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Operation Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH
11.2 Problems
For special servicing jobs on your engine, rely on
the expert knowledge of the servicemen and the
service facilities provided by your Mitsubishi
dealer.
Problem
Cause
Correction
Engine will not start
Fuse off
Replace
Defective starter switch
Repair or replace*
Slow cranking speed
Recharge battery
Wrong viscosity grade of oil
Change correct oil
Seized running parts
Repair*
Air in fuel system
Prime
No fuel in tank
Refuel
Bad quality fuel
Change fuel
Clogged fuel filter
Clean or replace
Defective fuel injection pump
Repair or replace*
Defective control timer unit
Replace*
Clogged air cleaner
Clean or replace
Defective starter or relay
Repair or replace*
Open electrical circuit
Repair
Not enough power
Wrong viscosity grade of oil
Change oil
Clogged air cleaner
Clean or replace
Clogged fuel filter
Clean or replace
Defective fuel injection pump
Repair or replace*
Defective fuel injection nozzles
Repair or replace*
Wrong injection timing
Adjust*
Bad quality fuel
Change correct fuel
Overheating
Flush cooling system and replace parts
Wrong valve clearance
Adjust
Poor compression (cylinders, piston, rings, etc.
worn)
Repair or replace*
Table 12
Troubleshooting