Engine testing starts when you open the hood. Is a wire loose? Did a vacuum line fall off ? Do not look for a complicated solution to a simple problem.
There are a number of symptoms, that can point to your Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) failing. But, can also be confused with the same symptoms, caused by issues with, your ignition or fuel injection system. […]
The cooling fan relay essentially functions as, the on/off switch for the engine’s cooling fans. And, is therefore an important electrical component, of the vehicle’s cooling system. Most cooling fans use electric motors, that have […]
The engine power balance test, can be a great way to pinpoint a cylinder, that’s under performing. Most importantly, a cylinder that is not working as well as, the other cylinders in the engine. The […]
After you have done a basic compression test, the next step is a wet compression test. Above all, an engine’s cylinders need a good seal, between the rings and the cylinder walls. Also, between the […]
So, the idle air control valve (IAC), is responsible for managing the engine’s idle speed. Most importantly, the idle air control valve (IAC), is a major management component of the engine. Therefore, decreasing or increasing […]
Every vehicle built since the early 1980’s, has one or more (O2) oxygen sensors, integrated into the exhaust system. So, (O2) oxygen sensors, are used to confirm, that the proper air fuel ratio, is actually […]
When a Crankshaft – Camshaft Position Sensor goes BAD, your vehicle will not start. Distributorless ignition systems (DIS) require a crankshaft position sensor (CKP), and sometimes a camshaft position sensor (CMP). So, the main difference […]
So, to determine the health of a head gasket, between two cylinders, try doing a bubble test. If you believe you have a leak, but just cannot find it, doing a bubble test may be […]
The function of the automatic shutdown (ASD) relay, is to shut off power to major systems. When the key is turned off, as a safety feature. So, when the automatic shutdown (ASD) relay is on; […]
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