Troubleshooting qsx15 Engine Difficult To Start

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Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)

This is symptom tree t044
Cause Correction
STEP 1
Verify that either the Emergency Stop or the Remote
Emergency Stop/Remote Emergency Stop circuit ............
Emergency Stop circuit is not energized.
energized
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 2
Read the fault codes with an electronic service tool.
Electronic fault codes active or high counts of ............
Refer to Section TF for fault code troubleshooting.
inactive fault codes
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 3 Fill the supply tank. Refer to the OEM service
............
Fuel level is low in the tank manual.
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 4 Check the OEM fuel shutoff valves. Verify that the
............
OEM manual fuel shutoff valve is closed fuel tanks are open.
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 5 Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid and circuit.

Refer to Procedures 019-049 and 019-050 in the
Fuel shutoff valve solenoid or circuit is ............
troubleshooting and repair manual for the specific
malfunctioning (electronic controlled fuel systems)
engine.
OK
Go To Next Step
Check the batteries connections, unswitched battery
supply circuit, and fuses. Refer to Procedure
013-009 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual
QSX15, ISX, Signature Base Engine, Bulletin
3666239. Procedure 013-009 in the Troubleshooting
STEP 6 and Repair Manual QST30 Series Engines, Bulletin
............
Battery voltage is low, interrupted, or open 3666217. Procedure 013-009 in the Troubleshooting
and Repair Manual QSK45 and QSK60 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666261. Procedure 013-009 in
the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QSK78
Series Engines, Bulletin 3666727. Procedures
019-198 and 019-087.
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 7 Check the generator Run/Stop circuit. Refer to
............
Run/Stop circuit is malfunctioning Procedure 019-027.
OK
Go To Next Step
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Cause Correction
Verify the ECM calibration is correct. Check the
calibration revision history for applicable fixes to the
calibration stored in the ECM. Refer to the
calibration history spreadsheet
STEP 8 ecm_calibration_rev_history.xlson QuickServe®
Electronic control module (ECM) calibration is ............ Online or the INCAL™ CD-ROM. Compare the
malfunctioning calibration stored in the ECM with the engine rating
and Control Parts List (CPL), Bulletin 4021326 or
4021327. If necessary, recalibrate the ECM. Refer to
the appropriate electronic service tool manual and
Procedure 019-032.
OK
Go To Next Step
Check the fuel drain lines for restriction. Clear or
replace the fuel lines, check valves, or tank vents as
necessary. Refer to Procedure 006-012 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QSX15, ISX,
Signature Base Engine, Bulletin 3666239. Procedure
STEP 9 QSK23 Series Engines, Bulletin 4021375. Procedure
............
Fuel drain line restriction 006-012 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual
QST30 Series Engines, Bulletin 3666217. Procedure
QSK45 and QSK60 Series Engines, Bulletin 3666261.
Procedure 006-012 in the Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual QSK78 Series Engines, Bulletin
3666727.
OK
Go To Next Step
Check all fuel system lines for restrictions/debris.
Clear or replace the fuel lines, fuel tubes, fuel
manifold, check valves, tank vents, actuator screens
and cylinder head drillings as necessary. Refer to
Repair Manual QSX15, ISX, Signature Base Engine,
Bulletin 3666239. Procedure 006-020 in the
STEP 10 Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QSK23 Series
............
Fuel system restriction is above specification Engines, Bulletin 4021375. Procedure 006-020 in
the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QST30
Series Engines, Bulletin 3666217. Procedure
3666727.
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 11
Inspect the check valve(s) for correct installation
In-line check valve(s) are installed backwards or ............
and part number.
have incorrect part number
OK
Go To Next Step
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Cause Correction
Check the fuel lines, fuel connections, and fuel filters
for leaks using the combustible gas detector service
tool. Refer to Procedures 006-003, 006-015, and
3666239. Procedures 006-003, 006-015, and
STEP 12 QSK23 Series Engines, Bulletin 4021375.
............
