SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [MZR 1.6]


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•  Confirm trouble symptom using the following diagnostic index, then go to appropriate troubleshooting chart.

Diagnostic Index

—: Not applicable

No.

TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM

DESCRIPTION

1
Blown fuses
2
Check engine light illuminates
•  The check engine light is illuminated incorrectly.
3
Will not crank
•  The starter does not work.
4
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
•  The starter cranks the engine at normal speed but the engine requires excessive cranking time before starting.
―  The battery is in normal condition.
5
Engine stalls
After start/at idle
•  The engine stops unexpectedly at idle and/or after start.
6
Cranks normally but will not start
•  The starter cranks the engine at normal speed but the engine will not run.
―  Refer to the symptom troubleshooting "NO.5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE" if this symptom appears after engine stall.
―  Fuel is in the tank.
―  Battery is in normal condition.
7
Slow return to idle
•  The engine takes more time than normal to return to idle speed.
8
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
•  The engine speed fluctuates between the specified idle speed and lower speed and the engine shakes excessively.
•  The idle speed is too slow and the engine shakes excessively.
9
Fast idle/runs on
•  The engine speed continues during at fast idle after warm-up.
•  The engine runs after ignition is switched off.
10
Low idle/stalls during deceleration
•  The engine stops unexpectedly at the beginning of deceleration or recovery from deceleration.
11
Engine stalls/quits
Acceleration/cruise
•  The engine stops unexpectedly at beginning of acceleration or during acceleration.
•  The engine stops unexpectedly while cruising.
Engine runs rough
Acceleration/cruise
•  The engine speed fluctuates during acceleration or cruising.
Misses
Acceleration/cruise
•  The engine misses during acceleration or cruising.
Buck/jerk
Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration
•  The vehicle bucks/jerks during acceleration, cruising, or deceleration.
Hesitation/stumble
Acceleration
•  Momentary pause at beginning of acceleration or during acceleration.
Surges
Acceleration/cruise
•  Momentary minor irregularity in engine output.
12
Lack/loss of power
Acceleration/cruise
•  Performance is poor under load (such as power down when climbing hills).
13
Knocking/pinging
Acceleration/cruise
•  Sound is produced when air/fuel mixture is ignited by something other than spark plug (such as hot spot in combustion chamber).
14
Poor fuel economy
•  Fuel economy is unsatisfactory.
15
Emission compliance
•  Fails emissions test.
16
High oil consumption/leakage
•  Oil consumption is excessive.
17
Cooling system concerns
Overheating
•  The engine runs at higher than normal temperature/overheats.
18
Cooling system concerns
Runs cold
•  The engine does not reach normal operating temperature.
19
Exhaust smoke
•  Blue, black, or white smoke from exhaust system.
20
Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
•  Gasoline fuel smell or visible leakage.
21
Engine noise
•  The engine noise from under bonnet.
22
Vibration concerns (engine)
•  Vibration from under bonnet or driveline.
23
A/C does not work sufficiently
•  The A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not engage when the A/C is turned on.
24
A/C is always on or A/C compressor runs continuously
•  The A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not disengage.
25
A/C is not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
•  The A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not disengage under WOT.
26
Exhaust sulphur smell
•  Rotten egg smell (sulphur) from exhaust.
27
Spark plug condition
•  Incorrect spark plug condition.
28
ATX concerns
Upshift/downshift/ engagement
•  ATX concerns not related to engine performance.