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,...
Malfunctions in the starting system Malfunctions in the starting system manifest themselves in abnormal operation of the starter. The following five main starter malfunctions can be identified. 1. The...
Checking the ignition system WARNING: Your vehicle is equipped with a high-energy microprocessor-controlled ignition system (HEISS). The high-voltage wires carry approximately 40,000 volts, and...
Checking the engine fuel system The main indicator of the engine fuel system health is the fuel pressure in the fuel rail. But first, we recommend checking the condition of the air filter ( see...
Fuel injection system faults The car uses a distributed fuel injection system with feedback. The injection is called distributed because the fuel is injected into each cylinder by a separate nozzle....
Idle speed is gone To determine the causes of this malfunction, special diagnostic equipment is required, so in this case, contact a service station specializing in the repair of cars with...
Engine misfires When interruptions occur, the engine runs unstably at idle, does not develop sufficient power, and consumes gasoline at an increased rate. In addition, the exhaust gas...
The car moves in jerks A jerk at the start of movement Jerks during acceleration Jerks during steady motion In relation to a car, a jerk is a short-term spontaneous change in the engine...
A jerk at the start of movement At the moment of starting the movement, the extreme case of jerking - failure - often occurs. The most unpleasant sensations are associated with the delay in the...
Jerks during acceleration The cause of jerks during acceleration may be, as in the previous case, insufficient fuel pressure in the fuel rail. The electronic engine control unit, having received...
Jerks during steady motion Such jerks are most often caused by a malfunction of the ignition system. Diagnostics and repair are necessary (see Section 10 "Electrical Equipment"). On the road, you...
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...
The engine stalled while driving Sooner or later, every driver can get into a situation when the car, which just a few moments ago obeyed all commands, suddenly stops responding to pressing the gas...
Oil pressure dropped Checking the lubrication system Your vehicle's instrument cluster has a low engine oil pressure warning light. To ensure reliable engine operation, the engine's...
Checking the lubrication system 1. Open the hood. Do not rush to check the oil level in the engine right away - let it drain into the oil pan, this will take two to three minutes. During this time,...
Engine overheating Checking the cooling system When the engine is running, a properly functioning cooling system maintains the optimum temperature conditions. Malfunctions in the cooling...
Checking the cooling system At the first signs of overheating, if the temperature gauge needle has moved into the red zone, but no clouds of steam are escaping from under the hood, turn on the...
The battery is not recharging Checking electrical equipment The car has two sources of current - the battery and the generator. The battery is used to start the engine and to supply 12 V electric...
Checking electrical equipment 1. Check if the alternator drive belt is broken. If it is broken, replace the belt ( see "Replacing the accessory drive belt" ). 2. If the belt is intact, check its...
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. Use special connecting cables with...
Electrical equipment faults Most often, electrical equipment malfunctions occur during everyday use of a car. For objective reasons, electrical equipment repairs should preferably be carried out by...
There was a knocking noise 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...
Knocking in suspension and transmission If extraneous knocking sounds appear in the suspension of a moving vehicle, it is necessary to immediately determine their source, regardless of whether the knocking is...
Vibration and shock on the steering wheel Knocking sounds from below may be caused not only by faults in the suspension, but also in the vehicle's steering. WARNING: The condition of the steering system has a...
Brake problems Your car's brake system is equipped with a vacuum booster, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and is quite effective. A decrease in braking efficiency, skidding of the car...
Bleeding the brake system If the brake pedal becomes "soft" and becomes "harder" after several consecutive presses, this means that air has entered the hydraulic brake drive. To remove air from...
Checking the brake system 1. The reason for the loss of braking efficiency may be poor operation of the vacuum booster. To quickly check it, press the brake pedal several times with the engine...
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...
Wheel replacement WARNING: Be careful when changing a flat tire. It may have been punctured by thieves in order to steal valuables from the car while you are busy changing it. 1. Open the...