General information about troubleshooting In this series of articles, divided by the main components of the car, the simplest scheme for finding out the causes of malfunctions and failures occurring in...
Malfunctions of the engine and its systems If the engine does not start, analyze the situation. For an engine to start at all, two basic conditions must be met. An air-fuel mixture must flow into the...
Chassis failures, tire defects Extraneous noise 1. Ordinary road noise - not amenable to adjustment. 2. Tire noise - check the condition of the treads and tire inflation pressure. 3. Worn or...
Suspension and steering problems Vehicle pulls to one side when moving 1. Tires are unevenly inflated. 2. There is a tire defect. 3. Excessively worn suspension or steering components. 4....
Brake system malfunctions Note: Before concluding that there is a problem with the braking system, make sure that the tires are in good condition and inflated to the correct pressure,...
Clutch malfunctions Clutch won't disengage (the manual transmission control lever does not move freely into the reverse gear position and back when the clutch pedal is depressed...
Manual Transmission Malfunctions When the manual transmission is set to neutral, extraneous noises occur during engine operation 1. Worn input shaft bearing. 2. Drive shaft bearing damaged. 3....
Automatic Transmission (AT) Malfunctions Note: Due to the complexity of the AT design, it is advisable to diagnose its malfunctions and repair components in a car service workshop. General problems...
Heater malfunctions Heater fan not working 1. Fan motor fuse defective. 2. Faulty fan switch - check if voltage is applied to the pre-resistors, remove and check the fan switch....
Wiper blade defects Slippage 1. Rubber working elements are dirty. 2. The edges of the brushes are frayed, the rubber working elements are worn or torn. In the cleaning field, the...