Symptom | Suspect area | Remedy |
Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off. | Fuse blown | Check fuses |
Light burned out | Replace light | |
Wiring connection loose | Tighten loose connection | |
Electronic voltage regulator | Disconnect the voltage regulator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. | |
Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running. (Battery requires frequent recharging) | Drive belt loose or worn | Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
Battery cable loose, corroded or worn | Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable | |
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator | Disconnect the voltage regulator or alternator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. | |
Wiring | Repair or replace wiring | |
Overcharge | Electronic voltage regulator | Disconnect the voltage regulator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. |
Voltage sensing wire | Repair or replace wiring | |
Discharge | Drive belt loose or worn | Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
Wiring connection loose or short circuit | Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring | |
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator | Disconnect the voltage regulator or alternator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. | |
Poor grounding | Inspect ground or repair | |
Worn battery | Replace battery |
Symptom | Suspect area | Remedy |
Engine will not crank | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables | |
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) | Refer to TR group-automatic transaxle | |
Fuse blown | Replace fuse | |
Starter motor faulty | Replace | |
Ignition switch faulty | Replace | |
Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables | |
Starter motor faulty | Replace | |
Starter keeps running | Starter motor | Replace |
Ignition switch | Replace | |
Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring | Repair wiring |
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor | Replace | |
Ring gear teeth broken | Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy |
Delayed starting, rough idling and white smoke emissions at low temperatures. (These conditions disappear after the engine warms up sufficiently) | Glow plug | Check the suspect area, or replace as required. |
Glow plug relay | ||
Glow plug plate | ||
Glow plug fuse | ||
ECM | ||
Battery | ||
Wiring connection | ||
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) | ||
Ignition switch | ||
Glow lamp (integrated into cluster) |
