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Basic Inspection

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 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:

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

    RESULT

    Result Proceed to
    11 V or higher 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. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WHETHER ENGINE STARTS 

    NG → GO TO   6 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 IDLING SPEED 

    NG → TROUBLESHOOT IDLING 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 SPARK AND PROCEED TO NEXT STEP 

    OK → PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE