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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible reasons Solution
The car jack will
not lift the
vehicle�
– Low on oil� – Add oil (see “Maintenance,
repair and inspection” section)�
– Dirty oil is blocking the
release valve�
– Change the oil (see
“Maintenance, repair and
inspection” section)�
– The release valve 10 is
not fully closed�
– Fully close the release valve�
The car jack will
not lower the
vehicle�
– The release valve is not
fully open�
– Fully open the release valve�
– Too much oil is in the oil
reservoir�
– Release a little oil from the oil
reservoir (see “Maintenance,
repair and inspection“ section)�
– Verschmutztes Öl
blockiert das Ablass-
ventil�
– Change the oil (see
“Maintenance, repair and
inspection” section)�
Visible damage� – Broken or bent parts
due to falls or other
knocks�
– A qualified professional should
look at and/or fix the car jack�
Oil leak from the
car jack�
– The reservoir or the
gaskets are faulty�
– Contact the manufacturer
through the authorised
repairer detailed on the
warranty certificate�
The car jack is
making an
unusual noise
during lifting and
lowering of the
vehicle�
– Movable parts of the car
jack are not fully
greased�
– The reservoir is damaged�
– Oil the affected areas� – Contact the manufacturer
through the authorised
repairer detailed on the
warranty certificate�
Troubleshooting