Possible Causes & Corrections

Check the following items:

• Check injector nozzles. See appropriate SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article.
• Inspect fuel delivery system. Check for no fuel to injection pump or air in fuel system. See BASIC FUEL SYSTEM CHECKS (DIESEL) in appropriate BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article.
• Check for water contaminated fuel.
• Check charging system output. Repair charging system if voltage is less than 9 volts or more than 16 volts.