SeaDoo 2002 GTX 4-TEC - Troubleshooting - System Faults and Noise; O.P.A.S. System Faults; Abnormal Noise from Propulsion System

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Engine Misfires, Misinjects, Runs Irregularly
Engine Smoke
Engine Overheats
Engine Continually Backfires
Engine Pinging or Knocking
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Weak spark.
• Fouled/defective/worn spark
plugs.
Replace.
• Faulty ignition coil(s) or engine
ECU.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
Lean fuel mixture.
• Fuel: Level too low, stale or water-
contaminated.
Siphon and/or refill.
• Clogged injectors.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Defective sensor or engine
ECU.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
Rich fuel mixture
(high fuel consumption).
• Defective sensor or engine
ECU.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
• Oil level too high.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Internal engine damage.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
• Engine coolant level too low.
Refer to LIQUIDS.
• Clogged jet pump water intake.
Clean.
• Clogged exhaust cooling system.
Flush exhaust cooling system.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Weak spark.
• Fouled/defective/worn spark
plugs.
Replace.
Wrong spark.
• Ignition coils wrongly
connected.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
• Knock sensor malfunction.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
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