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, just turn on the starter without touching the...
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 starter does not turn on. The reasons are a...
Checking the ignition system Attention! Your vehicle has a microprocessor ignition system (IPSZ) high energy. A voltage of approximately 40,000 V is supplied to the high-voltage wires, and although it is not life-threatening at a low current...
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 «Replacing the air filter element» ), because this...
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 fuel injection system reduces the toxicity of...
Idling has disappeared To determine the causes of this malfunction, special diagnostic equipment is required, therefore, in this case, we advise you to contact a service station that specializes in repairing cars with injection engines....
Interruptions in the engine During interruptions, the engine idles unevenly, does not develop sufficient power, and consumes gasoline excessively. Interruptions are usually due to a malfunction of the injectors or the electric fuel pump (see...
Engine diagnostics by appearance of spark plugs 1. Normal candle. Brown or greyish-yellowish color and slight wear of the electrodes. Exact match of the thermal value of the spark plug for the engine and operating conditions. Note. When replacing spark plugs with new...
The car is jerking In relation to a car, a jerk is a short-term spontaneous change in the engine speed, regardless of the position of the pedal «gas». In daily operation, as a rule, there are a series of jerks. The limiting case of a jerk...
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 main ones are as follows. 1. Engine malfunction -...
Engine stalled while driving Sooner or later, every driver can find himself in a situation where the car, which a few moments ago obeyed all commands, suddenly stops responding to pressing the pedal «gas», and the red lights on the dashboard light...
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 pressure is constantly provided in the engine...
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 miss this moment, unpleasant consequences may...
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 with an electric current of 12 V when the engine is...
Checking electrical equipment 1. Check for a broken accessory drive belt. If there is a break, replace the belt (see «Replacing accessory drive belts» ) and adjust its tension (see «Checking the tension of the accessory drive belt» ). 2. If the belt...
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 battery «donor» use special connecting cables with...
Electrical faults Most often, during the daily operation of the car, electrical equipment malfunctions occur. For objective reasons, it is preferable that the repair of electrical equipment is carried out by qualified car service...
Extraneous knocks appeared Knocks 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 engine. Most often, a knock in the...
Problems with the brakes The braking system of your car is equipped with a vacuum booster and is quite effective. Reduced braking efficiency, skidding of the car during braking should be a signal for an urgent brake test. Attention! Regularly...
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 air from the system, it is necessary to bleed the...
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 with the engine off to remove the vacuum in the...
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 that punctured the wheel, and on which tires are...
Replacing a punctured wheel Attention! 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 trunk (it contains everything you need to change a...