Suzuki Baleno Manual page 1226

ENGINE DIAGNOSIS TABLE (FOR J18 ENGINE MODEL)
Condition
Hard starting
(Engine cranks OK)
Possible Cause
Ignition system out of order.
D Faulty spark plug
D Faulty ignition coil
D Faulty camshaft position sensor
D Faulty igniter (power unit)
Fuel system out of order.
D Dirty fuel filter
D Dirty or clogged fuel hose or pipe
D Malfunctioning fuel pump
Electronic Fuel Injection system out of
order.
Low compression.
D Poor spark plug tightening or faulty gas-
ket
D Faulty hydraulic valve lash adjuster
D Compression leak from valve seat
D Sticky valve stem
D Weak or damaged valve springs
D Compression leak at cylinder head gas-
ket
D Sticking or damaged piston ring
D Worn piston, ring or cylinder
Others
D Malfunctioning PCV valve
ENGINE (ENGINE WITHOUT WU TWC) 6-19
Referring Item
Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Ignition coil in Section 6F2.
Diagnostic Flow Chart code No.42 in Section
6E3.
Ignition in Section 6F2.
Diagnostic Flow Chart B-3 in Section 6E3.
Diagnostic Flow Chart B-3 in Section 6E3.
Diagnostic Flow Chart B-3 in Section 6E3.
Trouble diagnosis in Section 6E3.
Compression check in Section 6A3.
Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Valve lash adjusters inspection in Section
6A3.
Valves inspection in Section 6A3.
Valves inspection in Section 6A3.
Valve springs inspection in Section 6A3.
Cylinder head inspection in Section 6A3.
Piston rings inspection in Section 6A3.
Cylinders, pistons and piston rings inspec-
tion in Section 6A3.
PCV valve and system inspection in Section
6E3.