Fuel leak Procedures 006-003, 006-015, and 006-024 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QST30 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666217. Procedures 006-003,
006-015, and 006-024 in the Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual QSK45 and QSK60 Series Engines,
Bulletin 3666261. Procedures 006-003, 006-015,
and 006-024 in the Troubleshooting and Repair
Manual QSK78 Series Engines, Bulletin 3666727.
OK
Go To Next Step
Check the air intake system for restriction. Clean or
replace the air filter and inlet piping as necessary.
Refer to Procedure 010-031 in the Troubleshooting
and Repair Manual QSX15, ISX, Signature Base
Engine, Bulletin 3666239. Procedure 010-031 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QSK23 Series
STEP 13 Engines, Bulletin 4021375. Procedure 010-031 in
............
Air intake system restriction is above specification the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QST30
Series Engines, Bulletin 3666217. Procedure
3666727.
OK
Go To Next Step
Check the exhaust system for restrictions. Refer to
Repair Manual QSX15, ISX, Signature Base Engine,
Bulletin 3666239, Procedure 011-009 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QSK23 Series
STEP 14 Engines, Bulletin 4021375, Procedure 011-009 in
............ the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QST30
Exhaust system restriction is not within specification
Series Engines, Bulletin 3666217, and Procedure
3666727.
OK
Go To Next Step
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Cause Correction
Check the gear pump output pressure. Replace the
gear pump if necessary. Refer to Procedure 005-016
in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QSX15,
ISX, Signature Base Engine, Bulletin 3666239.
STEP 15 Repair Manual QSK23 Series Engines, Bulletin
............ 4021375. Procedure 005-012 in the Troubleshooting
Gear pump is malfunctioning
and Repair Manual QST30 Series Engines, Bulletin
Series Engines, Bulletin 3666727.
OK
Go To Next Step
Check for air in the fuel system. Completely vent air
from the fuel system. Refer to Procedure 006-003 in
the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual QSX15, ISX,
Signature Base Engine, Bulletin 3666239. Procedure
STEP 16 QSK23 Series Engines, Bulletin 4021375. Procedure
............ 006-003 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual
Air in the fuel system
QST30 Series Engines, Bulletin 3666217. Procedure
3666727.
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 17 Check the fuel system actuators (fueling/timing).
Fuel system actuators (fueling/timing) are ............ Replace the actuators if necessary. Refer to
malfunctioning Procedures 019-110 and 019-111.
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 18
Check the engine position sensor or circuit. Refer to
Engine position sensor (EPS) or circuit is ............
Procedure 019-038.
malfunctioning or wiring is not correct
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 19
Check the engine speed sensor and circuit. Refer to
Engine speed sensor (ESS) or circuit is ............
Procedures 019-038 and 019-042.
malfunctioning
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 20 Check the intake manifold pressure sensor. Refer to
............
Intake manifold pressure sensor is malfunctioning Procedure 019-061.
OK
Go To Next Step
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Cause Correction
STEP 21 Check the ambient air pressure sensor. Refer to
Ambient air pressure sensor is malfunctioning (if ............ Procedure 019-004 in the troubleshooting and
equipped) repair manual for the specific engine.
OK
Go To Next Step
Adjust the overhead settings. Refer to Procedure
and Repair Manual QSK23 Series Engines, Bulletin
STEP 22 4021375. Procedure 003-004 in the Troubleshooting
............
Overhead adjustments are not correct and Repair Manual QST30 Series Engines, Bulletin
Series Engines Bulletin 3666727.
OK
Go To Next Step
STEP 23 Analyze the oil and inspect the filters, pistons,

............ camshaft, and other parts to locate an area of
Internal engine damage
probable damage.
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Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)

STEP 5 Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid and circuit.

Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)

Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)

Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)

Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)

STEP 23 Analyze the oil and inspect the filters, pistons,

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