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Hard starting or won't start:
Check battery for loose terminals. Check terminal connections for loose or dirty connections. Check
negative ground connections. Check battery, if battery is discharged, charge battery.
Carburetor flooded - wait 5 min. then hold gas pedal to floor and start, do not pump gas pedal.
Choke plate stuck or set incorrectly.
Faulty starter. Have coil resistance wire or coil resistor tested or replaced.
Inspect, clean or replace spark plugs.
Inspect fuel filter and fuel pump.
Engine/Radiator Overheat
Flat Tire
Most electrical problems can be solved by first checking blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers:
Replace blown fuses with correct ampere rating or reset breakers.
On emergencies where extra fuses are not available, you can bypass fuses by using a small
strand of electrical wire. Replace this with correct fuse as soon as possible.
Excessive battery wear, causing frequent replacement:
Tighten or replace broken fan belt.
Check grounding connections.
Alternator overloaded / charging poorly.
Check alternator.
Faulty wiring or ground connection.
Horn will not stop blowing:
Repair/replace horn switch/relay.
Faulty wiring or ground connection.
Lights or turn signals do not work:
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped - reset breaker or replace blown fuse.
Emergency Hotlines:
re are some of the emergency equipment that motorists should consider acquiring:
arning Device: Warning devices range from the popular reflectorized triangle devices to strobe lights or
nterns powered by batteries.
ways choose battery-powered lights over those that have to be powered by a vehicle's power system
cause the former can be placed farther away from your vehicle.
ashlight: Choose a big flashlight that uses large batteries. While plastic flashlights are good, you can also
nsider those clad with rubber that are waterproof.
ares: Aside from bringing along a spare tire, and extra bulb and batteries for your flashlight, also pack
assortment of fuses, light bulbs, drive belts, sparkplugs, windshield wipers, coolant, washer fluid,
otor oil, water and fuel placed in a safe can.
you are going on a long drive and not sure that your battery will last, then by all means bring along a
and new battery. That's better than scouting for a second hand or brand new battery in a place where
u don't know where the car shops are.
uick Fix Materials: These include radiator leak sealants, duct tape to seal various leaks and a mat if you
ve to do work under your car. A can of silicon spray should very useful in drying wet wires and
rminals if the need arises.
st but not least, bring electrical tape but get the heavy-duty cloth variety that is more durable.
ean-up Stuff: Waterless hand cleaner, clean rags, a can of carburettor cleaner (for those with vehicles
thout fuel injection systems) and a roll of thick tissue paper should always come in handy to clean up
ess and dirt.
r sure you don't want to grip the steering wheel with dirty hands after changing a flat tire.
ol Kit: Other tools which you should bring along are a Swiss Army preferably the one with scissors, an
ght-inch pliers with a wire cutter, a needle nose pliers, a standard socket set, a multi-purpose
rewdriver that has interchangeable blades and an adjustable wrench.
e Extinguisher: Buy a fire extinguisher that can fit into your car's compartment, and one that is not too
mall. Always replace your fire extinguisher before its expiry date.
ectric air pump: An electric air pump will come in very handy when the puncture on a flat tire is small.
th an electric air pump, you can inflate your vehicle's flat tire and drive towards a safer place where you
n seek assistance.
st Aid Kit: A first aid kit that has the basics to treat wounds like alcohol, antiseptic, bandages and
aster is okay for motorists who do not seek the outdoors.
owever, for those who love the outdoors, a snake bite kit should always be a necessity.
mper Cables: This should always be carried by owners of older vehicles. Always choose jumper cables
ade from copper.
her Items: Chocolate bars can give you a surge of energy to do such chores like changing a flat tire.
scuits can also come in handy if you get stranded in a place where you hate the food, or where there is
place to eat.
tra cash should always be a must, as well as a mobile phone that has wide coverage. Also bring along a
are battery for your mobile phone.
hile buying all the items mentioned are not cheap if taken altogether, it is worth noting that many
otorists spend too much money on unnecessary car accessories only to find out that during an
mergency that they should have bought the items that really count.