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Table 3: The Engine Starts with Difficulty or Starts Then Stalls
Troubleshooting
Step Action YES NO
1
Check that the fuel tank is correctly filled and that the fuel type is suitable.
Is the fuel type suitable and the tank correctly filled?
Go to Step 2.
Refill the fuel tank correctly.
2
Check the following:
Check the low pressure circuit referring to Test 1: Low Pressure Circuit Check:K9K .
Check for leaks in the high pressure circuit.
Check the electrical circuit referring to Test 2: Electrical Circuit Check:K9K .
Check the engine parameters referring to Test 4: Parameter Check:K9K .
Check the air inlet circuit referring to Test 5: Air Inlet Circuit Check:K9K .
Is it in good condition?
Go to Step 3.
Carry out the required repairs.
3
Check the valve timing referring to Timing Belt and Belt Tensioner Removal and Installation:K9K .
Is it in good condition?
Go to Step 4.
Carry out the required repairs.
4
Is the engine oil and coolant level correct?
Go to Step 5.
Top up the oil and coolant.
5
Is the catalytic converter sealed off or damaged?
Replace the catalytic converter.
Go to Step 6.
6
Is the engine wiring harness cut off or jammed?
Carry out the required repairs.
Go to Step 7.
7
Check that the glow plugs are working properly.
Is the glow plug resistance over 1 Ω?
Replace the glow plug.
Go to Step 8.
8
Are the compressions correct?
Go to Step 9.
Carry out the required repairs.
9
Check the following:
Check the high pressure system referring to Test 7: High Pressure Pump Check:K9K .
Check the ECM referring to Test 6: ECM Check:K9K .
Is it in good condition?
End of fault finding.
Carry out the required repairs.