Title: Diagnose cranking and starting problems.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology II (20107-II) > Section: Diesel Engines: General

Diagnosis should include

- performing a visual inspection of electrical, air induction, and fuel systems
- performing an electrical system performance test with a digital multimeter (DMM)
- testing and repairing fuel system components
- determining additional needed action
- checking diagnostic software to check for fault codes in the fuel system.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What visual inspections should be performed before any diagnostic equipment is used?
- What tools other than a DMM could be used in troubleshooting the electrical system?
- How is fuel pressure checked?
- How is an air filter restriction measured?