Mitsubishi S12R - Starter Does Not Crank or Cranks Slowly, Resulting in Starting Failure

11 TROUBLESHOOTING
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S12R OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Troubleshooting
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Starter Does Not Crank or Cranks Slowly, Resulting in Starting Failure
Table 11-1 Starter Does Not Crank or Cranks Slowly, Resulting in Starting Failure
Problem Cause Remedies Reference
Page
Starter Does Not
Crank or Cranks
Slowly, Resulting
in Starting Failure
Electrical Sys-
tem
Faulty wire connec-
tion, insufficient ca-
pacity
• Check fuse.
• Check wiring connection between
battery, starter, and starter switch.
-
Battery charge fault • Alternator - Check 169
• Check and adjust the belt. 126
128
Capacity degrada-
tion of the battery
• Check the level and specific
gravity of the electrolyte
• Charge battery.
• Replace battery.
168
Faulty starter or
faulty safety relay
• Contact your MHIET dealer. 10
Lubrication
System
Oil viscosity too
high
• Change with appropriate engine
oil.
109
147
Excessive oil level • Engine Oil Level - Check
• Check lubrication system.
149
Engine Body Wear or lock of slid-
ing parts
• Contact your MHIET dealer. 10