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TROUBLESHOOTING
IGNITION SYSTEM
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy (See Page)
Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK)
Ignition lock switch
Ignition coil
Spark plugs
Ignition wiring disconnected or broken
Spark plug cable
Inspect
See page EE-14
See page EE-13
Repair
See page EE-13
Rough idle or stalls
Ignition wiring
Ignition coil
Spark plug cable
Inspect
See page EE-14
See page EE-13
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration
Spark plugs and spark plug cable
Ignition wiring
See page EE-13
Inspect
Poor mileage
Spark plugs and spark plugs cable
See page EE-13

CHARGING SYSTEM
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy (See Page)
Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off
Fuse blown
Light burned out
Wiring connection loose
Electronic voltage regulator
Check fuses
Replace light
Tighten loose connections
See page EE-22
Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running (Battery requires frequent recharging)
Drive belt loose or worn
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn
Fuse blown
Fusible link blown
Electronic voltage regulator or generator
Wiring
See page EE-19, 28
See page EE-30
Check fuses
Replace fusible link
See page EE-22
Repair wiring
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration
Overcharge
Drive belt loose or worn
Wiring connection loose or open circuit

Fusible link blown
Poor grounding
Electronic voltage regulator or generator
Worn battery
Electronic voltage regulator
Voltage sensing wire
See page EE-19, 28
Tighten loose connection or repair wiring
Replace fusible link
Repair
See page EE-22
Replace battery
See page EE-22
Repair wire

STARTING SYSTEM
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy (See Page)
Engine will not crank
Battery charge low
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only)

Fusible link blown
Starter motor faulty
Ignition switch faulty
Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
See page TR group-automatic transaxle
Replace fusible link
See page EE-38
Inspect
Engine cranks slowly
Battery charge low
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Starter motor
Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
See page EE-38
Starter keeps running
Starter motor
Ignition switch
See page EE-38
Inspect
Starter spins but engine will not crank
Short in wiring
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor
Ring gear teeth broken
Repair wiring
See page EE-40
See page EM group-fly wheel