Sea-doo 2001 RX, Shop Manual

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Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 01 (TROUBLESHOOTING CHART)
03-01-2
SMR2000-042-03-01.FM
ENGINE WILL NOT START (cont’d)
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine turns over
• Faulty component in the fuel injection
system ( DI models )
• Check for fault codes with the VCK
(vehicle communication kit). Refer to
Diagnostic Procedures in ENGINE
MANAGEMENT
• Engine drowned mode is active • Release throttle lever
• Low battery voltage • Recharge or replace battery
• Low or no fuel pressure ( DI models ) • Check fuel pump operation
• Check fuel pump pressure output
• Check air/fuel rail
• Fuel injectors not working
( DI models )
• Check fuel injector operation. Replace
as necessary
• Check output signal from MPEM
• Low or no air pressure ( DI models ) • Check air/fuel rail
• Check air compressor system
• Check RAVE valve system for leaks
• Direct injector not working
( DI models )
• Check direct injector operation
• Check output signal from MPEM
• No spark at the spark plug • Check spark plugs condition and
replace as necessary
• Check ignition system and repair
• Defective MPEM • Replace MPEM
• Defective crankshaft position sensor • Check operation of CPS and replace if
necessary
• Fuel water-contaminated • Check/siphon and refill
• Dirty fuel filter • Clean/replace
• Water in engine • Check, refer to section MAINTENANCE
• Carburetion ( carburetor models ) • Check, refer to section FUEL SYSTEM
• Ignition • Check, refer to section ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
• Burnt fuel pump fuse ( DI models ) • Check wiring harness and replace fuse
• Flooded engine
– Carburetor needle valve stuck open
( carburetor models )
• Check, refer to section FUEL SYSTEM
and COOLING SYSTEM on DI models
• Internal engine damage • Check, refer to sections ENGINE
• Sheared flywheel key • Check timing mark, refer to section
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
No spark at spark plugs
• Faulty rev limiter in MPEM
( carburetor models )
• Replace MPEM
• Faulty MPEM • Replace MPEM
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