Weekly vehicle inspections Volkswagen Golf 4 1997-2004

Triggering from an external source (another car)
Observe the following precautions when starting from an external source. Make sure the ignition is off before connecting an external battery. Make sure that all electrical...

If the engine does not start and the starter does not work
If it is an automatic transmission model, make sure the shift lever is in the "R" or "N". Open the hood and make sure the battery terminals are clean and live. Turn on the...

If the engine does not start even though the starter is working properly
Check for fuel in the tank. Check for moisture on electrical components under the hood. Turn off the ignition, then wipe the wet components with a dry cloth. Apply water repellent...

Wheel replacement
The spare wheel is located in a niche under the luggage compartment carpet and secured with a holder. 1. Remove the carpet above the spare tire in the luggage compartment. Unscrew...

Towing a car
Towing should be carried out under the following conditions. To tow the vehicle, first remove the right grille at the bottom of the front bumper and screw in the towing eye. The...

Checking the tightness of connections
The presence of puddles on the garage floor or engine, or obvious moisture under the hood or on the underside of the vehicle, suggests a leak that needs to be found and repaired...

Weekly checkpoints
55 kW petrol engine 1 - windshield washer reservoir; 2 - expansion tank of the cooling system; 3 - dipstick for measuring the oil level in the engine; 4 - filler neck for engine...

Checking the engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level, level ground. 2. Check the engine oil level before starting the engine, but not earlier than 5 minutes after turning off the engine. Fill the...

Checking the coolant level
Warning: Do not remove the expansion tank cap on a hot engine as you may be burned by hot fluid vapors. The coolant level in the expansion tank varies with temperature. Order of...

Checking the wiper blades
Check the condition of the wiper blades. The perfect condition of the wiper blades is essential for good visibility. To avoid deformation of the wiper blades, the wiper blades...

Checking the washer fluid level
It is recommended to constantly add a glass cleaner with a solvent for wax preservatives to the water, and in winter also an anti-icing agent, since water alone is not enough to...

Checking the brake fluid level
Warning: The brake fluid used in the hydraulic clutch system is poisonous, so if it comes into contact with the skin, immediately wash the area with plenty of water. Warning: If...

Checking the electrical system
Check all exterior lighting and horn. Visually inspect all accessible electrical connectors, wire harnesses, and wire harness retaining brackets. If any individual ambient light...

Battery check
The cleanliness of the battery, and especially its top surface, is especially important, since the dirt layer that accumulates on it easily forms electrically conductive paths...

Tires and tire pressure check
Tires are the only parts of the car that are constantly in contact with the road, and even the total contact surface of all tires is small. It is therefore necessary to regularly...

Vehicle identification
Line sticker with engine number on timing belt cover Vehicle identification number on the catchment area of the engine compartment Vehicle identification number (chassis number)...

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