II. TRITEC 1.6 engine 1. Fail to run or run slowly at start Common trouble location ： 1. Battery; 2. Start motor; 3. Harness or ignition switch; 4. Mechanical paof the engine. Diagnosis Flow Table 1-67 88 S/N Operation Test Results Actions 1 Check the voltage between the two terminals of the battery with a multimeter. Is the voltage between 8～ 12V at start? Yes Next step No Replace battery 2 Keep the ignition switch in START. Check the voltage of the positive terminal of the start motor with a multimeter. Is the voltage greater than 8V? Yes Next step No Repair or replace harness 3 Remove the start motor.
Check the working condition of the start motor, especially for open circuit or lock due to poor lubrication. Yes Repair or replace start motor No Next step 4 If the trouble occurs in winter, check if the start motor is affected by high resistance as improper engine lubricant and gear box oil is applied. Yes Renew proper lubricant No Next step 5 Check the start motor for poor rotation. Is it caused by the great mechanical resistance inside the engine? Yes Remove the resistance within the engine No Repeat the above-mentioned step