Common questions

What causes an electrical cable to overload?

What causes an electrical cable to overload?

The heat may come from an external source or may be generated by the resistance to current flow in the conductor – a particular problem if the cable is overloaded and/or underrated for the application. Electrical overloading normally occurs when the cable is underrated for the application or when too much load is being placed on the cable.

What happens when the horizontal cable on a shift cable is broken?

If the horizontal cable is broken, you won’t be able to shift into any gear. If the vertical cable is broken, you’ll be able to get into 3rd and fourth, but all other gears will seem non-existent. If both cables are broken, you can swivel the shift and any which direction freely without any noise or resistance from the transmission.

Can a broken shifter cable cause a car to not go into gear?

If your car doesn’t seem to want to go into gear at all, it might not be a faulty transmission – It could just be a broken shifter cable. If the cable is broken, you’ll be able to move the shifter into any position, but the transmission will stay in the same gear.

What are the symptoms of a bad accelerator cable?

Common signs include damage to the outer covering, delayed accelerator response time, and problems with cruise control. 1. Damage to the outer covering 2. Delayed accelerator response time

What happens if your shifter cable stretches too far?

When the cable stretches too far, you may not be able to properly engage park, or manually select first gear. When the cable is stretched this much, it can also prevent you from turning the ignition all the way off, or removing the ignition key.

Are there any problems with my GMC Truck?

GMC problems. If you own a vehicle, you know that it will eventually have problems, and GMC vehicles are no exception. All vehicles have parts that wear over time or with heavy use, and will eventually fail. Although GMC vehicles enjoy a reputation for rugged dependability, they can still break down and require repair.

What causes a GMC CK HVAC unit to malfunction?

This is caused by an open Switched +12V power transistor, or it could possibly be caused by a defective blower speed switch. This is caused by a shorted Switched +12V power transistor, or it could possibly be caused by a defective blower speed switch.

What does switched + 12v do on a GMC CK?

The purpose of Switched +12V is to prevent the AC compressor from running when the blower is not running. Without the blower the evaporator and AC lines could ice up. It is a mystery why GM / AC Delco decided to disable all other functions such as Mode and Recirculation doors when the blower is not running.

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Ruth Doyle