Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Basic Inspection
When a malfunction is not confirmed by the DTC check, troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many cases, by carrying out the basic engine check shown in the following flowchart, the location of the problem can be found quickly and efficiently. Therefore, using this check is essential when engine troubleshooting.
- CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE NOTE:
Carry out this check with the engine stopped and ignition switch off.
Result
Result Proceed to 11 V or more OK Below 11 V NG NG → CHARGE OR REPLACE BATTERY
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK WHETHER ENGINE CRANKS
NG → PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK WHETHER ENGINE STARTS
NG → GO TO STEP 6
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK AIR FILTER
- Visually check that the air filter is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.
NG → REPLACE AIR FILTER
OK: Go to next step
- Visually check that the air filter is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.
- CHECK IDLE SPEED
- Check the idling speed. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 8
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NG → TROUBLESHOOT IDLING SPEED AND PROCEED TO NEXT STEP
OK: Go to next step
- Check the idling speed. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 8
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- CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
- Check the fuel pressure. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
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NG → TROUBLESHOOT FUEL PRESSURE AND PROCEED TO NEXT STEP
OK: Go to next step
- Check the fuel pressure. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
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- CHECK FOR SPARKS
- Check for sparks. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
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NG → TROUBLESHOOT SPARK AND PROCEED TO NEXT STEP
OK → PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- Check for sparks. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
