Note: For problems related to starting the engine, see Chapter "Engine".
The battery does not hold a charge for more than a few days
- Internal battery fault (Section 5)
- Loose or corroded wire connections to battery terminals (Section 1)
- Auxiliary drive belt damaged or incorrectly adjusted (Section 1)
- The generator does not produce the required current (Section 5)
- Faulty alternator or voltage regulator (Section 5)
- Short circuit causing permanent battery discharge (Section 5 and Section 12)
The control lamp of inclusion of ignition/discharge of the accumulator burns at the working engine
- Auxiliary drive belt is broken, damaged or incorrectly adjusted (Section 1)
- Alternator brushes worn, jammed or dirty (Section 5)
- Weak or damaged alternator brush springs (Section 5)
- Internal damage in alternator or voltage regulator (Section 5)
- Damaged or open wiring in the charging circuit (Section 5)
The control lamp of inclusion of ignition/discharge of the accumulator does not light up
- Lamp burnt out (Section 12)
- Damaged or open wiring in lamp circuit (Section 12)
- Generator is defective (Section 5)
Headlights and/or direction indicators do not light up
- Bulb burnt out (Section 12)
- Corrosion of the lampholder or lampholder contacts (Section 12)
- Blown fuse (Section 12)
- Faulty relay (Section 12)
- Damaged or open wiring (Section 12)
- Faulty switch (Section 12)
Instrument readings are inaccurate or erratic
Instrument readings increase with engine speed
- Faulty voltage regulator (Section 12)
The fuel gauge or temperature gauge shows «0»
- Faulty pointer sensor (Sections 3, 4A and 4B)
- Gauge wiring open (Section 12)
- Pointer is defective (Section 12)
The fuel gauge or temperature gauge constantly shows the maximum value
- Faulty pointer sensor (Sections 3, 4A and 4B)
- Short circuit in the pointer circuit (Section 12)
- Pointer is defective (Section 12)
The buzzer does not work or does not work properly
Beep sounds constantly
- Horn key shorted to ground or stuck in pressed position (Section 12)
- Key horn wiring contact shorted to ground (Section 12)
Sound signal does not work
- Blown fuse (Section 12)
- Wiring pins loose, damaged, or disconnected (Section 12)
- Faulty horn (Section 12)
The horn sounds intermittent or unsatisfactory
- Loose wiring connections (Section 12)
- Horn fasteners are loose (Section 12)
- Horn is defective (Section 12)
Windshield wipers not working or not working properly
Windshield wipers not working or very slow
- Wiper blades stuck against glass or rod jammed (Section 12)
- Blown fuse (Section 12)
- Wiring connections loose, damaged, or disconnected (Section 12)
- Faulty relay (Section 12)
- Faulty wiper motor (Section 12)
Wiper blades covering too much or too little glass
- Wiper arms incorrectly positioned on axles (Section 12)
- Excessive wiper rod wear (Section 12)
- Loose wiper motor or linkage (Section 12)
Wiper blades fail to clean glass effectively
- Worn or damaged rubber part of the brushes (Section 12)
- Damaged wiper arm springs or jammed arm pivots (Section 12)
- The concentration of the active substance in the washer fluid is insufficient to remove plaque from the windshield (Section 1)
Windshield washers do not work or work poorly
One or more washer jets not working
- Washer jet blocked (Section 12)
- Disconnected, kinked or clogged hose (Section 12)
- Not enough fluid in the washer reservoir (Section 1)
Washer pump not working
- Damaged or open wiring or connectors (Section 12)
- Blown fuse (Section 12)
- Washer switch defective (Section 12)
- Washer pump defective (Section 12)
Liquid is ejected from the jets some time after the pump is turned on
- Defective one-way valve in supply hose (Section 12)
Power windows do not work or work poorly
Glass only moves in one direction
- Faulty switch (Section 12)
Glass moves slowly
- The regulator is damaged, stuck, or needs lubrication (Section 11)
- Internal door components or trim interfere with adjuster movement (Section 11)
- Faulty power window motor (Section 12)
Glass does not move
- Blown fuse (Section 12)
- Faulty relay (Section 12)
- Damaged or open wiring or connectors (Section 12)
- Open wiring (Section 12)
- Faulty motor (Section 12)
The central lock does not work or does not work satisfactorily
System not working
- Blown fuse (Section 12)
- Faulty relay (Section 12)
- Damaged or open wiring (Section 12)
- Faulty control unit (Section 12)
The latch of the lock closes, but does not open or vice versa
- Faulty main switch (Section 12)
- Damaged or disconnected rods or valve levers (Section 11)
- Faulty relay (Section 12)
- Faulty control unit (Section 12)
One of the solenoid units/motors is not working
- Damaged or open wiring (Section 12)
- Faulty solenoid unit / motor (Section 12)
- Damaged or disconnected rods or valve levers (Section 11)
- The valve itself is damaged (Section 11)
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