Symptom Suspect Area Remedy (See Page)
Engine will not start or is hard to
start (Cranks OK)
Ignition lock switch
Ignition coil
Spark plugs
Ignition wiring disconnected or broken
Spark plug cable
Inspect
See page EE-14
See page EE-13
Repair
See page EE-13
Rough idle or stalls Ignition wiring
Ignition coil
Spark plug cable
Inspect
See page EE-14
See page EE-13
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration Spark plugs and spark plug cable
Ignition wiring
See page EE-13
Inspect
Poor mileage Spark plugs and spark plugs cable See page EE-13
Symptom Suspect Area Remedy (See Page)
Charging warning indicator
does not light with ignition
switch "ON" and engine off
Fuse blown
Light burned out
Wiring connection loose
Electronic voltage regulator
Check fuses
Replace light
Tighten loose connections
See page EE-20
Charging warning indicator
does not go out with
engine running (Battery
requires frequent
recharging)
Drive belt loose or worn
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn
Fuse blown
Fusible link blown
Electronic voltage regulator or generator
Wiring
See page EE-19, 29
See page EE-32
Check fuses
Replace fusible link
See page EE-20
Repair wiring
Engine hesitates/poor
acceleration
Overcharge
Drive belt loose or worn
Wiring connection loose or open circuit
Fusible link blown
Poor grounding
Electronic voltage regulator or generator
Worn battery
Electronic voltage regulator
Voltage sensing wire
See page EE-19, 29
Tighten loose connection or repair
wiring
Replace fusible link
Repair
See page EE-20
Replace battery
See page EE-20
Repair wire
Symptom Suspect Area Remedy (See Page)
Engine will not crank Battery charge low
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with
automatic transaxle only)
Fusible link blown
Starter motor faulty
Ignition switch faulty
Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
See page TR group-automatic
transaxle
Replace fusible link
See page EE-38
Inspect
Engine cranks slowly
Battery charge low Charge or replace battery
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