Fault Finding - Volkswagen Transporter Instruction Manual

Do-it-yourself
Hints on fault finding
Some hints on fault finding are given in various parts of this manual.
These hints are summarized again here.
Fault Possible cause
Engine is hard to start or Incorrect starting procedure
will not start at all
Battery flat (starter not
turning)
Engine tends to Carburetor icing
stall when warming up
Oil pressure warning lamp Oil pressure too low
comes on or flickers when
engine is running
Generator warning lamp comes V belt slack or broken
on when engine is running
If belt is in order the
generator may be defective
Remedy
Use correct procedure (page 30)
• Start with booster battery (page 62)
• Have battery charged (page 48)
• Push or tow start vehicle
Mix Volkswagen-Audi Petrol Additi~e
with the fuel (page 39)
Stop engine immediately and check
oil level. Further notes on page 32
a) 1.61 engine: Adjustorrenew belt. 2.0 I engine: See under b).
Further notes on page 20
b) Drive to next V.A.G Dealer. Battery
will discharge continuously.
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