Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 592

TROUBLESHOOTING
7. Engine Oil Inspection
Check oil level and condition.
Is there correct level and good condition?
NO
YES
8. Ignition Timing Inspection
Check ignition timing.
Is the ignition timing correct?
NO
YES
9. Cylinder Compression Inspection
Test cylinder compression.
Is the compression low?
YES
NO
10. PGM-FI System Inspection
Check the PGM-FI system.
Is the PGM-FI system normal?
NO
YES
11. Lubrication Inspection
Remove cylinder head cover and inspect for proper lubrication.
Is the valve train lubricated properly?
NO
YES
12. Over Heating Inspection
Check for engine over heating.
Is the engine over heating?
YES
NO
23-4
– • Oil level too high
• Oil level too low
• Contaminated oil
– GO TO STEP 8.
– • Faulty ECM
• Faulty CKP sensor
• Faulty TP sensor
• Improper valve timing
– GO TO STEP 9.
– • Valve clearance too small
• Valve stuck open
• Worn cylinder and piston rings
• Damaged cylinder head gasket
• Improper valve timing
– GO TO STEP 10.
– Faulty PGM-FI system (page 5-13)
– GO TO STEP 11.
– • Faulty oil pump
• Faulty oil pressure relief valve
• Clogged oil passage
• Clogged oil orifice
– GO TO STEP 12.
– • Coolant level too low
• Fan motor not working
• Thermostat stuck closed
• Excessive carbon build-up in combustion chamber
• Use of poor quality fuel
• Wrong type of fuel
• Clutch slipping
– GO TO STEP 13.