General engine starting techniques The methods of starting an injection engine 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. There are five main starter malfunctions. 1. The starter does not turn on. The reason is a violation of...
Checking the engine ignition system Attention! Your vehicle has a microprocessor ignition system (IPSZ) high energy. A voltage of approximately 40,000 V is generated at the high voltage terminals of the ignition coils, and although it...
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 «Removal and installation of...
Fuel Injection System Malfunctions Cars use a system of distributed fuel injection. 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, contact a service station that specializes in repairing vehicles with injection...
Interruptions in the engine During interruptions, the engine idles unevenly, does not develop sufficient power, and consumes gasoline excessively. Interruptions, as a rule, are due to a malfunction of the injectors or the...
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, there are a series of jerks....
The car accelerates badly There are many reasons for the deterioration of the dynamics, the main ones can be defined as follows. 1. Engine malfunction: reduced compression in one or more cylinders, additional air leaking into...
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 accelerator pedal, and red lights light up...
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...
Checking the lubrication system 1. Open the hood. Do not rush to immediately check the oil level in the engine, let it drain into the oil sump, this will take two to three minutes. During this time, carefully inspect 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...
Checking the cooling system At the first sign of overheating, if the arrow of the temperature gauge has gone into the red zone, but no clouds of steam escape from under the hood, turn on the maximum interior heating mode (see...
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...
Checking electrical equipment 1. Check if the alternator drive belt is broken. If a break occurs, replace the belt and adjust its tension (see «Replacing the alternator drive belt» ). 2. If the belt is intact, check and, if...
Starting the engine from external current sources If you need to start the engine and the battery is low, do the following. 1. Connect (strictly in the specified order) special wire terminal «plus» of a discharged battery with a terminal «plus»...
Electrical faults Most often, during the daily operation of the car, electrical equipment malfunctions occur. For objective reasons, it is preferable that electrical equipment be repaired by qualified car service...
There were 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, knocks in 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 appears only when driving through...
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 affects not only the convenience of...
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....
Actions in case of a 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...
Wheel replacement 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. Note. In order not to get dirty when...