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Defective mass air flow sensor
If the mass airflow sensor malfunctions, the timing may be advance or the fuel/air mixture may be enriched beyond what it is supposed to. The engine will not be able to adjust accordingly.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 22, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemDefective odometer dash head unit
A defective odometer dash head unit will either not receive the data to display or fail to display the data. The head unit is used to display data relevant to the driver digitally. If the unit itself
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 22, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective oil gauge
The oil gauge shows the driver the level of oil in the engine. This gauge fluctuates during normal driving, particularly during acceleration and deceleration, as oil is circulated. If it malfunctions,
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 22, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective oil gauge wires
A malfunction in the oil gauge wires will the gauge from displaying the proper oil level. This may result in an oil gauge that does not move.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 22, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective oil pressure sensor
A defective oil pressure sensor will misread the oil pressure level. This can cause an "Oil Pressure Warning Light" to be illuminated when the oil pressure is normal, or fail to warn the driver when o
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 5, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective oil sensor
A defective oil sensor will misread the oil level. This can lead to either a failure to notify the driver of a low oil level, or trigger an indicator light when the oil level is sufficient. See oil
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 5, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective oil sensor wiring
Defective oil sensor wiring will fail to deliver the proper current indicating the oil level. This will result in misreading of the oil level, and can fail to warn the driver of low oil levels. See
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 5, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective or leaking shocks/struts
Shock absorbers dampen the impact of bumps in the road. They are filled with an oil or gas that acts as a resistance to the force of the bump. If the oil or gas is leaking out, or is reduced, the cont
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 24, 2010 - category: Suspension and SteeringDefective Parking Brake Switch
A defective parking brake switch will be unable to activate the parking brake indicator light or brake warning light.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 24, 2010 - category: BrakesDefective power lock control switch
The power lock control switch is the button pushed to activate the power locks. A defective power lock control switch will prevent the circuit in the power lock system from being completed. This signa
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 12, 2010 - category: Interior and Accessories
