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Hydraulic failure in the brake system
The brake system uses fluid to transfer the motion of the pedal to the activation of the brakes. A hydraulic failure occurs when this motion is not transferred. The most likely cause is a loss of brak
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Nov 2, 2010 - category: BrakesHydrolock
Hydrolock is a situation where a fluid, usually water, fills a combustion chamber to a point where combustion stops or compression cannot occur. Severe damage to the connecting rods and engine seizure
created: Mar 11, 2011 - last edited: Mar 19, 2011 - category: EngineIdiot Light
"Idiot light" is a term used to describe the dashboard indicator lights based on the idea that the light comes on only when a preventable problem has occurred, such as low oil. The idea is that gen
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsIdle Air Bleed Screw
An idle air bleed screw is a screw that allows air to enter the carburetor when the throttle is closed so that the engine can idle. It is found in place of an idle speed screw on a carburetor.
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemIdle Air Control Valve
The idle air control valve, or IAC valve, is a device that delivers air to the engine by bypassing the throttle blades. It increases the idle speed to prevent stalling. The IAC valve is used in fuel i
created: Jun 21, 2010 - last edited: Jun 21, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemIdle Mixture Screw
An idle mixture screw is a screw on a carburetor that controls the proportion of the fuel/air mixture.
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemIdle Speed Screw
The idle speed screw is a screw on the bottom of a carburetor that prevents the throttle from closing completely.
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemIdle Stop Solenoid
The idle stop solenoid is a plunger on the carburetor that prevents the car from continuing to idle after the ignition switch is turn off by closing the throttle completely.
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemIgnition Coil
The ignition coil, also called spark coil, is a transformer in the ignition system that amplifies the low voltage from the battery to a high voltage needed to spark the spark plugs.
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: IgnitionIgnition Module
The ignition module is a component of the ignition system that triggers the ignition coil to fire voltage to the spark plugs.
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: Ignition
