Engine Basic Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This check is very important for troubleshooting when ECM has detected no DTC and no abnormality has been found in Visual Inspection .

Follow the flow carefully.

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES REFERENCE CHART

Step	Action	YES	NO
1	Was "Engine and Emission Control System Check" performed?	Go to Step 2.	Go to ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK .
2	Check battery voltage Is it 11 V or more?	Go to Step 3.	Charge or replace battery.
3	Can engine be cranked?	Go to Step 4.	Go to CRANKING SYSTEM SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .
4	Does engine start?	Go to Step 5.	Go to Step 7.
5	Check idle speed Check engine idle speed. See Idle Speed and IAC Throttle Valve Opening Inspection . Is check result as specified?	Go to Step 6.	Go to ENGINE SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .
6	Check ignition system Check ignition system. See IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK . Is check result as specified?	Go to ENGINE SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .	Repair or replace defective parts.
7	Check immobilizer system for operation Check immobilizer control system. See IMMOBILIZER CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK . Is it in good condition?	Go to Step 8.	Immobilizer control system malfunction.
8	Check fuel system Check fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION . Is it in good condition?	Go to ENGINE SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .	Repair or replace defective parts.