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Volkswagen Passat B5 (from 1996 to 2004, the year of issue)

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	Passat B5
		Instructions
		Maintenance
			Specifications
			Frequency of service
				Weekly checks and service in a way
					Start from an external source (other car)
					If the engine does not start and the starter does not work
					If the engine does not start, even if the starter works normally
					Towing
					Replacement wheels
					Check tightness of connections
					Places of weekly checks
					Vehicle identification
			Motor oil
			Exhaust system check
			Engine cooling system
			Spark plug
			Draining water from the fuel filter (diesel engines)
			Replacement of the fuel filter (diesel engines)
			Check of tightness of hoses and fluid leakage
			Replacing the air filter element
			Checking the V-ribbed belt
			Belts
			Measurement of deterioration of gear belts on diesel engines
			Transmission / final drive
			Check of a protective cover of a power shaft
			Visual check of tightness of a transmission
			Checking the oil in a mechanical transmission
			Checking the oil in the main transfer of automatic transmissions
			Check / replacement of level of oil in an automatic transmission
			Check the front suspension and steering
			Check of dustproof covers of hinges of the front suspension
			Checking the shock absorber
			Check the radiator
			Check electrical circuits
			brake fluid
			Checking the front brake pads
			Checking the rear brake pads
			Check of brake hoses
			Check of cables of a manual brake
			Checking the liquid level in the steering amplifier
			Dust filter
			Accumulator battery
			Door Hinge
			Washers
			Wiper
			Check the initial position of the wiper arm
			Check the angle of the wiper arm
			Replacing the batteries in the remote control key
			Resetting Service-indicator
		Engines
		Cooling
		Fuel system
		Motor Control
		An exhaust system
		Transmission
		Chassis
		Steering
		Brakes
		Body
		Heating, ventilation
		Electrical

printable version

If the engine does not start and the starter does not work

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. If a model with an automatic transmission, make sure the shift lever is in position P or N.

2. Open the hood and make sure the battery terminals are clean and energized.

3. Turn on the headlights and try to start the engine. If the lights dim when you try to start the engine, it is likely you have a low battery. In this case, try to start the engine from an external source.

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