Engine Overheating; Hard Starting; Troubleshooting - Volkswagen Taro 1989 Workshop Manual

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
ENGiNE OVERHEATING
HARD STARTING
Englne overheats
Engme will not cran'
or cranks slowly
Page
Problem Possible cause
Engine will not start,
Hard to start
(cranks OK)
Remedy
Cooling system faulty
Incorrect ignition timing
Poss~ble cause
Staning system faulty
No fuel supply to carburetor
Trouble shooting
procedure coollng
system
Reset timing
Carburetor problems
.
Choke
operation
.
Floodlng
.
Needle valve stlcklna
or
cloaaed
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13.14
.
Vacuum hose disconnected or
damaged
.
Fuel cut solenoid valve not open
lgnit!on problems
.
ignitlon col1
D~strlbutor
Spark plug faulty
High-tenston cords disconnected
or broken
Vacuum leaks
.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
.
Intake manlfold
Brake booster line
Compression low
Remedv
Trouble shooting
procedure startlng
system
Checkfuel h e
Repair as necessary
Perform spark test
Inspect plugs
inspect cords
Repair as necessav
Check
compression
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