Basic Inspection [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE

NOTE:

Carry out this check with the engine stopped and the ignition switch off.

Result

Result	Proceed to
11 V or higher	OK
Below 11 V	NG

Result:

CHARGE OR REPLACE BATTERY

Result:

Go to next step

CHECK WHETHER ENGINE CRANKS
Result:

NG

PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE:

Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2016 - ]

Result:

OK

Go to next step
CHECK WHETHER ENGINE STARTS
Result:

NG

See step 6

Result:

OK

Go to next step
CHECK AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Visually check that the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.
Result:

NG

REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

Result:

OK

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CHECK IDLE SPEED
1. Check the engine idle speed.
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
Result:

NG

CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT

Result:

OK

Go to next step
CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
1. Check the fuel pressure.
  Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]
Result:

NG

CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT

Result:

OK

Go to next step
CHECK FOR SPARK
1. Perform a spark test.
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
Result:

OK

PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE:

Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2016 - ]

Result:

NG

CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT