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Basic Inspection [07/2015 - ]

When a malfunction is not confirmed by the DTC check, troubleshooting should be carried out for 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 engine troubleshooting.

  1. 1.CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    NOTE:

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

    RESULT

    Result Proceed to
    11 V or higher GO TO STEP 2
    Below 11 V CHARGE OR REPLACE AUXILIARY BATTERY
  2. 2.CHECK WHETHER ENGINE CRANKS 

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    NG PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [07/2015 - 08/2016] Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2016 - ] )
    OK GO TO STEP 3
  3. 3.CHECK WHETHER ENGINE STARTS 

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    NG GO TO STEP 6
    OK GO TO STEP 4
  4. 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.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NG REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
      OK GO TO STEP 5
  5. 5.CHECK IDLE SPEED 
    1. Check the engine idle speed. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ] .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NG PROCEED TO SERVICE INFORMATION AND CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT
      OK GO TO STEP 6
  6. 6.CHECK FUEL PRESSURE 
    1. Check the fuel pressure. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ] .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NG PROCEED TO SERVICE INFORMATION AND CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT
      OK GO TO STEP 7
  7. 7.CHECK FOR SPARK 
    1. Perform a spark test. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ] .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NG PROCEED TO SERVICE INFORMATION AND CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT
      OK PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [07/2015 - 08/2016] Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2016 - ] )