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Cylinder Head
A cylinder head a part of the engine above the engine block that contains the combustion chamber and valves. The spark plugs are inserted into the cylinder head either on top or on the side.
created: Mar 10, 2009 - last edited: Mar 10, 2009 - category: EngineCylinder Sequence
The cylinder sequence is the order in with the cylinders are laid out in relation to the location of the Number 1 cylinder. The Number 1 cylinder is the first one in the firing order, and is used to m
created: Mar 21, 2010 - last edited: Mar 21, 2010 - category: IgnitionDead battery
A battery without enough electrical charge to run engine components is considered dead. However, this does not necessarily mean that it is permanently damaged or defective. As the engine runs, the bat
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 18, 2010 - category: Electrical and ChargingDefect in the charging system
The vehicle charging system consists of the the battery, alternator, and the wires connecting them. The alternator uses the movement of the crankshaft to generate electricity and recharge the battery.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jan 15, 2011 - category: Electrical and ChargingDefective alternator
A defective alternator will be unable to recharge the battery. Under normal operation, certain vehicle components, such as the starter, draw power from the battery. The alternator uses the rotation of
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 18, 2010 - category: Electrical and ChargingDefective battery
The battery is an integral part of the electrical system. It powers all of the accessories and gives the starter motor the power it needs to turn the crankshaft.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Dec 10, 2010 - category: Electrical and ChargingDefective battery gauge
The battery gauge, or voltage gauge, measures the amount of power in the electrical system. If it can no longer function properly, a problem in the charging system may go unnoticed.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 18, 2010 - category: Electrical and ChargingDefective Brake Booster
A defective brake booster can interfere with brake pedal operation. The brake booster amplifies the force exerted on the pedal to make braking easier for the driver. If the booster is defective, the p
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jan 24, 2011 - category: BrakesDefective brake light switch
The brake light switch is a button like switch near the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is pressed, the switch is activated and the brakes light up. If the switch is stuck or otherwise inoperable, o
created: Aug 21, 2008 - last edited: Jun 18, 2010 - category: LightsDefective brake pedal switch
The brake pedal switch is a button near the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is pressed, the button is pressed, activating, the brake lights. If the button is stuck or otherwise inoperable, other dri
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 18, 2010 - category: Lights
