Engine does not turn over (RZ4E-TC)

1. Engine does not turn over diagnostics

1. The starter does not rotate even when the ignition switch is turned ON.

Complete battery discharge

  • Replace the battery.

Insufficient battery charge

  • Charge or replace the battery.

Battery relay failure

  • Replace.

Open circuit in the wiring circuit, or poor connections

  • Repair or replace.

Ignition switch contact failure or improperly tightened terminal

  • Repair or replace.

Poor connections at the starter relay contact point or improperly tightened terminal

  • Repair or replace.

Short circuit or open circuit in the magnetic switch coil

  • Replace.

Blown out fuse

  • Replace.

ICR relay malfunction (Models with idling start/stop system)

  • Replace.

2. The starter turns but the flywheel does not turn.

Insufficient battery charge

  • Charge or replace the battery.

Tips of the starter pinion teeth are worn

  • Replace.

Worn ring gear

  • Replace.

Improper adjustment of the magnetic switch

  • Adjust or repair.

Clutch slipping

  • Replace the clutch or starter.

Breakage of the reduction gear

  • Replace the gear or starter.

3. The starter pinion meshes with the ring gear, but the engine does not turn.

Insufficient battery charge

  • Charge or replace the battery.

Improper tightening of the wiring circuit terminal

  • Repair.

Armature or field coil short circuit

  • Replace the starter.

Stained commutator

  • Repair or replace the starter.

Weakened brush spring or worn brush

  • Replace the brush spring or brush.

Bearing lock

  • Replace the bearing or starter.

Poor connections at the magnetic switch contact point

  • Replace the magnetic switch.

Internal engine seizing

  • Disassemble and repair.
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