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(See STARTER INSPECTION .)
Is the starting system normal?
No Repair or replace components if required.
Yes Go to Step 21.
16
Inspect the engine compression.
(See COMPRESSION
INSPECTION .)
Is it normal?
No Go to the next step.
Yes Go to the next step.
17
Perform the metering oil pump
control inspection.
(See Metering Oil Pump Control
Inspection .)
Does the metering oil pump
control operate properly?
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part
according to inspection results.
After that overhaul or replace the engine.
(See ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
INSPECTION .)
After that overhaul or replace the engine.
(See FUEL LINE PRESSURE
INSPECTION .)
Yes
Go
to
the
next
step.
No
Replace the fuel pump unit.
(See FUEL PUMP UNIT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
After that overhaul or replace the
engine.
(See Fuel Injector Operation
Inspection .)
Does fuel injector operate
properly?
Yes Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the
malfunctioning part according to
the inspection results.
23
Inspect the fuel injectors for the
following:
Yes
Inspect the engine oil condition (viscosity,
amount deterioration).
(w) RX8-Engine Troubleshooting
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