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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

2 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START (NO COMBUSTION)

DESCRIPTION
Engine cranks at normal speed but shows no sign of firing; Battery in normal condition; Throttle valve not held fully open while cranking (dechoke system not operating); Fuel in tank

2 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START (NO COMBUSTION) — STEP / INSPECTION / ACTION

1
STEP 1: Is strong blue spark visible at disconnected high-tension lead? (refer to section G)
Yes
Go to step 3
No
2
STEP 2: Is "00" displayed on SST with ignition switch ON? (page F2-73)
No
"00" not displayed: Diagnostic trouble Code No. displayed. Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) (page F2-74)
Yes ("00" displayed)
3
STEP 3: Connect data link connector terminals F/P and GND by using jumper wire; Is fuel pump operating sound heard with ignition switch ON?
Yes
4
Does engine start in this condition? If it does, check fuel pump (page F2-110). If it does not, go to step 5.

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