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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [L3 WITH TC] 01-03–73 01-03 End Of Sie NO.29 SPARK PLUG CONDITION[L3 WITH TC] id010339803600 Diagnostic procedure 3 Verify test results. • If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. • If a malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform the repair or diagnosis. — If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed. — If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest. STEP INSPECTION ACTION 29 SPARK PLUG CONDITION DESCRIPTION Incorrect spark plug condition POSSIBLE CAUSE Note • Inspecting the condition of the spark plugs can determine whether a problem is related to a specific cylinder or possibly all cylinders. Wet/carbon stuck on specific plug: • Spark— Weak, not visible • Air/fuel mixture— Excessive fuel injection volume • Compression— No compression, low compression • Malfunctioning spark plug Grayish white with specific plug: • Air/fuel mixture— Insufficient fuel injection volume • Malfunctioning spark plug Wet/carbon is stuck on all plugs: • Spark— Spark weak • Air/fuel mixture— Too rich • Compression— Low compression • Clogging in intake/exhaust system Grayish white with all plugs: • Air/fuel mixture— Too lean Warning • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete Caution • Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION 1 Remove all the spark plugs. Yes Troubleshooting completed. No Specific plug is wet or covered with carbon: 2 Is the spark plug wet/covered with carbon from Yes Inspect all areas related to oil. No Go to the next step. 1871-1U-06B(01-03).fm 73 ページ 2006年3月15日 水曜日 午前10時36分 |