Section 02 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 01 (TROUBLESHOOTING CHART)
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Loose battery cable connections
Check/clean/tighten
Discharged/weak battery
Check/charge/replace
Restrictioninjetpump
Check/clean pump
Partial seizure in jet pump
Inspect, refer to PROPULSION SYSTEM
Partial engine hydro-lock
Check, refer to MAINTENANCE
Partial engine seizure
Check compression, refer to the 1503
4-TEC ENGINE SHOP MANUAL
Worn starter
Check, refer to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Timing chain not guided by chain guide )
Check, refer to the 1503 4-TEC ENGINE
SHOP MANUAL
Oil is too thick. Change oil viscosity
Engine turns slowly
Outside temperature too low
Battery capacity is not sufficient for cold
temperature
Faulty component in the fuel injection
system
Check for fault codes. Refer to
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES in ENGINE
MANAGEMENT
Engine drowned mode is active Release throttle lever
Low battery voltage Recharge or replace battery
Check fuel pump pressure output
Check fuel pump fuse
Low or no fuel pressure
Check wiring harness
Check fuel injector operation. Replace as
necessary
Fuel injectors not working
Check output signal from MPEM
No spark at the spark plug
Check spark plugs condition and replace
as necessary
Check ignition system and repairDefective MPEM or ECM
Replace MPEM or ECM (as applicable)
Defective CPS Check operation of CPS and replace if
necessary
Water-contaminated fuel
Check/siphon and refill
Dirty fuel filter
Clean/replace
Fouled or defective spark plug Replace
Water in engine
Check, refer to MAINTENANCE
Defective ignition circuit
Check, refer to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine turns over
Internal engine damage
Check, refer to the 1503 4-TEC ENGINE
SHOP MANUAL
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