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Basic Inspection

When the malfunction is not confirmed in the DTC check, troubleshooting should be carried out in all the possible circuits considered as causes of the problem. In many cases, by carrying out the basic engine check shown in the following flow chart, the location causing the problem can be found quickly and efficiently.

Therefore, using this check is essential in the engine troubleshooting.

  1. CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    NOTE: Carry out this check with the engine stopped and ignition switch OFF.
    BASIC INSPECTION

    OK NG
    Voltage 11 V or more Less than 11 V
    1. NG : CHARGE OR REPLACE BATTERY 
    2. OK : Go to next step. 
  2. CHECK IF ENGINE WILL CRANK 
    1. NG : PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  
    2. OK : Go to next step. 
  3. CHECK IF ENGINE STARTS 
    1. NG : GO TO STEP   7 . 
    2. OK : Go to next step. 
  4. CHECK AIR FILTER 
    1. Visually check that the air filter is not excessively dirty or oily.
      NOTE: If necessary, clean the filter with compressed air. First blow from the inside thoroughly, then blow from the outside of the filter.
    1. NG : CLEAN OR REPLACE 
    2. OK : Go to next step. 
      Fig 1: Cleaning Air Filter
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  5. CHECK IDLE SPEED (See  INSPECTION  ) 
    1. NG : PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  
    2. OK : Go to next step. 
  6. CHECK IGNITION TIMING (See  INSPECTION  ) 
    1. NG : PROCEED TO  INSPECTION  AND CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT 
    2. OK : PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  
  7. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
    1. NG : PROCEED TO  FUEL SYSTEM  AND CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT 
    2. OK : Go to next step. 
  8. CHECK FOR SPARK (See  IGNITION SYSTEM  ) 
    1. NG : PROCEED TO  IGNITION SYSTEM  AND CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT 
    2. OK : PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE