W
BASIC INSPECTIO
N
BASIC INSPECTIO
N
When the "normal" code is displayed during the
diagnostic code check, troubleshooting should be
performed in the correct order for all possible
circuits considered to be the causes of the
problems
.
NO
) Go to ste
p
OBJECTIVE
. To learn how to carry out basic inspection of the engine
.
PREPARATIONS
.• SST 09843-18020 Diagnosis check wir
e
• Engine tune-up
tester (tachometer, timing light)
APPLICABLE ENGINE
: 4A-FE* (Sep
., 1989
)
*Except
Carina
11 (AT 17 1)
with lean mixture senso
r
1
Is batt
ery voltage 11 V or more
when engine
is stopped
?
NO
j Charge or replace ba
tt
e
ry
.
2
Does engine crank?
NO
) Go to Symptom Cha
rt
(
see page 154)
.
3
0
0 Visually
check to see whether the air cleane
r
Does engine sta
rt
?
Check air filter
.
NOTE
In many cases, carrying out the basic engine
check shown in the following flow chart will
allow you to locate the cause of the problem
quickly and efficiently
. For this reason, it is
essential to perform this inspection
before
troubleshooting engine problems
.
8
Remove the air filter
.
element is excessively dirty, oily or damaged
.
If necessary, clean the element with
compressed air
: first blow from the inside
thoroughly, then blow off the outside of the
element
.
N G
~ Replace air cleaner element
.
Procedure 0 Check or inspectio
n
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