General engine starting techniques The methods for starting an engine with a fuel injection system are the same at any temperature of the outside air and liquid in the engine cooling system. To start,...
Faults in the starting system Malfunctions in the starting system are manifested in the abnormal operation of the starter. The following five main starter malfunctions can be distinguished. 1. The...
Checking the ignition system WARNING: Your vehicle has a smart ignition system (IPSZ) high energy. A voltage of approximately 40,000 V is applied to the high-voltage wires, and although it is not...
Checking the engine power system The main indicator of the health of the engine power system is the fuel pressure in the fuel rail. But first, we recommend checking the condition of the air filter ( cm....
Fuel Injection System Malfunctions The car uses a system of distributed fuel injection with feedback. Distributed injection is called because fuel is injected into each cylinder by a separate nozzle. The...
Idling has disappeared Determination of the causes of this malfunction requires special diagnostic equipment, so in this case, contact a service station that specializes in repairing cars with...
Interruptions in the engine In case of interruptions, the engine runs unstable at idle, does not develop sufficient power, and consumes gasoline excessively. In addition, the failure of the exhaust...
The car is jerking Jerk at the moment of the beginning of the movement Jerks during acceleration Jerks in steady motion With regard to a car, a jerk is a short-term spontaneous change in...
Jerk at the moment of the beginning of the movement At the moment of the beginning of the movement, there is more often an extreme case of a jerk - a failure. The most unpleasant sensations are associated precisely with...
Jerks during acceleration The cause of jerks during acceleration can be, as in the previous case, insufficient fuel pressure in the fuel rail. The electronic engine control unit, having received...
Jerks in steady motion Such jerks are most often caused by a malfunction of the ignition system. Diagnosis and repair needed (see sect. 10 «electrical equipment»). On the way, you can try to...
The car accelerates badly So in the engine compartment there are nodes, the malfunction of which affects the dynamics of the car. There are many reasons for the deterioration of the dynamics, the...
Engine stalled while driving Sooner or later, every driver can get into a situation where the car, which a few moments ago obeyed all commands, suddenly stops responding to pressing the gas pedal,...
Oil pressure dropped Checking the lubrication system Your vehicle's instrument cluster has a low oil pressure warning light in the engine. For reliable operation of the engine, it is...
Checking the lubrication system 1. Open the hood. Do not rush to immediately check the engine oil level - let it drain into the oil sump, this will take two to three minutes. During this time,...
Engine overheating Checking the cooling system When the engine is running, a good cooling system maintains optimal temperature conditions. Malfunctions in the cooling system can cause the...
Checking the cooling system At the first signs of overheating, if the arrow of the temperature gauge has gone into the red zone, but there are no clouds of steam coming out from under the hood,...
The battery does not charge Checking electrical equipment There are two sources of current in a car - a battery and a generator. The battery is used when starting the engine and for supplying the...
Checking electrical equipment 1. Check if the alternator drive belt is broken. If there is a break, replace the belt ( cm. «Accessory drive belt replacement» ). 2. If the belt is intact, check its...
Starting the engine from external current sources If it is not possible to start the engine due to a partial or complete discharge of the battery, then you can use the battery of another car to start. To connect the...
Electrical faults Most often, during the daily operation of the car, electrical equipment malfunctions occur. For objective reasons, the repair of electrical equipment should preferably...
There was a knock in the engine If it seemed to you that during the operation of the engine there were sounds that were not there before, immediately check whether everything is in order with the...
Knocks in the suspension and transmission If extraneous knocks appear in the suspension of a moving car, it is necessary to immediately establish their source, regardless of whether it is a constant knock or...
Vibration and bumps in the steering wheel The cause of knocks from below can be malfunctions of not only the suspension, but also the steering of the car. WARNING: The condition of the steering significantly...
Problems with the brakes The brake system of your car is equipped with a vacuum booster, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and quite efficient. Reduced braking efficiency, skidding of the car...
Bleeding the brake system If the brake pedal has become «soft», and with several successive clicks it becomes «harder», which means that air has entered the hydraulic brake actuator. To remove...
Checking the brake system 1. The reason for the loss of braking efficiency may be the unsatisfactory operation of the vacuum booster. For its express check, press the brake pedal several times...
Wheel puncture A tire puncture is a nuisance that every driver faces sooner or later. The air from a punctured wheel can escape quickly or slowly, it depends on the size of the object...
Wheel replacement WARNING: Be careful when replacing a punctured wheel. Perhaps it was pierced by intruders to steal valuables from the car while you are busy replacing it. 1. Open the...