Trouble symptom | Probable cause | Remedy |
Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) | Ignition lock switch faulty Ignition coil faulty Power transistor faulty Spark plugs faulty Ignition wiring disconnected or broken Spark plugs faulty | Replace ignition lock switch Inspect ignition coil Inspect power transistor Replace plugs Inspect wiring Replace plugs |
Rough idle or stalls | Ignition wiring faulty Ignition coil faulty Spark plug cable faulty | Inspect wiring Replace ignition coil Replace spark plug cable |
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration | Spark plugs faulty Ignition wiring faulty | Replace plugs Inspect ignition coil and wires |
Poor mileage | Spark plugs faulty | Replace plugs |
Trouble symptom | Probable cause | Remedy |
Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off | Fuse blown Light burned out Wiring connection loose Electronic voltage regulator faulty | Check fuses Replace light Tighten loose connections Replace voltage regulator |
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 faulty Wiring faulty | Adjust tension or replace drive belt Repair or replace cables Check fuses Replace fusible link Test generator 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 faulty Faulty battery Electronic voltage regulator faulty Voltage sensing wire faulty | Adjust tension or replace drive belt Tighten loose connection or repair wiring Replace fusible link Repair Test generator, if faulty, repair or replace Replace battery Replace voltage regulator Repair wire |
Trouble symptom | Probable cause | Remedy |
Engine will not crank | Battery discharged Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Transaxle range switch faulty (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) Fusible link blown Starter motor faulty Ignition switch faulty Ignition lock switch faulty | Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Adjust or replace switch Replace fusible link Repair starter motor Replace ignition switch Replace ignition lock switch |
Engine cranks slowly | Battery discharged Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Starter motor faulty | Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Repair starter motor |
Starter keeps running | Starter motor faulty Ignition switch faulty | Repair starter motor Replace ignition switch |
Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor faulty Ring gear teeth broken | Repair wiring Repair starter motor Replace flywheel ring gear or torque converter |
