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• Spark plug malfunction
• Ignition coil malfunction
• Immobilizer system and/or circuit malfunction
• Immobilizer system operates properly (Key is not registered.)
WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and
repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system:
• Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage.
Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
• Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries
or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always
complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR
PROCEDURE" described in this manual.
(See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
(See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
CAUTION:
• Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly
cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release
connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of
foreign material.
Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
Yes
Both conditions appear:
Go to Step 3.
1
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the
DLC-2.
Do any of the following conditions
appear?
• The engine does not completely
start.
• DTC B1260 is displayed.
No
Either or other condition appears:
Go to the next step.
Yes Go to the next step.
2
Does the engine stall after approx. 2 s
from when it is started?
No
The immobilizer system is normal.
Go to Step 8.
3 Yes Go to the next step.
(w) RX8-Engine Troubleshooting
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