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Short in brake light wiring
A short in the brake light wiring can complete the circuit to the brake lights, causing them to remain illuminated when the brakes are not engaged. On the other hand, the wiring may create a short
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 8, 2010 - category: LightsShort in headlight wiring
A short circuit in the headlight wiring can cause a drain on the battery or keep the headlights on all the time. If the current in the headlight wiring jumps the headlight switch or relay, the circuit
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Dec 10, 2010 - category: LightsShort in odometer wiring
A defect in a digital odometer wiring may prevent it from recording the miles traveled or fail to display it all together. Depending on the defect, the wiring may even cause the odometer to add miles
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 9, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsShort in speedometer wiring
A defect in the speedometer wiring will prevent the proper signals from being transfered. The vehicle speed sensor reads the speed of the transmission or wheels, and sends a small electrical current.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 9, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsShort in turn signal wiring
A defect in the turn signal wiring will interfere with the turn signal's ability to operate. The turn signal may not light up when activated, or may remain on. A defect can also alter the rate of the
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 9, 2010 - category: LightsSlave cylinder in a hydraulic clutch is sticking
The slave cylinder in a hydraulic clutch converts the pressure from the master cylinder to the motion separating the clutch disc from the flywheel. If the slave cylinder is sticking, it can prevent th
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jul 13, 2010 - category: Transmission and ClutchSolenoid
A solenoid is a device that converts electrical energy into linear motion.
created: May 11, 2010 - last edited: May 11, 2010 - category: OtherSpark Advance
Spark advance is the adjustment in the ignition timing so that the spark plug fires earlier than it has been.
created: May 11, 2010 - last edited: May 11, 2010 - category: IgnitionSpark Plug
A spark plug is a device used to ignite the fuel air mixture in the combustion chamber.
created: Mar 5, 2009 - last edited: Mar 5, 2009 - category: IgnitionSpark Plug Gap
The spark plug gap is the space between the electrodes than allow an electric spark to jump. This spark ignites the fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber.
created: May 4, 2010 - last edited: May 4, 2010 - category: Ignition
