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LE. Engine Is Not Firing on all Cylinders



LE. The Engine is Not Firing on All Cylinders

LE1




Checking Which Cylinder Is Not Firing
- Start the engine.
- Disconnect the injector connectors one by one until you hear which cylinder is not firing.
^ Continue with Checking the spark plugs LE2.

LE2




Checking The Spark Plugs
- Remove the spark plug from the cylinder which is not firing.
Check to see if the spark plug is dry or wet.

If the spark plug is dry
The cylinder is not getting any fuel.
^ Check the connector to the injector in question for a damaged or loose contact terminal. If the connector is OK: Try using a new injector.

If the spark plug is wet
This indicates that there is no spark.
^ Replace damaged cap, ignition leads or spark plugs.