Sentence examples for sticking open from inspiring English sources

The company also said it would install brake override systems on many vehicles, meant to prevent the car's electronic throttle from sticking open.

He was the author of a number of discoveries relating to the telegraph industry, including a self-adjusting relay that solved the problem of circuits sticking open or shut, and a telegraph printer — a precursor of what was later called the Teletype machine.

He was the author of a number of discoveries relating to the telegraph industry, including a self-adjusting relay that solved the problem of circuits sticking open or shut, and a telegraph printer a precursor of what was later called the Teletype machine.

This was due to the injector sticking open which was seen by a sharp increase in the exhaust temperature.

VOLKSWAGEN Owners of some 2004-8 VolkS.U.V. Touareg S.U.V.'s may find their door handles stuck open.

He had hit his brakes, suggesting to other drivers that his throttle was stuck open.

The valve became stuck open, releasing large amounts of cooling water and causing the nuclear reactor to overheat.

The two major recalls involved pedals that could stick open or floor mats that could become entangled in the pedals.

On one of his crashes, the snowmobile's throttle stuck open, and the machine zoomed full speed toward spectators.

The studio walls were lined on both sides with fickle windows, which would either stick open, unbudgeable, or fly shut with a nasty bang at the slightest touch.

When a valve on the burner became stuck open, he used the chemical heating pack from one of his militarylike food packs to defrost it, Mr. Perlman said.