Auto Manual of VW Passat B5

2.7.11. The basic malfunctions at engine start

THE GENERAL DATA

The complicated start of the engine or the engine is not started

THE REASON	ELIMINATION METHOD
Wrong actions at start of the petrol engine	Tighten a manual brake and press coupling. On models with an automatic transmission establish the selector lever in position Р or N. Ignition key turn start the engine and after engine start release the ignition key. Do not press an accelerator pedal. Movement can be begun at once after engine start, even in the winter. If after проворачивания the engine during 10 сек the engine was not started by a starter, interrupt process of start of the engine and repeat it at least in 30 seconds At several consecutive attempts of start of the engine the catalyst as not burnt down fuel gets to an exhaust system can be damaged and precipitates on catalyst cells. At start of the hot engine after the engine will start to work, slightly press an accelerator pedal.
Wrong start of the diesel engine	Engine start at temperature of air less than 5 With Establish the selector lever in position Р or N. Turn a key in the ignition lock in position 2 and after deenergizing of a control lamp of preliminary heating of the engine start the engine, but do not press an accelerator pedal. If the engine was not started, make repeated preliminary heating of the engine and repeat attempt of start of the engine. In the course of preliminary warming up of the diesel engine, switch off all superfluous consumers of the electric power. At engine start at temperature of air more than 5 With preliminary warming up of the engine is not required.
Low compression in engine cylinders	Replace a lining of a head of the block of cylinders or make engine major repairs.