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Troubleshooting
Problem: Spark absent or weak
Condition
Remedy
1.
Ignition coil
defective
2.
Spark plug
defective
3.
Alternator
defective
4.
ECU
defective
5.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
defective
1. Replace ignition coil
2. Replace plug
3. Replace stator coil assembly
4. Replace ECU
5. Replace stator coil assembly
Problem: Spark plug fouled with carbon
Condition
Remedy
1.
Gasoline
incorrect
2.
Air cleaner element
dirty
3.
Spark plug
incorrect (too cold)
4.
Valve seals
cracked - missing
5.
Oil rings
worn - broken
1. Change to correct gasoline
2. Clean element
3. Replace plug
4. Replace seals
5. Replace rings
Problem: Spark plug electrodes overheat or burn
Condition
Remedy
1.
Spark plug
incorrect (too hot)
2.
Engine
overheats
3.
Spark plug
loose
1. Replace plug
2. Service cooling system
3. Tighten plug
Problem: Alternator does not charge
Condition
Remedy
1.
Lead wires/connections
shorted - open
2.
Stator coil
shorted - grounded - open
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
1. Repair - replace lead wires
2. Replace stator coil
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
Problem: Alternator charges, but charging rate is below the specification
Condition
Remedy
1.
Stator coil wires
shorted - open - connector dirty
2.
Stator coil
grounded - open
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
4.
Battery
defective
1. Repair wires - clean connector
2. Replace stator coil
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
4. Replace battery
Problem: Alternator overcharges
Condition
Remedy
1.
Internal battery
short circuited
2.
Regulator/rectifier
damaged - defective
3.
Regulator/rectifier
poorly grounded
1. Replace battery
2. Replace regulator/rectifier
3. Clean - tighten ground connection
Problem: Charging unstable
Condition
Remedy
1.
Stator coil wire
intermittently shorting
2.
Alternator
internally shorted
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
1. Repair shorted wire
2. Replace stator coil
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
Problem: Starter button inoperative
Condition
Remedy
1.
Battery charge
low
2.
Switch contacts
defective
3.
Starter motor
defective
4.
Starter relay
defective
5.
Emergency stop - ignition switch
off
6.
Wiring connections
loose - disconnected
1. Charge - replace battery
2. Replace switch
3. Replace starter motor
4. Replace relay
5. Turn on switches
6. Connect - tighten - repair connections
Problem: Battery “sulfation” (Acidic white powdery substance or spots on surfaces of cell plates)
Condition
Remedy
1.
Charging rate
too low - too high
2.
Battery
run-down - damaged
3.
Battery
sulfided
1. Repair charging system
2. Replace battery
3. Replace battery
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