Suzuki Baleno Manual page 1370

6-2-22 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (J18 ENGINE WITH WU TWC)
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS TABLE
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
Engine and emission control system out of
order
D Faulty idle air control system
D Faulty ECT sensor or MAF sensor
D Faulty ECM
Low compression
D Poor spark plug tightening or faulty gasket
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 gasket
D Sticking or damaged piston ring
D Worn piston, ring or cylinder
Others
D Malfunctioning PCV valve
Referring Item
Spark plugs in Section 6F2
Ignition coil in Section 6F2
Diagnostic Flow Table code P0340
Ignition in Section 6F2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-4
ECT sensor or MAF sensor in Section
6E4
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 in-
spection in Section 6A3
PCV valve and system inspection in
Section 6E4