Why does my Chevy truck keep losing power?
Customers complain about intermittent power outages throughout the vehicle. Sometimes the power door lock starts going off by itself or the dash lights go out. In extreme circumstances the entire truck loses power. Whenever crazy things like this happen my mind starts going to a ground connection problem.
Why does my Chevrolet have intermittent electrical problem?
The likely hood of the positive cable as the root cause of a Chevrolet intermittent electrical problem just got a boost. Interestingly enough, when people have problems with the General Motors positive battery cable they often complain about the power door lock actuators activating by themselves.
What happens when your car loses all power?
Was about to call break down, then suddenly all power came back and I was able to start the car. Assumed it was some electrical glitch, didn’t think much of it. All fine been driving as usual all of last week until today – came back to car, unlocked fine, all power fine and then electrics go completely dead just as I’m turning key to start engine.
Why does my car lose power in hot weather?
If your car is losing power in hot temperatures, it’s important to be aware that your air conditioning uses a portion of your engine’s power. So if you are going on a long journey on a particularly hot day, you might feel like your car just doesn’t have the pull you’d normally expect.
Are there any mechanical problems with my Porsche Cayenne?
Listed below are Porsche Cayenne common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent Cayenne problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.
Why is the ignition coil on my Cayenne not working?
The ignition coils on the Porsche Cayenne V8 have been updated a number of times. A single coil failure is typically a sign of more trouble to come from other coils, so it’s usually best practice to update them all. A failing coil typically stops any spark and sets a misfire code with a completely dead cylinder.
Why is my Check Engine light on on my Porsche Cayenne?
Symptoms: CEL, Loss of Power, Misfire Under Load. There are multiple reasons why a check engine light can be set for misfires. A code scan can reveal which cylinder is misfiring but not usually exactly why. CEL – Misfire – Faulty Ignition Coil. The ignition coils on the Porsche Cayenne V8 have been updated a number of times.
What causes a valve lift fault on a Porsche Cayenne?
A failing front O2 sensor will either not see or cannot react in time to the valve lift gas flow change. The slow response from the O2 sensor is not within the tolerance the engine management system requires and therefore a valve lift fault is set.