circulates refrigerant. Without the proper amount of refrigerant, it cannot function properly. If the air conditioning system is
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: May 28, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesAC compressor has no power
An AC compressor that is not receiving power cannot circulate refrigerant through the air conditioning system. If the rest of the car is running normally, the connections to the compressor may be at f
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: May 28, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesAC compressor inadequate operation
The AC compressor may not be functioning properly. This can include failure to compress the refrigerant gas to a high enough pressure, failure to deliver the refrigerant to the condenser, or failure t
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: May 28, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesAC Condenser
The AC condenser, or simply condenser, is the part of the air conditioning system that that cools the high pressure refrigerant from the AC compressor into a liquid state.
created: May 28, 2010 - last edited: Dec 21, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesAccelerator
The accelerator, also referred to as the gas pedal, is the pedal that controls the throttle. The more the accelerator is pushed, the more fuel enters the engine and the faster the car will go.
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Feb 2, 2012 - category: Fuel SystemAccelerator Cable
An accelerator cable, or throttle cable, is a cable attached to the throttle. When the gas pedal is pressed, the cable pulls the throttle open.
created: May 29, 2010 - last edited: May 29, 2010 - category: Fuel System
