Troubleshooting assistant

Pick a problem area, choose the symptom, then follow the remedy links or step-by-step TSRM procedure.

Ignition System

Engine will not start / hard to start — cranks OK

Ignition-system causes for no-start/hard-start while cranking.

Possible causes and remedies

Possible cause

Incorrect ignition timing

Remedy

Reset timing

IG-20

Possible cause

Ignition coil

Remedy

Inspect coil

IG-9 / IG-12

Possible cause

Igniter

Remedy

Inspect igniter

IG-15

Possible cause

Distributor (7M-GE)

Remedy

Inspect distributor

IG-9

Possible cause

Cam position sensor (7M-GTE)

Remedy

Inspect cam position sensor

IG-16

Possible cause

High-tension cords

Remedy

Inspect high-tension cords

IG-6 / IG-11

Possible cause

Ignition wiring disconnected or broken

Remedy

Inspect wiring