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Basic Inspection

When the malfunction is not confirmed by the DTC check, troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many cases, by carrying out the basic engine check shown in the following procedure, the location of the problem can be found quickly and efficiently. Therefore, using this check is essential when troubleshooting the engine.

  1. CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    NOTE:

    Carry out this check with the engine stopped and the engine switch off.

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    11 V or more OK
    Below 11 V NG

    NG → CHARGE OR REPLACE BATTERY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK WHETHER ENGINE CRANKS 

    NG → PROCEED TO  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WHETHER ENGINE STARTS 

    NG → GO TO STEP   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Visually check that the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.

      NG → REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

      OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK IDLE SPEED 

    NG → TROUBLESHOOT IDLE SPEED AND PROCEED TO NEXT STEP 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE 

    NG → TROUBLESHOOT FUEL PRESSURE AND PROCEED TO NEXT STEP 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK FOR SPARK 

    NG → TROUBLESHOOT IGNITION SYSTEM AND PROCEED TO NEXT STEP 

    OK → PROCEED TO  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE