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REF•16 Fault Finding
Suspension and steering systems
Excessive play in steering
mm Worn steering column universal joint(s) (Chapter 10).
mm Worn steering track rod end balljoints (Chapter 10).
mm Worn rack-and-pinion steering gear (Chapter 10).
mm Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapter 10).
Lack of power assistance
mm Broken or slipping power steering pump (auxiliary) drivebelt
(Chapter 1).
mm Incorrect power steering fluid level (Chapter 1).
mm Restriction in power steering fluid hoses (Chapter 10).
mm Faulty power steering pump (Chapter 10).
mm Faulty rack-and-pinion steering gear (Chapter 10).
Tyre wear excessive
Tyre treads exhibit feathered edges
mm Incorrect toe setting (Chapter 10).
Tyres worn in centre of tread
mm Tyres over-inflated (Chapter 1).
Tyres worn on inside and outside edges
mm Tyres under-inflated (Chapter 1).
Tyres worn unevenly
mm Tyres out of balance (Chapter 1).
mm Excessive wheel or tyre run-out (Chapter 1).
mm Worn shock absorbers (Chapter 10).
mm Faulty tyre (Chapter 1).
Tyres worn on inside or outside edges
mm Tyres under-inflated (wear on both edges) (Chapter 1).
mm Incorrect camber or castor angles (wear on one edge only) (Chap-
ter 10).
mm Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapter 10).
mm Excessively-hard cornering.
mm Accident damage.
Electrical system
Note: For problems associated with the starting system, refer to the
faults listed under “Engine” earlier in this Section.
Battery will not hold a charge for more than a few
days
mm Battery defective internally (Chapters 1 and 5).
mm Battery electrolyte level low (Chapter 1).
mm Battery terminal connections loose or corroded (Chapters 1 and 5).
mm Auxiliary drivebelt worn or incorrectly-adjusted (Chapter 1).
mm Alternator not charging at correct output (Chapter 5).
mm Alternator or voltage regulator faulty (Chapter 5).
mm Short-circuit causing continual battery drain (Chapters 5 and 12).
Ignition warning light remains illuminated with
engine running
mm Auxiliary drivebelt broken, worn, or incorrectly-adjusted (Chapter 1).
mm Alternator brushes worn, sticking, or dirty (Chapter 5).
mm Alternator brush springs weak or broken (Chapter 5).
mm Internal fault in alternator or voltage regulator (Chapter 5).
mm Broken, disconnected, or loose wiring in charging circuit (Chap-
ter 5).
Ignition warning light fails to come on
mm Warning light bulb blown (Chapter 12).
mm Broken, disconnected, or loose wiring in warning light circuit
(Chapters 5 and 12).
mm Alternator faulty (Chapter 5).
Lights inoperative
mm Bulb blown (Chapter 12).
mm Corrosion of bulb or bulbholder contacts (Chapter 12).
mm Blown fuse (Chapter 12).
mm Faulty relay (Chapter 12).
mm Broken, loose, or disconnected wiring (Chapter 12).
mm Faulty switch (Chapter 12).
Instrument readings inaccurate or erratic
Instrument readings increase with engine speed
mm Faulty instrument electronic control unit (Chapter 12).
Fuel or temperature gauges give no reading
mm Faulty instrument electronic control unit (Chapter 12).
mm Faulty gauge sender unit (Chapters 3 or 4).
mm Wiring open-circuit (Chapter 12).
mm Faulty gauge (Chapter 12).
Fuel or temperature gauges give continuous maximum
reading
mm Faulty instrument electronic control unit (Chapter 12).
mm Faulty gauge sender unit (Chapters 3 or 4).
mm Wiring short-circuit (Chapter 12).
mm Faulty gauge (Chapter 12).
Horn inoperative, or unsatisfactory in operation
Horn fails to operate
mm Blown fuse (Chapter 12).
mm Steering wheel cable connections loose, broken or disconnected
(Chapter 10).
mm Faulty horn (Chapter 12).
Horn emits intermittent or unsatisfactory sound
mm Steering wheel cable connections loose, broken or disconnected
(Chapter 10).
mm Horn mountings loose (Chapter 12).
mm Faulty horn (Chapter 12).
Horn operates all the time
mm Horn push either earthed or stuck down (Chapter 10).
mm Steering wheel cable connections earthed (Chapter 10).
Windscreen/tailgate wipers inoperative or unsat-
isfactory in operation
Wipers fail to operate, or operate very slowly
mm Wiper blades stuck to screen, or linkage seized or binding (Chap-
ter 12).
mm Blown fuse (Chapter 12).
mm Cable or cable connections loose, broken or disconnected (Chap-
ter 12).
mm Faulty relay (Chapter 12).
mm Faulty wiper motor (Chapter 12).