Glossary “cross fire induction” Definition:
When one spark plug firing induces a spark into a near by spark plug wire, causing it to fire at the wrong time.

Glossary “cross groove joint” Definition:
A disc-shaped, inner, constant-velocity universal joint that bolts to a transaxle stub flange and uses balls and V-shaped grooves on the inner and outer races to accommodate the plunging motion of the half-shaft.

Glossary “cross member” Definition:
Any of the tranverse structural or stiffening members of a vehicle frame or underbody structure.

Glossary “cross section” Definition:
A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, generally at 90 degrees to the centerline to show interior details in a drawing.

Glossary “cross fluid contamination” Definition:
When oil and coolant are interchanged with each other. Incorrect fluid added to a system.

Glossary “cross fire” Definition:
The undesired firing of a spark plug, usually induced by an adjacent spark plug wire that is in close proximity.

Glossary “cross drilled crank” Definition:
Crankshaft having two oil passages at right angles to each other in the main journal to provide lubrication for the main and rod bearings.

Glossary “cross circuit short” Definition:
Current flow path between hot wires in two different circuits

Glossary “cross counts” Definition:
Switching rate of the 02 sensor, from rich to lean, and back to rich.