AutoRepairPit.com Car Self Help, Autos News, Car Manual

The Definition of P0214 Trouble Code P0214 is a trouble code notifying the vehicle’s owner that there might be an issue with the cold start injector number 2 in the engine. The driver might also see this code along with trouble code P0213. There can also be a possibility of misfire and incorrect fuel mixture conditions when this code is being displayed. The Meaning of P0214 Trouble Code P0214 will appear on the vehicle when the ECM is detecting an …

Meaning P0213 Code A possible malfunction on Cold Start Injector 1 P0213 is a diagnostic code that occurs when the engine control module gets a signal that there is an issue with the cold start number 1 fuel injector. When this happens, the check engine light will be switched on automatically to notify that there is an out-of-range performance that is occurring in the engine. Usually, the vehicles that can have this problem arises on its engine include Dodge, Chevy, …

What is the definition of code P0176? Code P0176 means that there is a malfunction on the fuel composition sensor circuit. What the P0176 Code Means When the engine control module (ECM) detects an abnormal signal from the engine’s sensor for flex fuel, then the system will trigger the resulting trouble code of P0176. The main objective of sensors for flex fuels is to make it possible to measure the level of ethanol that is contained in the gasoline inside …

When an engine mixes the air and fuel needed for combustion, there is a chance that the mixture has too much air. When that happens, the mixture is called lean mixture and the powertrain control module (PCM) will set fault codes. In Ford vehicles, there are two codes for this occurrence, which are Ford P0171 for cylinder bank 1, and P0174 for cylinder bank 2. A code reader or scan tool can be connected into the vehicle diagnostic connector. When …

EVAP, which is a shortened name for Evaporative Emission Control System, is a mechanism used in an engine to prevent the leaking of gasoline vapors from the fuel system and fuel tank into the atmosphere. The EVAP system is built in a way that it doesn’t need constant maintenance, but occasional damages can happen and turn the check engine light on. There is also a possibility of a vehicle failing in an OBD II plug-in emission test. On vehicles that …

Four basic every engine need to start: good compression, sufficient cranking speed, fuel and adequate ignition voltage. Now, you know if an engine fails to start, assuming one of requires essential ingredients is missing. The difficult part is to judge which one that missing. You need to analyze more to find the source the problem. Probably you are dealing with a battery or starter problem when the engine won’t crank. Assuming starter is the source of the issue, check if …

What should do when the Temperature Warning Light is ON Your engine could be damaged when you insist on driving the vehicle when the temperature warning light is on. When the warning is is on, it tells the engine is running too hot (overheating). If the cooling system is working normally and it filled properly, the engine should not overheat. So, stop the driving and pull over then shut off the vehicle and wait for the engine to cool down. …

Spark Knock is a pinging noise, rattling or knocking which might be heard while the engine is working hard under load (passing on the highway, towing a trailer, driving up a mountain, etc.) or is accelerating. When the fuel is detonating it called spark knock. Detonation is when the fuel explodes rather than burning. It happens when there is compression and to much heat in the combustion chamber. It’s comparable to preignition, but preignition is when the fuel ignites before …

Typically service of life (car battery life) for wet cell lead-acid car batteries about 4 to 5 years, and in hot climate area sometimes have less limited service life about 3 years. When end of life service life of battery has been reached, in some case on cold weather the battery won’t provide enough cranking amps to start the engine, or it won’t hold or accept a charge anymore. When battery has 5 to 7 years old, most of them …

Have you ever experienced with an car overheating (engine overheating)? 195 to 220 degrees Fahrenheit (90 to 104 degrees Celsius) is a “normal” temperature range where the most engine operates. To get proper emissions control, good economy and fuel performance, it is important to have a relatively constant operating temperature. However the engine will overheating when the engine to run hotter than normal and it will causing a problems. Water and ethylene glycol antifreeze is a mixture content (with a …