The trunk open warning light is designed to alert the driver when the vehicle detects that the trunk lid is not fully closed. In most modern vehicles, this warn...
The windshield washer fluid warning light comes on when the vehicle detects that the washer fluid level is low or when the fluid level sensor detects an insuffi...
Asphalt potholes are more than an inconvenience for drivers. Hitting a pothole, especially at high speed, can place a sudden and severe load on the vehicle's su...
Modern vehicles rely on several electronic control units to manage the engine, transmission, emissions system, fuel system, ignition, and many other functions. ...
The P02CF OBD-II trouble code means that the engine control module (ECM/PCM) has determined that the learned fuel-injector offset correction for cylinder #2 has...
The Transmission Speed Sensor (TSS) is an important component used by the transmission control system to determine how fast the transmission or one of its rotat...
The canister valve is an important part of a vehicle’s EVAP (Evaporative Emission Control) system. Its main purpose is to control the flow of fuel vapors stored...
The brake master cylinder is one of the most important components of a vehicle's hydraulic braking system. Its main job is to convert the force applied to the b...
Paint splashes on a car can happen during road construction, building painting, spray-painting work, body-shop repairs, or even when another vehicle is being pa...
The air filter is one of the basic components of an internal combustion engine's air intake system. Its main purpose is to prevent dust, dirt, sand, insects, an...
The crankcase ventilation system is an important part of a modern internal combustion engine. Its job is to control the gases that accumulate inside the crankca...
A transmission position sensor detects the selected gear or transmission position and sends this information to the transmission control system. It is especiall...