Troubleshooting
Your Volkswagen should repay you
with
trouble-free driving If it receives regular maintenance.
Should you ever encounter difficulty in starting your engine or have trouble on the
road,
there are a few repairs which you can
make to get your VW going again. Locate the problem and probable cause of the trouble
in
the guide on the following pages
and follow the directions on what to do.
Exercise extreme caution when working on any part of the car to prevent accidental injury. To prevent sparking or accidental
fires,
disconnect battery ground cable when working on the electrical or fuel systems. Incomplete or improper servicing may
also cause problems
In
the operation of the car.
If In
doubt about any servicing, have II done by a qualifted mechanic or by
your Authorized VW Dealer.
II you are not fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do not attempt the checks or repairs described on this page.
Note:
The adjustment of idling and ignition timing requires special equipment and training. We suggest that you consult your
Authorized VW Dealer.
Problem
A-
VW will
not
stall
engine will not turn over
or turns over loo slowly
B-VW
will
not
start
engine turns over
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Probable Cause
1 Run down
of
dead battery
2
Loos*
connection
a. At battery
t>.
At starter
c. At connections behind
dashboard
3
Startet detective
t-
Loose connection
in
ignition system
2 Loose connection
in
primary circuit
IO coil
3. II spark is present at black
coil
cable
trouble is
in
ignition system
What To Do
1 Charge or replace battery
2
Make sure that all connections are
light.
a
check
both cable
connections
on battery and grounded end
ol
ground strap
b
Check connections at
solenoid,
mounted
on starter under right rear
ol
vehicle
c
Check push-on connectors behind
dashboard
3 See your
nearest
Authorized VW Dealer
t Check for
loose
connections at
coil,
distributor and spark plugs
2 Check push-on connector on
coil Ithin
black
wire).
Check push-on
conneclois behind
dashboard Should the engine not
start,
ask*for
assistance
3 Check
in
this sequence.
Caution:
Always disconnect white cable
trom
call connector No. 1 (marked on
coll).
This
stops the fuel
infection
with the ignition switched on. Excess fuel may damage the catalytic
converter.
a Turn ignition
olt.
Remove
distributor cap and rotnr Clean distributor contacts
with stifl
paper [post card). Have someone turn engine over with starter. Sparks should be
vsible
between
contacts.
It
no spark, check contact ol cable connectors between coil and
distributor
cap Check
it contacts open.
If
there is Still no
spark,
see
your nearest
Autnorized VW
Dealer
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