TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START (cont’d)
3. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
– Check main fuse condition.
– Remove spark plug then reconnect to ignition coil.
– Check that ignition switch and/or emergency engine stop switch is/are at the
ON position.
– Start engine with spark plug grounded to the engine away from spark plug
hole. If no spark appears, replace spark plug.
– If trouble persists, contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
4. Multifunction gauge CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp is on and display
shows CHECK ENGINE.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
5. Engine is in limp home mode.
– Multifunction gauge CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp is on and display shows
CHECK ENGINE, contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
6. Engine compression.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
1. Fouled or defective spark plug.
– Check item ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.
2. Lack of fuel to engine.
– Check item ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.
3. Engine is overheating.
– Check ENGINE OVERHEATS.
4. Air filter/housing clogged or dirty.
– Check air filter and clean if necessary.
– Check deposits in air filter housing drain.
– Check the position of the air intake tube.
5. CVT dirty or worn-out.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
6. Engine is in limp home mode.
– Check multifunction gauge display for messages.
– Multifunction gauge CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp is on and display shows
CHECK ENGINE or LIMP HOME, contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
ENGINE OVERHEATS
1. Low coolant in cooling system.
– Check engine coolant, refer to MAINTENANCE.
2. Dirty radiator fins.
– Clean radiator fins, refer to RADIATOR in MAINTENANCE.
______________
141
Summary of Contents for Can-Am OUTLANDER 400 EFI 2014
Page 9: ...SAFETY INFORMATION ________ SAFETY INFORMATION ________ 7...
Page 71: ...VEHICLE INFORMATION _______________ 69...
Page 99: ...MAINTENANCE _______________ 97...
Page 131: ...TECHNICAL INFORMATION ______________ 129...
Page 140: ...SPECIFICATIONS This page is intentionally blank 138 ______________...
Page 141: ...TROUBLESHOOTING ______________ 139...
Page 147: ...WARRANTY ______________ 145...
Page 153: ...CUSTOMER INFORMATION ______________ 151...
Page 156: ...CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP This page is intentionally blank 154 ______________...
Page 157: ...CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ______________ 155...
Page 158: ...CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP 156 ______________...
Page 159: ...CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP ______________ 157...
Page 160: ...CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP 158 ______________...
Page 161: ...NOTES...
Page 162: ...NOTES...