Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 01 (TROUBLESHOOTING CHART)
SMR2000-042-03-01.FM 03-01-1
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 0
The following is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of troubles. It is a guideline and should
not be assumed to have all causes for all problems.
NOTE: On DI models, always check for fault codes recorded in the MPEM first
using the VCK (vehicle
communication kit (P/N 529 035 676)
. If a fault code is detected, service the fault code and recheck operating
conditions. Refer to Diagnostic Procedures in ENGINE MANAGEMENT section.
ENGINE WILL NOT START
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine does not turn over
• DESS operation non functional • If 2 short beeps are not heard when in-
stalling safety lanyard, refer to ELEC-
TRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE MAN-
AGEMENT
• Safety lanyard switch or harness dam-
aged
• Replace
• Burnt fuse on MPEM or in rear elec-
trical box: battery, starting system,
fuel pump (DI models)
• Check wiring then replace fuse
• Starting system fuse keeps on burn-
ing
• Check wiring, solenoid and MPEM
• Discharged battery • Check/recharge
• Defective Start/stop switch • Check, refer to Starting System or
ENGINE MANAGEMENT
• Battery connections • Check/clean/tighten
• Water/fuel hydrolock • Check, refer to section MAINTENANCE
• Starter • Check, refer to section ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
• Seized engine • Check/repair as needed
• Seized engine
• Hydraulically locked air compressor
(DI models)
• Check, refer to section ENGINE
• Check/repair as needed
• Seized jet pump • Check, refer to section PROPULSION
SYSTEM
• Faulty sensor (DI models) or MPEM • Check faulty codes in MPEM memory,
refer to section ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Engine turns slowly
• Loose battery cable connections • Check/clean/tighten
• Discharged/weak battery • Check/charge/replace
• Restriction in jet pump • Check/clean pump
• Seizure in jet pump • Inspect, refer to section PROPULSION
SYSTEM
• Partial engine hydrolock • Check, refer to section MAINTENANCE
• Partial engine seizure • Check compression, refer to section
ENGINE
• Worn starter • Check, refer to section ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM