FixVault

Engine Stalls At Idle

ENGINE STALLS AT IDLE TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause Correction
Incorrect slow idle adjustment Reset idle adjustment, see ADJUSTMENTS .
Faulty fast idle solenoid Replace solenoid, seeI - SYSTEM/COMP TESTS article
Plugged fuel return system Remove restrictions
Glow plugs turn off too soon Check glow plug system, see SYSTEM/COMP TESTS
Incorrect pump timing Check and reset timing, see ADJUSTMENTS article
Limited fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery system
Air in injection lines to nozzle Check line fittings
Incorrect or contaminated fuel Remove and replace fuel
Faulty injection pump Replace pump, see REMOVE/INSTALL/OHAUL
Fuel solenoid closes in RUN position Check solenoid operation See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS