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Taking Care of the Unexpected
190
If Your Engine Quits or Won’t
Start
SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
high oil/coolant
temperature
Check the high oil/coolant
temperature indicator. Refer
to If the High Oil/Coolant
Temperature Indicator Lights,
page 197.
runs erratically, misfires May damage catalytic
converter. See your dealer.
blubbers (rich fuel
mixture)
See your dealer.
sooty exhaust (rich fuel
mixture)
See your dealer.
detonates or pings
under load
If applicable, switch to the
recommended octane petrol
(page 111) or change your
brand of petrol. If the problem
persists, see your dealer.
afterfires (backfires) May damage catalytic
converter. See your dealer.
pre-ignition (runs on
after ignition switched
OFF)
May damage catalytic
converter. See your dealer.
SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly or dies when
hot.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
poor or inadequate
fuel flow due to
clogged fuel filter
See your dealer.
(ensure clean fuel supply)
19 TRX680FA (U)-32HN8A400.book Page 190 Thursday, June 14, 2018 1:25 PM
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