If.the.engine.cannot.be.started - Hongqi HS7 Manual

8-2..Measures.to.Be.Taken.in.Emergencies

If.the.engine.cannot.be.started

After executing correct starting steps (see P.115), the engine cannot start yet.
Please confirm the following reasons.
■ The engine will not start even though the starter is normally operating
One.of.the.followings.may.be.the.cause.of.the.problem:
● There.may.not.be.sufficient.fuel.in.the.vehicle.tank.
● There.may.be.oil.spilling.off.the.engine.
● The.key.may.not.be.able.to.work.properly.
● The.engine.immobilizer.system.is.faulty.
■ The starter rotates slowly, the interior lamps and headlamps are dim, or the
horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume
One.of.the.followings.may.be.the.cause.of.the.problem:
● The.battery.is.low.
● The.battery.terminal.connections.may.be.loose.or.corroded.
■ The starter is not operating
Electrical.failure.(e.g..short.circuit).may.cause.engine.start.failure.
■ The starter can not be started, the interior lamps and headlamps do not turn
on, or the horn does not sound
One.of.the.followings.may.be.the.cause.of.the.problem:
● The.battery.terminals.may.be.disconnected.
● The.battery.may.be.discharged.
Contact the FAW authorized Hongqi dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or
if.repair.procedures.are.unknown.
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