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Test first. Repair second.These guides explain possibilities and diagnostic direction. They do not pretend to diagnose a vehicle from a web page.
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POPULAR PROBLEMSCar Won't StartEngine Management LightBattery Keeps Going FlatCar Losing PowerClutch SlippingCar OverheatingEngine Misfire
PROBLEM LIBRARY

Common symptoms we can help investigate.

Select the symptom that sounds closest. The page will explain the possible categories of cause and how we would approach diagnosis.

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Car Won't StartNothing happens, it clicks, cranks without starting, or starts and immediately dies.Diagnostics →
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Engine Management LightEngine warning light on, with or without poor running, limp mode or another symptom.Diagnostics →
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Battery Keeps Going FlatRepeated flat battery, slow cranking, charging concerns or the vehicle dies after standing.Electrical diagnostics →
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Car Losing PowerLimp mode, hesitation, weak acceleration, intermittent power loss or poor performance.Diagnostics →
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Clunking NoiseClunk or knock over bumps, while steering, accelerating, braking or changing direction.Inspection / suspension →
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Grinding NoiseGrinding from wheels, brakes, steering or drivetrain that changes with speed or operation.Inspection / diagnostics →
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Clutch SlippingEngine revs rise without matching road speed, biting point changes or acceleration feels disconnected.Clutch / gearbox →
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Car OverheatingTemperature warning, coolant loss, fan running excessively or temperature rising in traffic/load.Cooling-system diagnostics →
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DPF Warning LightDiesel particulate filter warning, regeneration issues, frequent limp mode or soot-loading concerns.DPF / emissions diagnostics →
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AdBlue WarningSCR/AdBlue warning, incorrect level, countdown to no-start or emissions-system fault.AdBlue / SCR diagnostics →
ABS
ABS LightABS, traction-control or stability-control warning light on.ABS diagnostics →
SRS
Airbag LightSRS/airbag warning light stays on, appears intermittently or follows seat/interior work.SRS diagnostics →
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Car Shaking or VibratingVibration through the steering wheel, seat/body, under acceleration, braking or at certain speeds.Inspection / diagnostics →
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Poor StartingTakes too long to start, starts worse hot/cold, needs repeated cranking or starts unevenly.Diagnostics →
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Engine MisfireEngine shaking, uneven running, flashing engine light, hesitation or a cylinder-misfire code.Diagnostics →
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Smoke From ExhaustUnusual white, blue, grey or black exhaust smoke, especially when accelerating or starting.Diagnostics →
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Air Conditioning Not ColdAir-con blows warm, cools weakly, works intermittently or has stopped after previously working.Air conditioning →
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Strange Noise When BrakingSqueal, grind, scrape, knock or rumble that appears when the brakes are applied.Brake inspection →
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Steering Feels UnusualHeavy steering, wandering, pulling, vibration, knocking or steering that suddenly feels different.Steering / suspension inspection →
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