Malfunctions in the way of the car Skoda Rapid 1

Actions in case of engine overheating
If the temperature gauge shows overheating, there is a significant loss of power, strong knocking or ringing is heard - the engine is probably overheated If these symptoms appear, the following procedure should be...

Preparing to start the engine from the battery of another car
If the engine does not start due to a dead car battery, it is possible to use a battery in another car to start it. Auxiliary starting wires are needed for this purpose. The nominal voltage of both batteries must be 12V...

Auxiliary jump leads for starting the engine from another vehicle's battery
Only use auxiliary starting leads with a sufficiently large cross-section and insulated terminals. Follow the instructions from their manufacturer. The positive wire is mostly red. The negative wire is mostly black....

Starting the engine from the battery of another car
Connection of positive terminals: plug end (1) to the positive terminal of the discharged battery (A). connect the opposite end (2) to the positive terminal of the auxiliary battery. Negative terminal connection: plug...

Color-coded fuses
Attention. Do not repair fuses or replace them with more powerful ones, risk of fire! In addition, damage to other electrical equipment is possible in this way. If the replaced fuse blows again immediately after...

Flat tire replacement
The spare wheel is located in a recess in the boot floor under the floor mat. Before proceeding with the replacement of the wheel, it is necessary to carry out the following preparatory work: in the event of a tire...

After changing a wheel
By car with a spare tire Lay the removed wheel in the niche of the luggage compartment and secure it with the wing nut. If possible, check the tightness of the wheel bolts with a torque wrench as soon as possible....

Tire repair kit
Note. Valid for vehicles with tire repair kit. Location in the car and the composition of the kit The tire repair kit is located in the luggage compartment under the raised floor. Elements of a tire repair kit 1. Device...

Towing a car
Towing vehicle driver: when starting off, add gas only after the cable is taut. Release the clutch pedal very gently when starting off. Towed vehicle driver: turn the ignition on to prevent the steering lock from...

Vehicle checks before driving
Before each trip, the driver should check the following: Outside car: 1. General condition and appearance of the car. 2. The condition of the wheels and tires, as well as the tightness of the wheel nuts (bolts). It is...

Checks when starting the engine
Engine started and running properly 1. Before starting the engine, it is necessary to install the gear selector lever (AKP) into position «R», or in position «N» if the gearbox is manual. 2. It is necessary to check the...

Checks at the beginning of the movement
The car started moving without problems 1. Before driving, you must fasten your seat belt. 2. Always try to start moving smoothly, because while the car has a minimum speed, the load on the ACE elements of the...

Checks while driving
1. While driving, always pay attention to the instrument panel and signaling devices. 2. It is necessary to pay attention to the behavior of the car when driving in a straight line in turns, when accelerating and when...

Determination of engine malfunctions by the condition of the spark plugs
Useful information for the driver about the operation of the gasoline engine and its individual units are spark plugs. By their appearance, it is possible to timely identify violations in the operation of the engine,...

Diagnostics and cleaning of fuel injectors
Very often, a motorist has to deal with increased fuel consumption, a drop in power, and sometimes with a complete refusal of the car to move. The most common cause of this is a malfunction of the fuel injectors due to...

Table of causes of malfunctions in the car
The following illustrations will simplify the definition of a particular malfunction. Noticing any abnormalities on your vehicle (extraneous noises, knocks, leaks, signs of uneven wear, controllability disturbances,...

Types of tire tread wear
Visual inspection of the condition of the tire tread allows you to determine with a high degree of accuracy the cause of uneven wear, the elimination of which will improve vehicle handling, reduce fuel consumption and...

Oil check
The life of an engine oil is determined by many factors: the mileage of the vehicle, the quality of the oil itself, and the season and conditions under which the vehicle is operated. The winter period, the city cycle,...

Vehicle operation in winter
With the onset of cold weather, car owners face the question of what to do with the car in winter - continue to operate it or store it in the garage until spring. Both in the first and in the second case, the car must...

Tire storage
with disks Without discs

A trip to the service station
Sooner or later, any car owner faces the question of whether to go to a car service. «Or maybe you don't need it, because I have a book on car repair», - a self-confident motorist might think. But, if the car is still...