Rough idle, idle speed and exhaust test
Step 1: Is ignition system in proper condition?
Check battery voltage, ignition distributor, spark plugs, ignition coil, ignition timing, etc.
Yes: Go to Step 2
No: Repair or replace damaged ignition components
Step 2: Is engine in proper mechanical condition?
If engine still does not start or starts only poorly after the electrical test, check for mechanical problems: Compression, basic adjustment of valves and engine oil pressure.
Yes: Go to Step 3
No: Repair or replace damaged components
Step 3: Is the throttle valve closed?
Yes: Go to Step 4
No: Go to step 3-A
Step 3-A: Can the throttle valve be closed further?
Determine whether the throttle valve can be closed farther and whether the engine speed decreases when this is done.
Yes: Remove the throttle valve clamps: if the throttle linkage is bent, straighten it; reset the adjusting screw at the throttle valve
Step 4: Is the throttle valve switch set correctly?
Yes: Go to Step 5
No: Adjust throttle valve switch
Step 5: Can the idle speed not be corrected with the idle screw?
Set the idle speed with the idle screw. Was test value not reached or engine idle uneven?
Yes: Go to Step 6
No: Go to Step 5-A
Step 5-A: Can the correct CO value be reached?
Perform exhaust gas test using CO tester with engine at normal operating temperature. Can the value be reached?
No: Go to Step 6
Step 6: No leaks in air intake system, system in proper condition?
See Engine does not start Step 8.
Yes: Go to Step 7
No: Repair leaks
Step 7: Does the auxiliary air valve close?
Is the auxiliary air device closed when the engine is at normal operating temperature?
Using a clip, clamp one hose leading to the auxiliary air device closed. The engine speed may drop slightly. If engine speed drops, auxiliary air device is open. Or: visual check with the hose detached: when the engine is at normal operating temperature the auxiliary air device must be closed.
Yes: Go to Step 8
No: Replace auxiliary air device
Step 8: Is the start valve in proper condition (no leaks)?
Yes: Go to Step 9
No: Go to Step 8-A
Step 8-A: Does the cold start valve leak fuel?
Test the start valve for leaks. For this purpose clamp the fuel intake line closed with a clip. Does engine then run evenly?
Yes: Replace start valve
Step 9: Are the fuel injectors in proper mechanical condition?
With the engine operating, detach the valve plugs individually one after the other from the fuel injection valves. With a good injection valve, the engine speed must drop as the plug is detached.
Yes: Go to Step 10
No: Replace defective valves
Step 10: Is the fuel pressure correct?
Yes: Go to Step 11
Step 11: Is the air flow meter in proper condition?
For testing, see under Engine does not start under Step 9.
Yes: Go to Step 12
Step 12: Adjust exhaust CO level
Exhaust gas test (repeat) using CO tester with the engine at normal operating temperature. See Test Chart for value.
If the concentration of CO is too high, turn the bypass screw in the air flow meter 1/2 turn counterclockwise. Measure the speed and the concentration of CO again. Make corrections in several steps.