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What Are the Reasons for a Car Engine's Failure to Ignite?

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Jonathan
09/02/25 2:29am
Under normal conditions of a car engine, faults in the starter or battery can make the engine difficult to start, or even prevent it from starting altogether. Below are the related explanations for an engine's failure to ignite: Battery "Broken Grid" Fault: During startup, only the "clicking" sound of the starter solenoid is heard, or during the first attempt, the starter slowly turns the crankshaft a few times, followed by the "clicking" sound of the starter solenoid, but the crankshaft does not rotate. Starter Relay Sticking: During startup, only a slight "click" sound is heard, with no further response, which is caused by the starter relay sticking. In this case, simply pressing the tail end of the solenoid to force it forward can connect the starter circuit, thereby starting the engine.
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Why is one side of the car audio working while the other is not?

Here are the reasons why one side of the car audio is working while the other is not: 1. It may be that the sound channel is adjusted to one speaker. 2. There may be a break in the speaker power line. You can check the line to see if it is clear or broken. If so, just reconnect the line. 3. The speaker may be damaged. Here is some related information about car audio: 1. Car audio is a radio device installed to relieve the boredom of drivers and passengers during travel. The earliest use was the car AM radio, followed by AM/FM radios, tape players, and later developed into CD players and digital audio compatible with DCC and DAT. 1. Car audio mainly includes three parts: the head unit, speakers, and amplifier. The engine is the most important component of car audio.
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What are the general dimensions of an off-road vehicle?

Off-road vehicles typically have a body length between 4-5 meters, a width of around 1.9 meters, and three height categories: those exceeding 1.7 meters, those below 1.85 meters, and those over 1.9 meters. The length of an off-road vehicle refers to the distance between two vertical planes perpendicular to the vehicle's longitudinal symmetrical plane, touching the outermost protruding points at the front and rear. The width is the distance between two parallel planes aligned with the vehicle's longitudinal symmetrical plane, touching the outermost rigid fixed protruding points on both sides. The height is the distance from the highest point of the vehicle to its supporting plane. Off-road vehicles are specially designed for rugged terrain, primarily referring to vehicles capable of operating on rough ground. Key features include a body-on-frame construction, four-wheel drive, a higher ground clearance, tires with superior traction, elevated exhaust pipes, greater horsepower, and robust bumpers. National regulations stipulate specific dimensions for vehicles. According to the national standard "GB1589-89," the total width of a vehicle excludes side mirrors. The width limitation ensures adequate lateral clearance for overtaking between adjacent lanes. This means that under national standards, vehicle width data is significant in providing sufficient space during overtaking, preventing accidents due to excessive width or situations where road markings are narrower than the vehicle. Additionally, national regulations stipulate that the total width of a vehicle must not exceed 2.5 meters to meet the requirements of public road usage.
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What Does EPS Mean in a Car?

eps, or Electric Power Steering, refers to a power steering system that relies on an electric motor to provide auxiliary torque. It uses the power generated by the motor to assist the driver in steering. More related information is as follows: 1. This system directly provides steering assistance through an electric power machine, eliminating the need for a power steering oil pump, hoses, hydraulic oil, transmission belt, and pulley mounted on the engine, saving energy and protecting the environment. 2. When the driver operates the steering wheel, the torque sensor detects the steering direction and the magnitude of the torque, sending a voltage signal to the electronic control unit. Based on the torque voltage signal, steering direction, and vehicle speed signal detected by the torque sensor, the electronic control unit sends commands to the motor controller, enabling the motor to output steering assistance torque of corresponding magnitude and direction, thereby generating auxiliary power.
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Which Type of Windshield Washer Fluid Should Be Used for Cars in Summer?

In summer, it is recommended to use windshield washer fluid specifically designed for summer. While winter windshield washer fluid can still be used, it is not ideal. The main difference is that summer-specific windshield washer fluid contains insect dissolving agents, which can quickly remove insect residues from the windshield. Below are the functions of windshield washer fluid: 1. When the transparency of the front windshield decreases, spraying windshield washer fluid can restore a clear and bright view. This is particularly important during nighttime driving, as dust on the glass can scatter light. Spraying windshield washer fluid helps maintain the windshield in optimal transparency. 2. Windshield washer fluid also has anti-fog properties, forming a single-molecule protective layer on the glass surface. This protective film prevents the formation of fog droplets, ensuring the windshield remains clear and the view unobstructed. 3. Additionally, windshield washer fluid has anti-static properties, eliminating static charges on the glass surface. It also contains various corrosion inhibitors, making it safe for all types of metals, car paint, and rubber, with no corrosive effects.
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Can I Continue Driving with Engine Malfunction and Car Shaking?

It is not advisable to drive when the engine malfunction light is on. Car shaking could be caused by a misfiring cylinder (where one cylinder fails to ignite), excessive carbon buildup in the throttle body, or a faulty ignition coil. If the engine malfunction indicator light occasionally illuminates, it may indicate a sensor issue in the electronic control system (such as the throttle position sensor), a malfunctioning actuator, or a problem within the ignition system. Solutions for an illuminated engine malfunction light: 1. Most vehicle warning lights are triggered by fuel emission system issues. When the light is on, try starting and turning off the engine three times, then observe whether the warning light remains illuminated. 2. If the light persists, promptly visit a repair shop to diagnose the trouble code and determine whether the issue lies with the engine or a sensor. If the light turns off, it may be an intermittent fault and does not require immediate inspection. 3. The warning light operates on this principle: When the onboard computer receives data from the oxygen sensor indicating that exhaust emissions significantly exceed national standards and cannot self-correct within the standard range, the engine control unit will activate the emissions warning light (yellow pollution light) on the dashboard to alert the owner to inspect the cause at a service station.
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How to Check if the Front Wheel Bearings Are Bad?

The most obvious sign of front wheel bearing damage is a humming noise after the car has been driven. To determine if the front wheel bearings are damaged, listen carefully for this noise while driving. Here are the details: 1. Another method is to rotate the tire with your right hand while placing your left hand on the shock absorber spring to sense vibrations. If the spring vibrates significantly, it indicates bearing damage. Damaged front wheel bearings increase friction, generating high heat in the vehicle immediately after driving. If you touch it at this time, it will feel very hot. If the noise is due to the bearing, try turning the steering wheel while driving—if the noise disappears when turning left but persists when turning right, it suggests an issue with the left front bearing, and vice versa for the right side. 2. You can also pull over temporarily and check the wheel hub temperature. Feel each of the four wheel hubs to see if their temperatures are roughly the same. If the difference is minimal, the driver can proceed slowly to a repair station for further inspection.
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