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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Engine non-start 
Engine does not crank
  • Security system/Immobilizer engaged
  • Engine in shut-down mode
  • ECM relay
  • Battery
  • Starting system
  • Engine seized
  • Check that the security system is disarmed
  • Read DTCs and refer to: DTC Index in this section for ECM relay tests
  • Ensure the battery is in fully charged and serviceable condition
  • For starting system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • For engine system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
Engine cranks, but does not fire
  • Engine breather system disconnected/restricted
  • Ignition system
  • Fuel system
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Ensure the engine breather system is free from restriction and is correctly installed
  • For ignition system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
Engine cranks and fires, but will not start
  • Evaporative emissions purge valve
  • Fuel pump
  • Spark plugs
  • Ignition coil failure(s)
  • For purge valve tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • For ignition system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
Difficult to start 
Difficult cold start
  • Check engine coolant level/anti-freeze content
  • Battery
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve stuck open
  • Fuel pump
  • Evaporative emissions purge valve
  • Check the engine coolant level and condition. Refer to the relevant sections of the service information
  • Ensure the battery is in a fully charged and serviceable condition. Refer to the battery care manual and the relevant sections of the service information.
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information and check the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve and associated hoses and connections.
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information and check the purge valve and associated hoses and connections.
Difficult hot start
  • Injector leak
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Evaporative emissions purge valve
  • Fuel pump
  • Ignition system
  • EGR valve stuck open
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information, carry out injector leak tests, install new injectors as necessary.
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information and check the purge valve and associated hoses and connections.
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • For ignition system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information and check the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve and associated hoses and connections.
Difficult to start after hot soak (vehicle standing, engine off, after engine has reached operating temperature)
  • Injector leak
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Evaporative emissions purge valve
  • Fuel pump
  • Ignition system
  • EGR valve stuck open
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information, carry out injector leak tests, install new injectors as necessary.
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information and check the purge valve and associated hoses and connections.
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • For ignition system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information and check the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve and associated hoses and connections.
Engine cranks too fast/slow
  • Compressions high/low
  • Battery
  • Starting system
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information, carry out compression tests.
  • Ensure the battery is in a fully charged and serviceable condition. Refer to the battery care manual and the relevant sections of the service information.
  • For starting system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
Engine stalls 
Engine stalls soon after start
  • Breather system disconnected/restricted
  • ECM relay
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Ignition system
  • Air intake system restricted
  • Air leakage
  • Fuel lines
  • Ensure the engine breather system is free from restriction and is correctly installed
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for ECM relay tests
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • For ignition system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Check for blockage in air cleaner element and air intake system
  • Check for leakage in air intake system
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
Engine stalls on overrun
  • ECM relay
  • Throttle position (TP) sensors
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for ECM relay and TP sensor tests
Engine stalls at steady speed
  • ECM relay
  • crankshaft position sensor
  • TP sensors
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for ECM relay, crankshaft position sensor, and TP sensor tests
Engine stalls with speed control enabled
  • ECM relay
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for ECM relay tests
Engine stalls when manoeuvring
  • ECM relay
  • TP sensors
  • Additional engine loads (PAS, air conditioning, etc)
  • Transmission malfunction
  • CAN malfunction
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for ECM relay, and TP sensor tests
  • Check for excessive loads being placed on the engine from PAS, air conditioning systems etc.
  • Refer to the service information or transmission troubleshooting guide for transmission system tests.
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information and the appropriate system wiring diagram to perform CAN network tests.
Poor driveability 
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration
  • Fuel pressure, fuel pump, fuel lines
  • Injector leak
  • Air leakage
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Ignition system
  • EGR valve stuck
  • Transmission malfunction
  • Restricted pedal travel (carpet, etc)
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Carry out fuel injector leak tests, install new injectors as necessary.
  • Check for leakage from air intake system
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • For ignition system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information and check the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve and associated hoses and connections.
  • Refer to the service information or transmission troubleshooting guide for transmission system tests.
  • Ensure accelerator pedal is free from restriction
Engine backfires
  • Fuel pump, fuel lines
  • Air leakage
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Ignition system
  • Sticking variable camshaft timing (VCT) hub
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Check for leakage from air intake system
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • For ignition system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for VCT system tests
Engine surges
  • Fuel pump, fuel lines
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Ignition system
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • For ignition system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
Engine detonates/knocks
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel quality
  • Air leakage
  • Sticking VCT hub
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • For fuel system tests refer to the relevant section of the service information
  • Check for leakage from air intake system
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for VCT system tests
No throttle response
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
Speed control inhibited or disabled
  • Default mode enabled
  • Speed control, brake switch
  • Electronic engine controls
  • CAN fault
  • Check message center for default message, read DTCs and refer to DTC Index
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information for speed control, and brake switch tests.
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • Refer to the relevant section of the service information and the appropriate system wiring diagram to perform CAN network tests.
Poor throttle response
  • Breather system disconnected/restricted
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Transmission malfunction
  • Traction control event
  • Air leakage
  • Ensure engine breather system is free from restriction and is correctly installed
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests
  • Refer to the service information or transmission troubleshooting guide for transmission system tests.
  • Check for leakage in air intake system
Engine defaults, warning light and messages. Refer to the owner handbook
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this section for electronic engine control tests