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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE — 24 LACK OF POWER

F-56prose procedure

24 LACK OF POWER

DESCRIPTION: - Performance poor under load - Reduced maximum speed

Troubleshooting Guide (steps 1–4)

1
INSPECTIONCheck factors other than engine - Clutch slipping (page H-3) - Brake dragging (page P-27) - Low tire pressure (page Q-3) - Unrecommended tire size (page Q-2)
RESULTYes
ACTIONGo to next step
1
INSPECTIONCheck factors other than engine - Clutch slipping (page H-3) - Brake dragging (page P-27) - Low tire pressure (page Q-3) - Unrecommended tire size (page Q-2)
RESULTNo
ACTIONRepair
2
INSPECTIONCheck if throttle valve fully opens when depressing accelerator fully
RESULTYes
ACTIONGo to next step
2
INSPECTIONCheck if throttle valve fully opens when depressing accelerator fully
RESULTNo
ACTIONCheck if accelerator cable is correctly installed (page F-96) - If OK, check throttle body (page F-94) - If not OK, install accelerator cable correctly (page F-96)
3
INSPECTIONCheck if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Checker with ignition switch ON (page F-78)
RESULTYes
ACTIONGo to next step
3
INSPECTIONCheck if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Checker with ignition switch ON (page F-78)
RESULTNo
ACTIONMalfunction Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) (page F-80) "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)
4
INSPECTIONCheck switches for correct operation with Self-Diagnosis Checker Monitor Lamp and ignition switch ON (page F-89)
RESULTYes
ACTIONGo to next step
4
INSPECTIONCheck switches for correct operation with Self-Diagnosis Checker Monitor Lamp and ignition switch ON (page F-89)
RESULTNo
ACTIONLamp not ON/OFF with specified switch Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) (page F-90) Lamp always ON Check wiring between ECU terminal 1D and Self-Diagnosis Checker (page F-7)

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