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incorrect index, see FUEL
SYSTEMS
Hot fast idle RPM too low Reset fast idle RPM,
see TUNE-UP
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BASIC HOT START SYMPTOMS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART \
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION \
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Engine Won't Engine flooded Allow fuel to
Start evaporate
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BASIC COLD ENGINE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART \
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION \
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Engine Stalls in Choke vacuum kick setting Reset choke vacuum
Gear incorrect kick, see FUEL
SYSTEMS
Fast idle RPM incorrect Reset fast idle RPM,
see TUNE-UP
Fast idle cam index Reset fast idle cam
incorrect see FUEL SYSTEMS
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Acceleration Sag Defective choke control Replace choke
or Stall switch control switch
Choke vacuum kick setting Reset choke vacuum
incorrect kick see, FUEL
SYSTEMS
Float level incorrect Adjust float level,
(too low) FUEL SYSTEMS
Accelerator pump defective Repair or replace
pump see FUEL
SYSTEMS
Secondary throttles not Inspect lockout
closed adjustment,see FUEL
SYSTEMS
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Sag or Stall Defective choke control Replace choke
After Warmup switch control switch, see
FUEL SYSTEMS
Defective accelerator pump Replace pump, see
FUEL SYSTEMS
Float level incorrect Adjust float level,
(too low) see FUEL SYSTEMS
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Backfiring & Plugged heat crossover Remove restriction
Black Smoke system
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BASIC WARM ENGINE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART \
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batteries
Bad starter connections Check connections
or bad starter and/or replace
batteries
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Engine Cranks Bad battery connections Check connections
Slowly, Won't or dead batteries and/or replace
Start batteries
Engine oil too heavy Replace engine oil
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Engine Cranks Glow plugs not functioning Check glow plug system,
Normally, But see FUEL SYSTEMS
Will Not Start Glow plug control not Check controller, see
functioning FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel not injected into Check fuel injectors,
cylinders see FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Fuel filter blocked Replace fuel filter
Fuel tank filter blocked Replace fuel tank
filter
Fuel pump not operating Check pump operation
and/or replace pump
Fuel return system blocked Inspect system and
remove restriction
No voltage to fuel solenoid Check solenoid and
connections
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Incorrect injection pump Re-adjust pump timing,
timing see FUEL SYSTEMS
Low compression Check valves, pistons,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Inspect and/or replace
injection pump
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Engine Starts, Incorrect slow idle Reset idle adjustment,
Won't Idle adjustment see TUNE-UP
Fast idle solenoid Check solenoid and
malfunctioning connections
Fuel return system blocked Check system and remove
restrictions
Glow plugs go off too soon See glow plug diagnosis
in FUEL SYSTEMS
Injection pump timing Reset pump timing, see
incorrect FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Low compression Check valves, piston,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Replace injection pump,
see FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel solenoid closes in RUN Check solenoid and
position connections
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Engines Starts/ Incorrect slow idle Reset slow idle, see
Idles Rough W/out adjustment TUNE-UP
Smoke or Noise Injection line fuel leaks Check lines and
connections
Fuel return system blocked Check lines and
connections
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Air in fuel system Bleed air from system
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Injector nozzle malfunction Check nozzles, see
FUEL SYSTEMS
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Engines Starts Injection pump timing Reset pump timing, see
and Idles Rough incorrect FUEL SYSTEMS
W/out Smoke or Engine not fully broken in Put more miles on
Noise, But Clears engine
After Warm-Up Air in system Bleed air from system
Injector nozzle malfunction Check nozzles, see
FUEL SYSTEMS
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Engine Idles Blocked fuel filter Replace fuel filter
Correctly, Injection pump timing Reset pump timing, see
Misfires Above incorrect FUEL SYSTEMS
Idle Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
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Engine Won't Fast idle adjustment Reset fast idle, see
Return To Idle incorrect TUNE-UP
Internal injection pump Replace injection pump,
malfunction see FUEL SYSTEMS
External linkage binding Check linkage and
remove binding
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Fuel Leaks On Loose or broken fuel line Check lines and
Ground connections
Internal injection pump Replace injection pump,
seal leak see FUEL SYSTEMS
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Cylinder Injector nozzles sticking Test injectors, see
Knocking Noise open FUEL SYSTEMS
Very low nozzle opening Test injectors and/or
pressure replace
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Loss of Engine Restricted air intake Remove restriction
Power EGR valve malfunction Replace EGR valve
Blocked or damaged exhaust Remove restriction
system and/or replace
components
Blocked fuel tank filter Replace filter
Restricted fuel filter Remove restriction
and/or replace filter
Block vent in gas cap Remove restriction
and/or replace cap
Tank-to-injection pump fuel Check fuel lines and
supply blocked connections
Blocked fuel return system Remove restriction
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Blocked injector nozzles Check nozzle for
blockage, see FUEL
SYSTEMS
Low compression Check valves, rings,
pistons, see ENGINES
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Loud Engine Basic timing incorrect Reset timing, see
Noise With Black FUEL SYSTEMS
Smoke EGR valve malfunction Replace EGR valve
Internal injection pump Replace injection pump,
malfunction see FUEL SYSTEMS
