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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 flowchart, the location of the problem can be found quickly and efficiently. Therefore, using this check is essential when engine troubleshooting.

  1. CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    NOTE: Perform this check with the engine stopped and power switch OFF.
    VOLTAGE RESULT REFERENCE

    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 FILTER 
    1. Visually check that the air filter is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.

    NG: REPLACE AIR FILTER 

    OK: Go To Next Step 

  5. CHECK IDLING SPEED 

    NG:  PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    OK:  PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

  6. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE 

    NG:  PROCEED TO

    OK: Go To Next Step 

  7. CHECK FOR SPARK 

    NG:  PROCEED TO

    OK:  PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE