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TROUBLESHOOTING
IGNITION SYSTEM
Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy (See Page)
Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) | Ignition lock switch Ignition coil Spark plugs Ignition wiring disconnected or broken Spark plug cable | Inspect See page EE-14 See page EE-13 Repair See page EE-13
Rough idle or stalls | Ignition wiring Ignition coil Spark plug cable | Inspect See page EE-14 See page EE-13
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration | Spark plugs and spark plug cable Ignition wiring | See page EE-13 Inspect
Poor mileage | Spark plugs and spark plugs cable | See page EE-13
CHARGING SYSTEM
Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy (See Page)
Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off | Fuse blown Light burned out Wiring connection loose Electronic voltage regulator | Check fuses Replace light Tighten loose connections See page EE-20
Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running (Battery requires frequent recharging) | Drive belt loose or worn Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Fuse blown Fusible link blown Electronic voltage regulator or generator Wiring | See page EE-19, 29 See page EE-32 Check fuses Replace fusible link See page EE-20 Repair wiring
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration Overcharge | Drive belt loose or worn Wiring connection loose or open circuit Fusible link blown Poor grounding Electronic voltage regulator or generator Worn battery Electronic voltage regulator Voltage sensing wire | See page EE-19, 29 Tighten loose connection or repair wiring Replace fusible link Repair See page EE-20 Replace battery See page EE-20 Repair wire
STARTING SYSTEM
Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy (See Page)
Engine will not crank | Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) Fusible link blown Starter motor faulty Ignition switch faulty | Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables See page TR group-automatic transaxle Replace fusible link See page EE-38 Inspect
Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Starter motor | Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables See page EE-38
Starter keeps running | Starter motor Ignition switch | See page EE-38 Inspect
Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor Ring gear teeth broken | Repair wiring See page EE-40 See page EM group-fly wheel