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Ignition switch faulty Adjust or replace
or misadjusted ignition switch
Open circuit between Check and repair wires
starter switch ignition and connections as
terminal on starter relay necessary
Starter relay or starter See Testing in STARTER
defective article
Open solenoid pull-in See Testing in STARTER
wire article
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Starter Does Not Weak battery or dead Charge or replace
Operate and cell battery as necessary
Headlights Dim
Loose or corroded battery Check that battery
connections connections are clean
and tight
Internal ground in See Testing in STARTER
starter windings article
Grounded starter fields See Testing in STARTERS
Armature rubbing on pole See STARTER article
shoes
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Starter Turns Starter clutch slipping See STARTER article
but Engine
Does Not Rotate
Broken clutch housing See STARTER article
Pinion shaft rusted or See STARTER article
dry
Engine basic timing See Ignition Timing in
incorrect TUNE-UP article
Broken teeth on engine Replace flywheel and
flywheel check for starter pinion
gear damage
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Starter Will Not Faulty overrunning See STARTER article
Crank Engine clutch
Broken clutch housing See STARTER article
Broken flywheel teeth Replace flywheel and
check for starter pinion
gear damage
Armature shaft sheared See STARTER article
or reduction gear teeth
stripped
Weak battery Charge or replace
battery as necessary
Faulty solenoid See On-Vehicle Tests in
STARTER article
Poor grounds Check all ground
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connections for
tight and clean
connections
Ignition switch faulty Adjust or replace
or misadjusted ignition switch as
necessary
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Starter Cranks Battery weak or Charge or replace
Engine Slowly defective battery as necessary
Engine overheated See ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM article
Engine oil too heavy Check that proper
viscosity oil
is used
Poor battery-to-starter Check that all
connections between
battery and starter are
clean and tight
Current draw too low or See Bench Tests in
too high STARTER article
Bent armature, loose pole See STARTER article
shoes screws or worn
bearings
Burned solenoid contacts Replace solenoid
Faulty starter Replace starter
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Starter Engages Engine timing too far See Ignition Timing in
Engine Only advanced TUNE-UP article
Momentarily
Overrunning clutch not Replace overrunning
engaging properly clutch. See STARTER
article
Broken starter clutch See STARTER article
Broken teeth on engine Replace flywheel and
flywheel check starter pinion
gear for damage
Weak drive assembly See STARTER article
thrust spring
Weak hold-in coil See Bench Tests in
STARTER article
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Starter Drive Defective point assembly See Testing in STARTER
Will Not Engage article
Poor point assembly ground See Testing in STARTER
article
Defective pull-in coil Replace starter
solenoid
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Starter Relay Dead battery Charge or replace
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High Pitched Whine Distance too great Align starter or check
During Cranking between starter that correct starter
Before Engine pinion and flywheel and flywheel are being
Fires but Engine used
Fires and Cranks
Normally
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High Pitched Distance too small between
Whine After Engine starter pinion and flywheel
Fires With Key Flywheel runout contributes
released. Engine to the intermittent nature
Fires and Cranks
Normally
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TUNE-UP TROUBLE SHOOTING - GAS ENGINE VEHICLES
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC SPARK PLUG TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS
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Normal Spark Light Tan or Gray deposits No Action
Plug Condition
Electrode not burned or No Action
fouled
Gap tolerance not changed No Action
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Cold Fouling or Overrich air/fuel mixture Adjust air/fuel
Carbon Deposits mixture, see ENGINE
PERFORMANCE section
Faulty choke Replace choke
assembly, see ENGINE
PERFORMANCE section
Clogged air filter Clean and/or replace
air filter
Incorrect idle speed or Reset idle speed and/
dirty carburetor or clean carburetor
Faulty ignition wires Replace ignition
wiring
Prolonged operation Shut engine off
at idle during long idle
Sticking valves or worn Check valve train
valve guide seals
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Wet Fouling Worn rings and pistons Install new rings and
or Oil Deposits pistons
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Vacuum leaks Repair vacuum leaks
Fuel lines clogged Remove restriction
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Hesitation Cracked or broken vacuum Replace vacuum hoses
hoses
Vacuum leaks Repair Vacuum leaks
Binding carburetor linkage Eliminate binding
Binding throttle linkage Eliminate binding
Binding choke linkage or Eliminate binding
fast idle cam
Improper float setting Readjust float
setting, see FUEL
Cracked or broken ignition Replace ignition
wires wires
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Rough idle, Incorrect curb idle or fast Reset idle speed, see
Missing or idle speed see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Stalling
Incorrect basic timing Reset ignition timing
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Improper idle mixture Reset idle mixture,
adjustment see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Improper feedback system Check feedback system
operation see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Incorrect spark plug gap Reset spark plug gap,
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Moisture in ignition Dry components
components
Loose or broken ignition Replace ignition
wires wires
Damaged distributor cap or Replace distributor
or rotor cap or rotor
Faulty ignition coil Replace ignition coil
Fuel filter clogged or worn Replace fuel filter
Damaged idle mixture screw Replace idle mixture
screw, see FUEL
Improper fast idle cam Reset fast idle cam
adjustment adjustment, see TUNE-
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Improper EGR valve operation Replace EGR valve
Faulty PCV valve air flow Replace PCV valve
Choke binding or improper Reset choke or
choke setting eliminate binding