| Troubleshooting |
| Ignition System |
| Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy |
| Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) | Ignition lock switch | Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required |
| Ignition coil | Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required | |
| Spark plugs | Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required | |
| Ignition wiring disconnected or broken | Repair wiring, or replace as required | |
| Rough idle or stalls | Ignition wiring | Repair wiring, or replace as required |
| Ignition coil | Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required | |
| Engine hesitates/poor acceleration | Spark plugs and spark plug cables | Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
| Ignition wiring | Repair wiring, or replace as required | |
| Poor mileage | Spark plugs and spark plug cables | Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
| Charging System |
| Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy |
| Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off. | Fuse blown | Check fuses |
| Light burned out | Replace light | |
| Wiring connection loose | Tighten loose connection | |
| Electronic voltage regulator | If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. | |
| Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running. (Battery requires frequent recharging) | Drive belt loose or worn | Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Battery cable loose, corroded or worn | Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable | |
| Electronic voltage regulator or alternator | If light turns off, replace voltage regulator or alternator | |
| Wiring | Repair or replace wiring | |
| Overcharge | Electronic voltage regulator | If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. |
| Voltage sensing wire | Repair or replace wiring | |
| Discharge | Drive belt loose or worn | Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Wiring connection loose or short circuit | Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring | |
| Electronic voltage regulator or alternator | If light turns off, replace voltage regulator or alternator | |
| Poor grounding | Inspect ground or repair | |
| Worn battery | Replace battery |
| Starting System |
| Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy |
| Engine will not crank | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables | |
| Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) | Refer to AT group-automatic transaxle | |
| Fuse blown | Replace fuse | |
| Starter motor faulty | Replace | |
| Ignition switch faulty | Replace | |
| Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables | |
| Starter motor faulty | Replace | |
| Starter keeps running | Starter motor faulty | Replace |
| Ignition switch | Replace | |
| Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring | Repair or replace wiring |
| Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor | Replace | |
| Ring gear teeth broken | Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Special Service Tools Tool (Number and name)IllustrationUseDigital Level [SCC Setting JIG](0K964-3T000)Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Unit radar sensor alignment
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A). [RH] 3. Disconnect the stopper (B) from the glove box (A). 4. Disconnect the air damper (A) from the glove box (B).
Oil Specification 1. The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be mixed. 2. Compressor (PAG) oil varies according to compressor model. Be sure to use oil specified for the model of compressor.