II. TRITEC 1.6 engine
1. Fail to run or run slowly at start
Common trouble location：
1. Battery; 2. Start motor; 3. Harness or ignition switch; 4. Mechanical paof the engine.
Diagnosis Flow
Table 1-67
S/N Operation Test Results Actions
Yes Next step
1
Check the voltage between the two terminals of the
battery with a multimeter. Is the voltage between 8～
12V at start?
No Replace battery
Yes Next step
2
Keep the ignition switch in START. Check the voltage
of the positive terminal of the start motor with a
multimeter. Is the voltage greater than 8V?
No Repair or replace harness
Yes
Repair or replace start
motor
3
Remove the start motor. Check the working condition
of the start motor, especially for open circuit or lock
due to poor lubrication.
No Next step
Yes Renew proper lubricant
4
If the trouble occurs in winter, check if the start motor
is affected by high resistance as improper engine
lubricant and gear box oil is applied.
No Next step
Yes
Remove the resistance
within the engine
5
Check the start motor for poor rotation. Is it caused by
the great mechanical resistance inside the engine?
No
Repeat the
above-mentioned step
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