Sentences with phrase «ignition problems in»

I don't know if the Altezza (Lexus IS in the States) has had ignition problems in the past.

The lack of action when General Motors found out about a series of ignition problems in their vehicles is just the latest example.

Orange sparks could mean ignition problem in the coil, a bad ground or too much resistance.

Not exact matches

Problems with the ignition switch were identified within the company as early as 2001 in a pre-production report for the model year 2003 Saturn Ion, according to documents provided last year to the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

One woman in Mission Ignition offered her lab tests which illustrate some of the principles of thyroid issues and how they connect to other hormonal problems.

But just the come - and - go problem, power loss in certain ranges, and backfiring, all sound exactly like ignition system problems

It's not a problem in the ignition system under the hood.

Problem is, when I turn the ignition on, the check engine light doesn't come up for about 4 minutes 30 seconds and in that time I am unable to start the car.

Victims, or their families, must prove that a problem with the GM ignition switch was the «proximate cause» of a crash that caused death or injury; GM has said the ignition - switch fault in small cars like the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion, caused 54 accidents and 13 deaths.

After diagnosis it looks like the ignition switch, when it does the no crank I can hold the key in the start position and wobble the key - lock cylinder around and it will crank, its like it does not quite engage the switch when the interior temps get to a certain point, strange issue I have never run into before but think I found the problem or least narrowed it down to the switch or gears.

Apparently headliner issues, ignition coil problems and in my prior vehicle a heat shield issue which became a huge issue for me over time, are not exclusive to just me or bad luck.

All are traits she will call upon as she is challenged to explain why, with her background in manufacturing, she was not aware of the faulty - ignition problem before December.

The details are here on my answer to my original «car won't start under strange circumstances» problem (basically, the fuse socket's connection to the ignition system was lost due to bits of broken copper wire stuck deep in the socket, from an earlier broken fuse having been «fixed» with wire under a previous owner).

If you see spark go to the next step, if not you have a problem in the ignition system.

Anyway, in my mind this definitely points to an ignition problem.

The result is an incorrect air - fuel mixture than can create a number of problems, such as hard starting, a rough idle, hesitation, misfiring or a drop in fuel economy — issues that could, without proper diagnosis, seem to have other causes, such as incorrect ignition timing or fouled spark plugs.

This would point towards a problem with the ignition switch circuits, in that turning the key has no effect - do any of the other electronics work?

If it still won't start, the problem is most likely in your ignition switch.

It is possible that the key can be in the first of the three ignition positions without causing the problem, but I'm not going to try and find out.

The problem could also be in your ignition switch or with the cars immobilizer but I'd rule out a low battery first.

30 minutes later, with the car having done nothing but sat parked for those 30 minutes, I tried to start the car to go somewhere, but while the starter motor and fan start fine (so the electrics seem good still unlike the previous problem), the engine doesn't join in - the starter cranks and makes the normal whup - whup - whup sound, the fan whirs until I release the ignition, but no gas ignition.

The problem: In vehicles with a gate - type shifter, pressing the Start / Stop button may not turn off the ignition.

The Problem: The electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in Park.

However, vehicle rollaway can still be a problem in vehicles equipped with a keyless ignition or push - button start feature when the vehicle has been turned off and not shifted into park.

There have been reports that auto journalists who drove the new Cobalt in 2004 complained about the ignition key problem.

The mechanic will check the other systems in your vehicle's ignition system, such as the starter, battery, and alternator, to make sure those parts are not causing the problem.

The most - reported problem is with the 2003 Ford Focus for key won't turn in the ignition.

In May 2014 the NHTSA fined the company $ 35 million for failing to recall cars with faulty ignition switches for a decade, despite knowing there was a problem with the switches.

A misfire under load is typically caused by a problem in the secondary ignition system (i.e. plugs, wires, coil pack).

Vibration at idle is typically due to faulty motor / transmission mounts, rough idle which is an engine management problem (sensors, fuel, ignition), engine imbalance (harmonic balancer, etc.), or faults in any of the rotating elements (accessories such as the alternator) that...

Common problems: A faulty ignition switch lock cylinder (tumbler) causing the key not to turn in the ignition was very common in earlier models.

Common problems include various transmission issues, leaking radiators in the 2006 model, electrical problems, faulty ignition switch, bad wheel bearings, bad ignition coils, throttle body and emission control system faults.

Had persistent overnight phantom battery drain for the first 6 weeks until we identified the problem as a damaged 6 stack CD player that was trying to load and eject jammed CDs all night PLUS a worn out ignition lock that allowed the key to be removed in the «Acc» position.

In cases like this, to prevent future problems, your mechanic may recommend to replace all three rear ignition coils.

In 14 categories ranking the engine, transmission, fuel, electrical and ignition systems, suspension, brakes, exhaust, air conditioning and other items, the Premier / Monaco had more than the average number of reported problems.

OnStar has plenty of uses beyond theft and the age old problem of leaving the keys in the ignition.

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A few problems I have encounterd: Horn blowing in the middle of the night, locked out of the vehicle, Windshield wipers turning on for no reason, windows going up and down when the vehicle is parked, radio changing stations for no reason, lights blinking on and off while parked and now the ignition system as failed.

The problem lies in a binding solenoid latch which may allow drivers to remove the key from the ignition prior to the vehicle's shifter being placed in «Park.»

«key stuck in the ignition» has been an intermittent problem for over a year.

Subaru addresses this problem by altering the programming in the Engine Control Module to delay ignition timing, making the exhaust gasses hotter, which helps the catalytic converter heat up sooner, reducing emissions.

Diagnostic fault codes were stored in the computer's memory, and cycling the ignition key three times would allow the computer to flash the trouble codes through the check - engine light for diagnosis of some problems.

In February 2014, General Motors acknowledged the problem and issued a public apology to the families of at least 14 people who have been killed and more than 17 who were injured from the faulty ignition switch.

The latest from General Motors is that millions of automobiles will be recalled for a faulty ignition switch and other problems are just the latest in bad news for consumers.

General Motors (GM) has taken center stage over its ignition switch problem, which has been linked to drivers» catastrophic injuries and in some cases, death.

Drunk driving is such a problem in the state of New York that Leandra's Law, enacted in 2010, requires any driver convicted with a DUI to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles at their own expense.

The problem driver restriction and ignition interlock device is required under the authority contained in section 3.2 (4)(c) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

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