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 Attention! Your vehicle has a microprocessor ignition system (IPSZ) high energy. A voltage of approximately 40,000 V is applied to the high-voltage wires, and although...
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 (see...
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 With regard to a car, a jerk is a short-term spontaneous change in the engine speed, regardless of the position of the accelerator pedal. In daily operation, as a rule,...
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 Your vehicle's instrument cluster has a low oil pressure warning light in the engine. For reliable operation of the engine, it is necessary that a sufficiently high...
Engine overheating When the engine is running, a good cooling system maintains optimal temperature conditions. Malfunctions in the cooling system can cause the engine to overheat. If you...
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 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 starter and other consumers...
Checking electrical equipment 1. Check if the alternator drive belt is broken. If there is a break, replace the belt (see « Checking the accessory drive belt »). 2. If the belt is intact, check and,...
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...
There were 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. Attention! The state of the steering significantly...
Brake system malfunctions 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...
Puncture and wheel replacement 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...