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Low fuel/charge or re-fuel/re-charge – Appears when vehicle's fuel tank is nearing empty. Usually shaped like a gas dispenser, or a light next to "E" on the fuel gauge, and (most later cars) a buzzer. In an EV when the battery runs low, usually shaped with the EV charger symbol or the EV battery symbol and in most cases a buzzer or chime.
Older distributor designs used a cam on the distributor shaft that operates the contact breaker (also called points). Opening the points causes a high induction voltage in the ignition coil. [ 1 ] This design was superseded by an electronically controlled ignition coil with a sensor (usually Hall effect or optical) to control the timing of the ...
Not sure when the car you rely on is about to give up the ghost? Check for these sometimes hidden warning signs so you can figure out your next steps.
The contact breaker is operated by an engine-driven cam.On an engine with a distributor, the contact breaker can be found beneath the distributor cap.The position of the contact breaker is set so that it opens (and hence generates a spark) at exactly the optimum moment to ignite the fuel/air mixture.
A check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), is a tell-tale that a computerized engine-management system uses to indicate a malfunction or problem with the vehicle ranging from minor (such as a loose gas cap) to serious (worn spark plugs, engine problems or a faulty oil valve, etc.).
Engine bay lighting; Fog light (also called foglamp) Spotlight; Headlight (also called headlamp) Headlight motor; Interior light and lamp, Center dome, Vanity-Sun visor and rear side, Floor and Door-front, back, Boot lamp or Trunk lamp; License plate lamp (also called number plate lamp or registration plate lamp) Side lighting
The Duraspark II ignition system is a common upgrade [1] for older Ford cars equipped with a points-type ignition. In most cases, the distributor will interchange with the older-style points distributor. The system is similar to some aftermarket systems [2] and the control module may be easily swapped. Duraspark swaps are easy and can be run by ...
While for direct-injection systems, the in-tank fuel pump transports the fuel to the engine, where a separate fuel pump pressurises the fuel (to a much higher pressure). Since the electric pump does not require mechanical power from the engine, it is feasible to locate the pump anywhere between the engine and the fuel tank.