Fuel leak
Air cleaner clogged
Incorrect ignition timing
EFI system problems
wInjector faulty
wDeceleration fuel cut system faulty
Idle speed too high
Spark plug faulty
EGR system always on
Low compression
Tires improperly inflated
Clutch slips
Brakes drag
Incorrect idle speed
Incorrect ignition timing
Vacuum leaks
wPCV line
wEGR line
wIntake manifold
wAir intake chamber
wThrottle body
wISC valve
wBrake booster line
EFI system problemsCheck ISC system
Inspect plugs
Check EGR system
Check compression
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Troubleshoot clutch
Troubleshoot brakesRepair as necessary
Check air cleaner
Reset timing
Repair as necessary
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
Check ISC system
Reset timing
Repair as necessaryFI±116,118
IG±6, 10
EC±8, 21
EM±22
UNPLEASANT ODOR
Poor gasoline
mileage
FI±116, 118
IG±16, 20
Repair as necessaryMA±5
IG±16, 20
Unpleasant odorPossible cause Possible cause
Problem
ProblemRemedy
RemedyPage Page
± ENGINE MECHANICALTroubleshootingEM±9
Incorrect ignition timing
Ignition problems
wIgnition coil
wIgniter
wDistributor
wHigh±tension cords
Ignition wiring disconnected or broken
Spark plug faulty
Ignition wiring faulty
Incorrect ignition timing
Ignition problems
wIgnition coil
wIgniter
wDistributor
wHigh±tension cordsReset timing
Inspect coil
Inspect igniter
Inspect distributor
Inspect high±tension cords
Inspect wiring
Inspect coil
Inspect igniter
Inspect distributor
Inspect high±tension cords
Spark plug faulty
Ignition wiring faulty
Incorrect ignition timingIG±17, 20
IG±7, 12
IG±8, 12
IG±7, 12
IG±6, 10
Spark plug faulty
Incorrect ignition timing Engine will not start/
hard to start
(cranks OK)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine dieseling
(runs after ignition switch
is turned off)Inspect plugs
Inspect wiring
Reset tinningInspect plugs
inspect wiring
Reset timing
Muffler explosion
(after fire) all the timeEngine hesitates/
poor accelerationIG±7, 12
IG±8, 12
IG±7, 12
IG±6, 10
Inspect plugs
Reset timing Incorrect ignition timing
Incorrect ignition timing
Incorrect ignition timing
Incorrect ignition timing Poor gasoline mileageRough idle or stalls
IG±6, 10
120
Engine overheatsEngine backfiresPossible cause
Reset timing
Reset timingReset timingReset timingIG±17, 20 IG±17, 20
IG±17, 20
IG±17, 20 IG±17, 20
IG±17, 20 Problem
IG±6, 10
IG±6, 10 Remedy
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± IGNITION SYSTEMTroubleshootingIG±3
