EM-4 ENGINE MECHANICAL ~ Troubleshooting (1RZ, 2RZ) TROUBLESHOOTING (1RZ AND 2R2) ENGINE OVERHEATING Problem | Possible cause Remedy Page Engine overheats Cooling system folly Troubleshoot cooling system | [CO Incomect ignition timing Reset timing | [ew-2q HEAD STARTING Problem | Possible cause Remedy Page Engine will not crank ‘Starting system faulty Troubleshoot starting system | or cranks slowiy Engine will not start/ No fuel supply to carburetor Troubleshoot fuel system Vacuum leaks * PCV line ‘© Intake manifold | Air by-pass system Incorrect ignition timing Ignition problems Repair as necessary Reset timing Perform spark test ‘© Ignition coit © Igniter (w/ Igniter) | Distributor Inspect coil Inspect distributor Had wo sat Carburetor problems Rapa 26 nacoecary (cranks OK) | & Choke operating + Flooding «Needle vavesicking or clogoed « Voouum hose disconnected or damoned + Fud et solenoid vae nat open Secondary thot va not close © Outer vent control valve (OVCV) operting Inconeetigriton timing reset timing Ignition robles Perform spark test, ® Ioniton col trapect coll @ lanter(w/ loner ® Distibutr Inspect debutor Spark pugs fouty Inspect lugs High-tension cords disconnected or broken | Inspect cords Vacuum looks Repair as necessary © PCV ine nko manifold Low compression Check compression [mE ROUGH IDLING Problem Possible cause Remedy Pee Rough ile or sai | Speak pugefouty rie High-tonson cords fay Inspect cordsENGINE MECHANICAL - Troubleshooting (1RZ, 2RZ) ROUGH IDLING (CONT'D) Problem Possible cause Remedy Rough idle or stalls, Carburetor problems | @ Idle speed incorrect # Slow jet clogged ‘© Idle mixture incorrect ‘¢ Fuel cut solenoid valve not open ‘© Fest idle speed setting incorrect (cold engine) ‘© Choke systom faulty ‘© Secondary throttle valve not close HAL system faulty (w/ HAl) Engine overhoarts Incorrect valve clearance Low compression Repair as necessary Check HAI system ‘Troubleshoot cooling system Adjust valve clearance Check compression ENGINE HESITATES/POOR ACCELERATION Problem Possible cause [ Remedy Engine hesitetos/ | Spork plugs faulty inspect plugs Poor acceleration High-tension cords fault Inspect cords. Vacuum leeks: ‘ _ ra Repair a8 necessary © PCV ii Intake manifold Income ignition ting Reset timing meq ‘ir iter clogged Chock sir fiter Fuel fine clogged Check ful tine Carburetor problems ‘¢ Float level too low ‘¢ Accelerator pump faulty ‘¢ Power valve faulty '¢ Choke valve closed (hot angine) © Choke system © Secondary throttle stopper operation fovity (cold engino) Emission control system problem HAL system always on (hot engine) (w/ HAN) © AAP system foulty Manifold thermostat clogged Engine overheats Low compression Repair as necessary Check HAI system ‘Check AAP system ‘Check manifold thermostat Cheek cooling system Chock compressionEM-6 ENGINE MECHANICAL - Troubleshooting (1RZ, 2RZ) ENGINE DIESELING Problem Possible causo Remedy Page Engine dieseling (uns after ignition switch is turned off) Carburetor problems © Linkage sticking ‘Idle speed oF fast idle spacd out of adjustment Fuel cut solenoid faulty '# Choke vaive ciosed (hot engine) ‘© Throttle vaive not close Incorrect ignition timing Repair as necessary Reset timing AFTER FIRE, BACKFIRE Problem Possible cause Remedy Page Muffler explosion (alter fie) on docoloration only ‘Air by-pass system Deceleration fuel cut system always off (Check air by-pass system Check fuel cut system -Muttler explosion (eftar fire) all the time | Air fiter clogged Choke system faulty Incorrect ignition timing Incorrect valve clearance ‘Check air filter ‘Check choke system Reset timing Adjust valve clearence Engine backfires Choke valve open (cold engine) ‘Carburetor vacuum leak Insufficient fuel low Incorrect ignition timing Incorrect valve clearance ‘Carbon deposits in combustion chambers HAL system faulty (w/ HAN Manifold thermostat clogged ‘Check choke system ‘Chack hoses and repair as necessary Troubleshoot fuel systom Reset timing Adjust valve cl Inspect cylinder head ‘Check HAL system ‘Check manifold thermostat EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PCV line clogged Piston ring worn or damaged Vaive stem and guide worn Valve stor oil seal worn or damaged Problem Possible cause Remedy Excessive oil it leak Repair as necessary ‘consumption Check PCV system Check rings. Check valves and guides Check oit seatENGINE MECHANICAL - Troubleshooting (1RZ, 2RZ) EM-7 POOR FUEL MILEAGE Possible cause Remedy ae Fuel leak Air filter clogged Incorrect ignition timing ‘Vacuum leaks © POViine Intake menifold Carburetor problems ‘* Choke system faulty '# Idle speed too high ‘¢ Deceleration fuel cut system faulty ¢ Power valve always open ¢ AAP system aiways operate Speak plugs faulty Low compression Tires impropery inflated Clutch slips rake drag Repair as necessary Check air filter Reset timing Repair as necessary Perform on-vehicle ingpection of carburetor Check AAP system Inspect plugs. Check compression Inflate tires to proper pressure Troubleshoot clutch Troubleshoot brakes le