TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE DOES NOT START OR IS HARD TO START
1. Spark Plug Inspection
Remove and inspect spark plugs.
Are the spark plugs in good condition?
NO
–
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Dirty air cleaner
YES
–
GO TO STEP 2.
2. Spark Test
Perform spark test.
Is the spark quality good?
NO
–
• Faulty spark plug
• Loose or disconnected ignition system wires
• Faulty ignition coil
• Broken or shorted spark plug wire
• Faulty ignition pulse generator
• Faulty engine stop switch
• Faulty PGM-FI IGNITION relay
• Faulty engine control module (ECM)
YES
–
GO TO STEP 3.
3. Programmed Fuel Injection System Inspection
Check the fuel injection system.
Is the fuel injection system normal?
NO
–
Faulty fuel injection system (section 5)
YES
–
GO TO STEP 4.
4. Cylinder Compression Inspection
Test the cylinder compression.
Is the compression as specified?
NO
–
• Valve stuck open
• Worn cylinder and piston rings
• Damaged cylinder head gasket
• Seized valve
• Improper valve timing
YES
–
GO TO STEP 5.
5. Engine Start Condition
Start by following the normal procedure.
Does the engine start but stop?
YES
–
• Leaking intake manifold gasket
• Faulty idle air control valve
• Improper ignition timing (Faulty ECM or ignition pulse generator)
• Contaminated fuel
Summary of Contents for GOLDWING GL1800
Page 57: ...GENERAL INFORMATION 1 54 01 03 ...
Page 65: ...GENERAL INFORMATION 1 62 ...
Page 97: ...MEMO ...
Page 100: ...MAINTENANCE 3 3 TOOL Oil filter wrench 07HAA PJ70101 or 07HAA PJ70100 ...
Page 121: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM 4 2 LUBRICATION SYSTEM LUBRICATION SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...
Page 209: ...MEMO ...
Page 231: ...ENGINE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 7 2 ENGINE REMOVAL INSTALLATION COMPONENT LOCATION ...
Page 249: ...MEMO ...
Page 251: ...CYLINDER HEAD VALVE 8 2 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE COMPONENT LOCATION ...
Page 283: ...MEMO ...
Page 285: ...CLUTCH 9 2 CLUTCH COMPONENT LOCATION ...
Page 286: ...CLUTCH 9 3 ...
Page 311: ...GEARSHIFT LINKAGE TRANSMISSION 10 2 GEARSHIFT LINKAGE TRANSMISSION COMPONENT LOCATION ...
Page 312: ...GEARSHIFT LINKAGE TRANSMISSION 10 3 ...
Page 349: ...CYLINDER PISTON CRANKSHAFT 11 2 CYLINDER PISTON CRANKSHAFT COMPONENT LOCATION ...
Page 373: ...FINAL DRIVE 12 2 FINAL DRIVE COMPONENT LOCATION ...
Page 395: ...MEMO ...
Page 397: ...FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION STEERING 13 2 FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION STEERING COMPONENT LOCATION ...
Page 447: ...REAR WHEEL SUSPENSION 14 2 REAR WHEEL SUSPENSION COMPONENT LOCATION ...
Page 477: ...MEMO ...
Page 479: ...BRAKE SYSTEM Standard 15 2 BRAKE SYSTEM Standard SYSTEM LOCATION ...
Page 517: ...MEMO ...
Page 524: ...BRAKE SYSTEM ABS 16 7 PROBLEM CODE INDICATION PATTERN When the problem code is not stored ...
Page 551: ...BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 17 2 BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM SYSTEM LOCATION SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...
Page 569: ...MEMO ...
Page 571: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 18 2 IGNITION SYSTEM SYSTEM LOCATION SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...
Page 585: ...STARTER REVERSE SYSTEM 19 2 STARTER REVERSE SYSTEM SYSTEM LOCATION STARTER SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...
Page 586: ...STARTER REVERSE SYSTEM 19 3 REVERSE SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...
Page 635: ...LIGHTS METERS SWITCHES 20 2 LIGHTS METERS SWITCHES SYSTEM LOCATION ...
Page 683: ...MEMO ...
Page 685: ...CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM 21 2 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM SYSTEM LOCATION ...
Page 703: ...AUDIO SYSTEM 22 2 AUDIO SYSTEM SYSTEM LOCATION ...
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