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 ENGINE
Engine turns slowly
Worn starter
Check, refer to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Faulty component in the fuel injection
system
(
RFI models
)
Check for fault codes. Refer to
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES in ENGINE
MANAGEMENT
Engine drowned mode is active
(
RFI models
)
Release throttle lever
Low battery voltage Recharge or replace battery
Check fuel pump pressure output
Check fuel pump fuse
Low or no fuel pressure
(
RFI models
)
Check wiring harness
Check fuel injector operation. Replace as
necessary
Fuel injectors not working
(
RFI models
)
Check output signal from ECM
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
)
Engine turns over
Inverted spark plug cables
(
RFI models
)
Reposition cables properly.
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