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Engine Basic Check

ENGINE BASIC CHECK DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE

Step Action YES NO
Was "Engine and Emission Control System Check" performed?  Go to Step 2. Go to ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK .
  1. Check battery voltage.

Is it 11 V or more? 
Go to Step 3. Charge or replace battery.
Is engine cranked?  Go to Step 4. Go to CRANKING SYSTEM SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .
Does engine start?  Go to Step 5. Go to Step 7.
  1. Check engine idle speed / IAC duty referring to IDLE SPEED / IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) DUTY INSPECTION .

Is check result as specified? 
Go to Step 6. Go to ENGINE SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .
  1. Check ignition timing referring to IGNITION TIMING CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT .

Is check result as specified? 
Go to ENGINE SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS . Adjust ignition timing.
Check fuel supply
  1. Check to make sure that enough fuel is filled in fuel tank.
  2. Turn ON ignition switch for 3 seconds and then OFF. Repeat this a few times.

Is fuel return pressure (returning sounds) felt from fuel return hose when ignition switch is turned ON? 
Go to Step 9. Go to Step 8.
  1. Check fuel pump for operating.

Was fuel pump operating sound heard from fuel filler for about 3 seconds after ignition switch ON and stop? 
Go to FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTION . Go to FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION .
  1. Check ignition spark referring to IGNITION SPARK CHECK .

Is it in good condition? 
Go to Step 10. Go to IGNITION SYSTEM SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .
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  1. Check fuel injector referring to FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION .

Is it in good condition? 
Go to ENGINE SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS . Go to FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT INSPECTION .