Workshop Manual S3.8 Engine A030K288 (Issue 2) 01-2010 Section 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING I. When Starting Trouble A) Starter Motor does not operate Cause Key not inserted properly into main line switch. Remedy Insert Key correctly. Battery not in order : 1. Inadequate charging condition. Have battery recharged via an outside source of current. 2. Bad contact. Thoroughly clean battery and cable terminals so that they are bright. Starting switch damaged (the parts are loose, the switch does not engage, it is burnt out). Replace starting switch. Solenoid switch in starter motor stuck. Have it repaired at authorised dealers workshop. The starter motor terminal or brushes have body contact.
Eliminate body contact. Carbon brushes of starter motor are not in contact with the commutator, stuck in their guide broken, oily or dirty. Check, clean or replace carbon brushes. Check starter motor lines and their connections. Excessive voltage drop in the lines, damaged lines or loose line connections. Pinion or ring gear damaged, burns visible on the teeth. smoothern burns. B) The armature is turning, but the pinion does not mesh. 1. Battery insufficiently charged. Charge battery. When switching on, the starter armature turns until the pinion is positively connected, and then stops. 2. Insufficient pressure of carbon brushes. Check, clan or replace carbon brushes. 3.
Excessive voltage drop in the lines. Check lines and their connections. Starter motor continues to operate after the switch has been released. Starting switch does not disengage. Immediately disconnect starting cable at battery or starter motor. Have switch repaired or replaced or have starter motor repaired. Pinion does not disengage after the engine has started. Pinion or flywheel teeth are very dirty or damaged : release spring is weak or broken. Thoroughly clean or smoothen burr at the flywheel toothing and pinion, have starter motor repaired. Refill tank. After filling a tank which has been completely emptied, at first vent the fuel system.
C ) E n g i n e d o e s n o t s t a r t although the starter motor is operating. No fuel in the tank. Engine is too cold. Inadequate venting of fuel system. Follow the instruction for winter operation. Vent system once more. When doing so, Check the fuel pipes for leaks and the filler for dirt. 39