What an ignorant person or dealership tech says the problem is when he or she does not have the mental capacity to properly diagnose an electrical problem in a vehicle. This conclusion is typically drawn after a tech plugs in a scan tool that does not tell him what the problem is and has no clue how to troubleshoot further.

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed