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Defective spark plugs
Defective spark plugs will either prevent fuel from igniting or ignite it at the wrong time. This will cause stalling, failure to start, or a reduction in engine power.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Nov 5, 2010 - category: IgnitionDefective speedometer cable
A defective speedometer cable will prevent accurate vehicle speed data from being transfer to the driver via the speedometer.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 7, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective speedometer dash gauge unit
A defective speedometer dash unit will display the wrong speed. The gauge may not move at all, or show the incorrect speed.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 5, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective starter motor
A defective starter motor will be unable to turn the crankshaft and start the engine.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 24, 2010 - category: StartingDefective starter relay
A defective starter relay will not be able to pass electric current to the starter motor, thus preventing the engine from starting.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 24, 2010 - category: StartingDefective starter solenoid
A defective starter solenoid will not be able to pass electric current to the starter motor.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 24, 2010 - category: StartingDefective suspension parts
A defect in one of the suspension parts can produce a bumpy ride as the vehicle may not absorb the contours of the road. It will be more noticeable on bumpier roads, since the bumps on the road will b
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Dec 9, 2010 - category: Suspension and SteeringDefective tachometer gauge
The tachometer measures the revolutions per minute of the engine. A defective tachometer will display the wrong RPM.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 5, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective temperature gauge
A defective temperature gauge can lead to serious problem. The gauge tells the driver the engine temperature. If the gauge is defective, it will relay the wrong information, which may cause the drive
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 28, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective temperature gauge wires
The temperature gauge receives an electric current from wires. If these wires are defective, the level of current received can be altered and produce an incorrect temperature reading.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 28, 2010 - category: Gauges and Sensors
