Trouble Shooting
Ignition System
Symptom |
Suspect area |
Remedy |
Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) |
Ignition lock switch |
Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required |
Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
|
Spark plugs |
Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required |
|
Ignition wiring disconnected or broken |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
|
Rough idle or stalls |
Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
|
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
|
Poor mileage |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
Charging System
Symptom |
Suspect area |
Remedy |
Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition
switch "ON" and engine off. |
Fuse blown |
Check fuses |
Light burned out |
Replace light |
|
Wiring connection loose |
Tighten loose connection |
|
Electronic voltage regulator |
Replace voltage regulator |
|
Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine
running. (Battery requires frequent recharging) |
Drive belt loose or worn |
Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
Battery cable loose, corroded or worn |
Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable |
|
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator |
Replace voltage regulator or alternator |
|
Wiring |
Repair or replace wiring |
|
Overcharge |
Electronic voltage regulator |
Replace voltage regulator |
Voltage sensing wire |
Repair or replace wiring |
|
Discharge |
Drive belt loose or worn |
Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
Wiring connection loose or short circuit |
Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring |
|
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator |
Replace voltage regulator or alternator |
|
Poor grounding |
Inspect ground or repair |
|
Worn battery |
Replace battery |
Starting System
Symptom |
Suspect area |
Remedy |
Engine will not crank |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
|
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle
only) |
Refer to AT group-automatic transaxle |
|
Fuse blown |
Replace fuse |
|
Starter faulty |
Replace |
|
Ignition switch faulty |
Replace |
|
Engine cranks slowly |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
|
Starter faulty |
Replace |
|
Starter keeps running |
Starter |
Replace |
Ignition switch |
Replace |
|
Starter spins but engine will not crank |
Short in wiring |
Repair wiring |
Pinion gear teeth broken or Starter |
Replace |
|
Ring gear teeth broken |
Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis, with the exact interval depending on the fluid.
Further details are provided i ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to the ST group - "Steering column & shaft")
3.
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Inspection
1.
Check the strut bearing for wear
and damage.
2.
Check the spring upper and lower
seat for damage and deterioration.
3.
Compress and extend the pist ...