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A gauge is at a point needing attention
The various gauges on the dashboard measure a number of things. For example, the temperature gauge measures the coolant temperature. Each gauge has a range that is considered normal. If the gauge rise
A gauge is borderline on its mark to set the light
A gauge just at the point at which an alert is triggered, can cause warning lights to activate and deactivate. One example is the temperature gauge. If the engine temperature is very high, but the coo
AC compressor has no charge or an overcharge
The AC compressor is a main part of the air conditioning system that circulates refrigerant. Without the proper amount of refrigerant, it cannot function properly. If the air conditioning system is lo
AC compressor has no power
An AC compressor that is not receiving power cannot circulate refrigerant through the air conditioning system. If the rest of the car is running normally, the connections to the compressor may be at f
AC compressor inadequate operation
The AC compressor may not be functioning properly. This can include failure to compress the refrigerant gas to a high enough pressure, failure to deliver the refrigerant to the condenser, or failure t
Accelerator cable worn or binding
The accelerator cable can wear out, or bind to other parts of the accelerator assembly. This will cause difficulty in controlling the throttle with the gas pedal. The pedal can get stuck, or be hard t
Air bag system failure
If any component in the air bag system fails permanently or intermittently, a warning light will come on during the failure. This is an indication that the air bag may not deploy in the event of a cra
Air flow over the glass is too moist
Moisture in the air can condense on the windshield, creating a fog. A simple remedy is to turn on your defroster. The windshield may collect more fog at first, but then it will evaporate as the warm a
Air intake system restricted
The air intake can be restricted by debris, which will prevent the proper amount of air from entering the engine.