Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 01 (TROUBLESHOOTING CHART)
ENGINE STOPS RUNNING
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Sparkplugheatrangetoohigh Check/change to correct range
Improper ignition timing
Check/reset
Compression ratio is too high
Install genuine parts
Engine dies during
operation
(piston seizure/2–stroke
engines)
Poor injection oil quality
Use proper BOMBARDIER injection oil
Electrical noise (
DI models
) Refer to ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Engine was running
below 2000 RPM. No
maintenance light
Low air pressure (
DI models
) Check air delivery circuit for leaks
Contaminated or inappropriate fuel Syphon reservoir and refill with fresh fuel
Engine stalls at idle
Air in fuel rail (
RFI and 4-TEC models
)
Refill fuel tank
Engine running out of fuel
Check fuel delivery system for proper fuel
pressure and delivery
Air in fuel rail (
RFI and 4-TEC models
) Refill fuel tank
Engine start but stops
after approximately
2 seconds
Low air pressure (
DI models
) Check air system
(compressor, air/fuel rail etc.)
ENGINE CANNOT REACH MAXIMUM RPM
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
RAVE valve does not open
(
if so equipped
)
Check, refer to ENGINE and COOLING
SYSTEM
Faulty water regulator valve
(
if so equipped
)
Check, refer to COOLING SYSTEM
Low fuel pressure
(
fuel injection models
)
Check fuel pump pressure output
Jet pump related problem
Check propulsion components. Refer to
JET PUMP
Limp home mode activated
(
fuel injection models
)
Refer to ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Exhaust system blockage/muffler
damage
Check and repair
Exhaust gases in bilge (leak)
Check exhaust system for leaks
Defective supercharger
(
4-TEC Supercharged models
)
Check/repair, refer to INTAKE
Battery voltage is too low
Check/repair, refer to CHARGING
SYSTEM
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