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Defective brake light switch
The brake light switch is a button like switch near the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is pressed, the switch is activated and the brakes light up. If the switch is stuck or otherwise inoperable, o
Defective brake pedal switch
The brake pedal switch is a button near the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is pressed, the button is pressed, activating, the brake lights. If the button is stuck or otherwise inoperable, other dri
Defective catalytic converter
A defective catalytic converter can cause many problems with the exhaust system, and can lead to a reduction in engine power. The catalytic converter is used to clean certain elements from the exhaust
Defective clutch
The clutch is the system of parts that transfers the engine power to the transmission. While it can be operated manually or automatically, failure in this system has similar symptoms. Most notably, an
Defective clutch linkage
The clutch linkage is the set of parts from the clutch pedal to the clutch release bearing. If it is damaged or disconnected, the driver will be unable to change gears.
Defective Clutch Release Bearing
The clutch release bearing separates the flywheel from the clutch disc. If the bearing is defective, it can cause two main problems: 1) The clutch disc will not be able to separate from the flywheel,
Defective clutch slave cylinder
A hydraulic clutch linkage uses a master cylinder and a slave cylinder to disengage the clutch in a manual transmission. The clutch pedal actuates the master cylinder, which actuates the slave cylinde
Defective distributor or timing device
A defective distributor or timing device(such as the computer) will fire the spark plugs at the wrong time. This can lead to reduced engine power and stalling.
Defective Door Lock Sensor
The door lock sensor is a device installed in or near the door latch that sends signals to the security system. If the sensor is defective, the security system can be activated when there is not intru
Defective drive axle
A defective drive axle, the axle that is delivering the power, can cause a the vehicle to drift to one side or create excess vibration over smooth roads.