Chapter 9
TROUBLESHOOTING
9-2
How to Troubleshoot
Starters Do Not Crank or Crank Slowly, Resulting in Start Failure
Starters Crank, But Engine Does Not Start
Table 9-1 Starters Do Not Crank or Crank Slowly, Resulting in Start Failure
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Start
failure
Electrical
system
Blown fuse
Change fuse.
Faulty wire connection between bat-
tery and starter switch
Connect wire correctly.
Faulty wire connection between bat-
tery, starters and starter switch
Connect wire correctly.
Insufficiently charged battery
Inspect and adjust V-belt tension.
Refer to
Adjustment of Belt Tension" (6-2)
Specific gravity of battery fluid too low
Charge battery.
Faulty battery
Install new battery.
Faulty starter or starter relay
Consult a Mitsubishi dealer.
Lubricating
system
Oil viscosity too high
Use appropriate engine oil. Refer to
Fuel
system
Air in fuel system
Bleed fuel system.Refer to
Low fuel level
Add fuel.
Clogged fuel filters
Change fuel filters.
Refer to
Faulty fuel feed pump
Consult a Mitsubishi dealer.
Faulty fuel injection pump
Consult a Mitsubishi dealer.
Engine
mechanical
Faulty moving parts(Interference
between valves and pistons, or for-
eign items in cylinders)
Consult a Mitsubishi dealer.
Table 9-2 Starters Crank, But Engine Does Not Start
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine
does not
start
Fuel
system
Empty fuel tank
Add fuel, and bleed fuel system. Refer to
Damaged fuel pipe
Consult a Mitsubishi dealer.
Loose fuel pipe connection
Tighten connection. Consult a Mitsubishi
dealer
Improper fuel
Use proper fuel. Refer to
Dust or water mixed in fuel
Remove dust or water from fuel tank.
Refer to
Clogged fuel filters
Replace fuel filters. Refer to
Faulty fuel feed pump
Consult a Mitsubishi dealer.
Faulty fuel injection pump
Consult a Mitsubishi dealer.
Air intake
system
Clogged air cleaner
Clean pre-cleaner. Refer to
and Inspecting Air Cleaner Element" (6-
12)
Engine
mechanical
Compression pressure low
(damaged cylinder liner, piston
or piston ring, or faulty valve seat
or nozzle packing seal)
Consult a Mitsubishi dealer.