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Defective Water Pump
A defective water pump can slow or stop the flow of coolant through the engine. The coolant will not be removed from the engine and cooled, forcing the engine to withstand higher temperatures. The
created: Aug 7, 2010 - last edited: Sep 20, 2010 - category: CoolingDefective wheel bearings
The wheel bearings cushion the spindle. If the bearings become warn or otherwise defective, a rubbing or grinding noise may come from the wheels.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 24, 2010 - category: Wheels and TiresDefective wiper control switch
The wiper control switch is the device that activates the wipers. If it is defective, the driver will be unable to turn the wipers on.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 12, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDefective wiper motor
The wiper motor is what moves the wipers. If the motor is defective, the wipers may not move, move slower, or move a little. The wipers may also not dispense wiper fluid.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 12, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDefective wiper park mechanism
The wiper park mechanism is a device that returns the wipers to their starting position when the wipers are turned off. If the mechanism is defective, the wipers may return to the starting position im
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 12, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDefective wiper tubes
The wiper tubes, or hoses, carry the washer fluid from the reservoir to the nozzle. If the tubes are damaged or defective, the stream of fluid may be diminished or cut off entirely.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 12, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDefective wiper wires
A defect in the wiper system wiring can prevent the proper electrical current from reaching the wiper motors. The wipers may be weaker, not work at all, or the fluid may not be dispensed.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 12, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDefective wiring between ECU and vehicle speed sensor
The ECU uses information from the vehicle speed sensor to display the vehicle's speed. If the wirings that connect the ECU and sensor are defective, the electrical current may be hindered or stopped.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 13, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsDefective wiring in the oil system
A defective wire in the oil system may send the wrong signal to the oil pressure gauge. The electrical current from the oil pressure sensor may be distorted, causing the oil gauge to fluctuate.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 8, 2010 - category: LubricationDefective, damaged, or burnt out wiper fuse
A burnt wiper fuse will prevent the electric current from reaching the wiper motor or fluid dispenser.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 28, 2010 - category: Interior and Accessories
