Malfunctions in the way of the car Opel Astra J (petrol)
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...
Faults in the starting system Malfunctions in the starting system are manifested in deviations from the normal operation of the starter. The following five main starter malfunctions can be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Engine diagnostics by appearance of spark plugs 1. Normal candle Brown or greyish-yellow color and slight electrode wear. Exact match of the thermal value of the spark plug for the engine and operating...
The car is jerking The main types of jerks With regard to a car, a jerk is a short-term spontaneous change in the engine speed, regardless of the position of the gas pedal. In...
The car accelerates badly This is how nodes are located in the engine compartment, the malfunction of which affects the dynamics of the car. There are many reasons for the deterioration...
Engine stalled while driving Sooner or later, every driver can get into a situation where the car, which a few moments ago was obeying all the commands, suddenly stopped responding to...
Oil pressure warning light 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...
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...
Coolant temperature gauge When the engine is running, a good cooling system maintains optimal temperature conditions. Malfunctions in the cooling system can cause the engine to...
Checking the cooling system At the first sign of overheating, if the engine overheating warning light comes on, but no clouds of steam escape from under the hood, turn on the maximum...
Low battery warning light 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...
Checking electrical equipment 1. Check if the alternator drive belt is broken. If there is a break, replace the belt (see Accessory drive belt replacement ). 2. If the belt is intact, check...
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...
Electrical faults Most often, during the daily operation of the car, electrical equipment malfunctions occur. For objective reasons, the repair of electrical equipment should...
Extraneous 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...
Extraneous 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...
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. Tab. 1. Possible causes of vibrations and...
Emergency Brake Check Signals The brake system of your car, equipped with a vacuum booster and an anti-lock system (ABS), 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...
Checking the brake system 1. The reason for the decrease in braking efficiency may be the unsatisfactory operation of the vacuum booster. For its express check, press the brake pedal...
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...
Wheel replacement Attention! Be careful when replacing a punctured wheel. Perhaps it was pierced by intruders to steal valuables from the car while you were busy replacing it....