The engine will not start General techniques for starting an engine 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, simply turn...
Fuel injection system faults The car uses a distributed fuel injection system with feedback. It is called distributed injection because the fuel is injected into each cylinder by a separate nozzle. The fuel injection system allows to reduce the...
Idle speed is gone To determine the causes of this malfunction, special diagnostic equipment is required, so in this case we recommend contacting a service station specializing in the repair of cars with injection engines. However, it...
Engine misfires When interruptions occur, the engine runs unevenly at idle, does not develop sufficient power, and consumes gasoline at an increased rate. Interruptions are usually explained by a malfunction of the injectors or...
Diagnostics of engine condition by external condition of spark plugs 1. Normal candle. Brown or grayish-yellowish color and slight wear of the electrodes. Exact match of the heat value of the spark plug to the engine and operating conditions. Helpful Hint: When replacing spark plugs with...
The car moves in jerks In relation to a car, a jerk is a short-term spontaneous change in the engine crankshaft speed regardless of the accelerator pedal position. In everyday operation, as a rule, there are series of jerks. The extreme case...
The car accelerates poorly Thus, in the underhood space there are units, the malfunction of which affects the dynamics of the car. There are many reasons for the deterioration of dynamics, the main ones are the following. 1. Engine malfunction -...
The engine stalled while driving Warning: Please note that when the engine is not running, the effectiveness of the vehicle's braking system is reduced, so more force may be required on the brake pedal to stop. The same applies to power steering....
Oil pressure dropped Your vehicle's instrument cluster has a low engine oil pressure warning light. To ensure reliable engine operation, the engine's lubrication system must be kept at a sufficiently high pressure at all times. Warning. If...
Engine overheating When the engine is running, a properly functioning cooling system maintains the optimum temperature conditions. Malfunctions in the cooling system can lead to engine overheating. If you miss this moment, unpleasant...
The battery is not recharging There are two sources of current in the car - the battery and the generator. The battery is used to start the engine and to supply the starter and other consumers with 12 V electric current when the engine is not...
Starting the engine from external power sources If you cannot start the engine due to a partially or completely discharged battery, you can use another car's battery to start it. To connect the battery- «donor» use special connecting cables with clamps of the type...
Electrical equipment faults Most often, electrical equipment malfunctions occur during everyday use of a car. For objective reasons, it is preferable for electrical equipment repairs to be carried out by qualified car service specialists. Warning:...
Extraneous knocking sounds appeared Knocking in the engine If you feel that the engine is making sounds that were not there before, immediately check if everything is OK with the engine. Most often, engine knocking is associated with serious malfunctions,...
Problem with brakes Your car's brake system is equipped with a vacuum booster and is quite effective. A decrease in braking efficiency, skidding of the car when braking should be a signal for an urgent brake check. Warning: Check the brake...
Tire puncture A flat tire is a nuisance that every driver faces sooner or later. Air from a flat tire can escape quickly or slowly, depending on the size of the object that punctured the tire and what tires are installed on the car:...