Troubleshooting
290
Engine
Problem
Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The engine will not start. You can
hear the starter motor operating.
R
There is a malfunction in the
engine electronics.
R
There is a malfunction in the
fuel supply.
X
Turn the key back to position 0 (
Y
page 76)in the ignition lock
before the next starting attempt.
X
Try to start the engine again (
Y
page 110). When doing so, remem-
ber that excessively long and frequent attempts to start the engine
will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine will not start. You can
hear the starter motor operating.
The reserve fuel warning lamp is
on and the fuel gauge shows 0.
The fuel tank has been run dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle.
X
Bleed the fuel system (
Y
page 289).
The engine will not start. You can-
not hear the starter motor oper-
ating.
The on-board voltage is too low
because the starter battery is too
weak or discharged.
X
Jump-start the vehicle (
Y
page 329).
If the engine does not start despite attempting to jump-start it:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to
a thermal load that was too high.
X
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X
Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Practical advice
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