What if the car, standing all night in the frosty winter air, refuses to start? A motorist who does not have a heated garage may face such a problem. An engine that refuses to start is a nuisance and a bad mood. The secrets of seasoned drivers will help to cope with this situation.
It is necessary
- - Silicone Grease;
- - hot water;
- - lighter;
- - spare spark plugs;
- - spare battery.
Instructions
Step 1
Open the car interior. The first task of a driver who wants to start the engine of his frozen car is to get to the ignition switch. Often a door lock freezes overnight, preventing the key from turning. To prevent the car doors from freezing, coat the rubber seals with silicone grease in advance. If the driver's door still won't budge, try opening another door; this may be an easier task.
Step 2
Prepare in advance for possible troubles with opening doors in severe frost. Boil the kettle before leaving home and bring boiling water with you. Pour hot water over the stubborn lock to melt any ice particles that might interfere with turning the key. In some simple cases, boiling water may well replace a lighter or cigarette lighter borrowed from fellow motorists.
Step 3
Once inside the car, do not try to turn on the starter for more than 10-15 seconds, so as not to overload it. Before turning the key in the ignition switch, turn on any electrical device (such as a radio or high beam). This will help prepare the battery for use and warm it up slightly. Immediately before turning on the starter, turn off all electrical appliances.
Step 4
After a little "training" the battery in this way, turn on the ignition. If the engine does not start after two or three attempts, try to squeeze the accelerator all the way and then turn on the starter. As a result, the combustion chambers will be purged, where excess fuel could have accumulated.
Step 5
In a car equipped with a manual gearbox, engage the starter after depressing the clutch pedal. When the engine starts, do not rush to release the pedal for a few more minutes. This will allow the engine to run better and protect the gearbox from premature wear.
Step 6
If the measures taken did not allow the engine to start, remove the spark plugs and ignite them. The candles may need to be replaced. Starting problems can also be caused by a low battery. If verification confirms this, recharge the battery or replace it with a known good one.
