This section contains information which can be of help in the event of a breakdown. Only those faults which can be rectified with the vehicle's tool kit are listed.
The engine does not start or is difficult to start. |
The instructions for starting the engine have not been followed.
Follow the instructions in section "Starting the engine".
The battery is poorly charged or dead
Start the vehicle by using an auxiliary battery.
Recharge the battery.
Find out why the battery is poorly charged.
Poor contact in the electrical system
Check all leads to spark plugs, coil, distributor, battery and starter motor.
No fuel reaching engine
Check that there is fuel in the tank.
Check that none of the hoses in the fuel system are loose.
Check that the fuses for the pump are not faulty, fuses No. 1 and 11.
Faulty ignition system
Check spark plugs, electrode gap should be 0.028" (0.7 mm), and wipe clean.
Check distributor cap for cracks and wipe clean on inside.
Check that all electric leads in the distributor ignition system are clean and correctly connected.
Misfiring and erratic engine operation |
Faulty distributor ignition system
Check spark plugs, electrode gap should be 0.028" (0.7 mm), and wipe clean.
Check distributor cap for cracks and wipe clean on inside.
Check that all electric leads in the distributor ignition system are clean and correctly connected.
Ice in injection system
Park the vehicle in a warm garage and add fuel line de-icer to the fuel system.
Blocked air cleaner/fuel filter
Change cleaner/filter
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Tire imbalance or vibration during driving |
Wheel imbalance
Have the wheels re-balanced.
Level of oil in power-assisted steering pump too low
Check and fill oil, see section "Power steering fluid".
Engine overheats |
Radiator hose cracked or leaking
Check and replace if necessary
Insufficient coolant
Check and fill coolant, see section "Cooling system".
Fan belt frayed or belt tension incorrect
Replace or adjust tension.
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Emergency sun roof operation |
If, because of an electrical fault (e.g. a blown fuse), it is not possible to operate the sun roof electrically, then it is possible to operate it manually.
First, using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the sun roof motor cover to the headliner. Then using a screwdriver, depress the white plastic clutch pin in the center of the motor screw (see illustration) and turn the screw to close or open the roof as desired.
