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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE — 18. ENGINE STALLS DURING START-UP

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18. ENGINE STALLS DURING START-UP

Description

DESCRIPTION
ItemsEngine unexpectedly stops running while starting

Troubleshooting Guide (Steps 1-5)

1
Check if brakes are dragging (page P-29)
Yes
Repair (page P-29)
No
2
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3
Check if '00' is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Checker with ignition switch ON (page F-78)
No
Malfunction Code No. displayed: Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) (page F-78)
No
'88' flashes: Check ECU terminal 1F voltage (page F-128). Voltage: Approx. 12V (Ignition switch ON). If OK, replace ECU (page F-127). If not OK, check wiring between ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker (page F-7)
'88' flashes: Check ECU terminal 1F voltage (page F-128). Voltage: Approx. 12V (Ignition switch ON). If OK, replace ECU (page F-127). If not OK, check wiring between ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker (page F-7)
No
4
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5
Check switches for correct operation with Self-Diagnosis Checker Monitor Lamp and ignition switch ON (page F-89)
No
Lamp not ON/OFF with specified switch: Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) (page F-90)
No
Lamp always ON: Check wiring between ECU terminal 1D and Self-Diagnosis Checker (page F-7)
Yes
6
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7
Disconnect oxygen sensor connector and check if condition improves
Yes
Check oxygen sensor (page F-138)
No
8
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9
Check if ECU terminal voltages are OK (page F-128)
No
Check for cause (Refer to 'Check Point for Each Terminal') (page F-131)
Yes
10
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