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Intake Manifold
The intake manifold is a collection of tubes that the engine draws the fuel/air mixture from fuel injectors or carburetor into each cylinder. The mixture is dispersed evenly among the cylinders in or
created: Mar 10, 2009 - last edited: Mar 10, 2009 - category: EngineIntake manifold gasket leak
The intake manifold delivers fuel and air into the combustion chamber. If there is a leak, the engine may not receive all of the fuel/air mixture. It may be diluted by more air being drawn in, or with
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 26, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemIntake Port
The intake port is a passage through which the fuel/air mixture flows into the combustion chamber. It connects the intake manifold to the intake valve.
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: EngineIntake Stroke
The intake stroke is one of the movements in the four stroke engine cycle. It begins when the piston is at top dead center. The exhaust gases have just been expelled. The intake valve opens, and the
created: Jun 26, 2010 - last edited: Jun 26, 2010 - category: EngineIntake Valve
The intake valve, also known as an inlet valve, is a part of the engine that opens to allow the fuel/air mixture into the the combustion chamber.
created: Mar 9, 2009 - last edited: Mar 9, 2009 - category: EngineInterior light bulb is burnt out
A burnt out interior light bulb will prevent the interior lights from illuminating. The interior lights come on when the door is opened or a switch is activated. If the lights are not coming on, this
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jun 30, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesInterior light fuse is blown
The interior light circuit has a fuse that will blow if too much current passes through it. When this occurs, the interior lights will not light up until the fuse is replaced.
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jun 29, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesInterior light relay has failed
The interior lights use a relay to complete the electrical circuit. If this relay fails, the circuit will not be completed when the doors are open or the interior lights are switched on.
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jul 13, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesInterior lights relay is kicking in and out
An interior light relay that is kicking in and out will cause the lights to flicker. As the electrical current is broken and completed, the bulbs turn on and off. If the lights flicker when the do
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jul 13, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesIntermittent headlight wiring connection issue
A connection of the headlight wires that periodically occurs can cause a cycle of dim and normal lights to occur. For example, if the wiring is loose and shifts during driving, the adjustment may brea
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jul 8, 2010 - category: Lights
