Everything was fine so far. But one fine morning, your Volkswagen 411 does not start more or has trouble starting. What is annoying is that we do not necessarily fully understand where the problem comes from. Since your appointment is missed anyway, find a time to identify the concern. We will discover through this file what will be the most usual reasons and what to do for them identifier.
The battery of your Volkswagen 411 is discharged
This is undoubtedly the most common, and probably the most basic, concern to fix. Your Volkswagen 411 headlights turn out to have remained illuminated all night, the bulb in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, or quite simply the contact left on, etc. Anything that could use electricity while the engine block is off could be the source of the problem. However, it also happens as soon as the battery is really too old, or alternator. In order to check if the battery of your Volkswagen 411 is flat there is a very affordable way. If the intensity of the headlights remains low, that means it's a battery problem! On the other hand, assuming that the headlights work very well, this shows that the problem comes from elsewhere. In order to charge the battery, you probably know how to do it, and you need to remember to constantly have cable within your trunk. It is also conceivable that the thimbles of the battery be oxidized. In this case just open your hood and check if they turn out to be dirty. In this specific case, you can remove the oxidation using a stroller. If this does not work, you will need to change the battery.
Volkswagen 411 starter is worn out
It happens less frequently than a dead battery however it could still happen from time to time. In order to understand what to do it is necessary to understand what a starter is for on your Volkswagen 411. The latter is a kind of engine inside the engine. What sets it apart is that it is completely electric. It is he who will start the engine, and the electricity necessary for its operation comes from the battery. To make it work again it is sometimes enough to give several small strokes on its carcass so as to take off the coals to leave the electricity circulate.
The engine of your Volkswagen 411 is flooded
We don't wish you that. Sometimes it is still possible to start your Volkswagen 411, even if it also happens that the engine remains irreversibly broken. This happens especially when it is cold. Usually you will be able to understand it as soon as you try to start and there is a lively gasoline smell. You will often just have to wait about 20 minutes and the problem will be fixed. On petrol cars it is also conceivable to remove petrol in the spark plugs however, this remains a contraindicated technique for beginners in mechanics.
Conclusion
If your Volkswagen 411 does not start, it can be the result of a electric problem and less frequently of a engine problem. You now have the main solutions to distinguish the concern, if despite everything it persists, do not hesitate to go to a professional, they are paid for it after all! Good luck.