TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom	Suspect area	Remedy
Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK)	Ignition lock switch Ignition coil Spark plugs Ignition wiring disconnected or broken	Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required Repair wiring, or replace as required
Rough idle or stalls	Ignition wiring Ignition coil	Repair wiring, or replace as required Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration	Spark plugs and spark plug cables Ignition wiring	Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required Repair wiring, or replace as required
Poor mileage	Spark plugs and spark plug cables	Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required

Symptom	Suspect area	Remedy
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 connection Replace voltage regulator
Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running. (Battery requires frequent recharging)	Drive belt loose or worn Battery cable loose, corroded or worn Electronic voltage regulator or alternator Wiring	Adjust belt tension or replace belt Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable Replace voltage regulator or alternator Repair or replace wiring
Overcharge	Electronic voltage regulator Voltage sensing wire	Replace voltage regulator Repair or replace wiring
Discharge	Drive belt loose or worn Wiring connection loose or short circuit Electronic voltage regulator or alternator Poor grounding Worn battery	Adjust belt tension or replace belt Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring Replace voltage regulator or alternator Inspect ground or repair Replace battery

Symptom	Suspect area	Remedy
Engine will not crank	Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) Fuse blown Starter motor faulty Ignition switch faulty	Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Refer to TR group-automatic transaxle Replace fuse Replace Replace
Engine cranks slowly	Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Starter motor faulty	Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Replace
Starter keeps running	Starter motor Ignition switch	Replace Replace
Starter spins but engine will not crank	Short in wiring Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor Ring gear teeth broken	Repair wiring Replace Replace fly wheel or torque converter