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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION
The engine does not crank
  • Battery/charging system fault
  • Engine system fault
  • Transmission fault
  • Transmission control switch not set to Park or Neutral
  • Telematics control module (TCU) fault (where fitted)/Controller Area Network (CAN) fault
  • Smart key not present/recognized
  • Starter relay fault
  • Starter motor ground circuit open circuit, high resistance
  • Starter motor solenoid circuit short circuit to ground, open circuit, high resistance
  • Starter motor circuit short circuit to ground, open circuit, high resistance
  • Engine seized
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the battery and charging system. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the transmission control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Set the transmission control switch to Park or Neutral and retest
  • When a start request is made, the telematics control module (where fitted) must transmit a secure ID message to the powertrain control module over the CAN  bus to authorise cranking. Check the telematics control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index. Check the CAN  circuit between the telematics control module and the powertrain control module and repair the wiring harness as necessary
  • Check that the smart key is present and recognized
  • Check the operation of the starter relay. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the starter motor ground circuit for open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness as necessary
  • Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the starter motor solenoid power circuit for short circuit to ground, open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness or install a new starter motor solenoid as necessary
  • Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the starter motor power circuit for short circuit to ground, open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness or install a new starter motor as necessary
  • Check that the engine turns freely
Engine cranks but does not start
  • Positive crankcase ventilation system blocked/leaking
  • Ignition system fault
  • Fuel system fault
  • Engine system fault
  • Check the integrity of the positive crankcase ventilation system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the ignition system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Engine cranks and fires, but will not start
  • Evaporative emissions system fault
  • Ignition system fault
  • Fuel system fault
  • Engine system fault
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the evaporative emissions system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the ignition system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Engine difficult to start (cold engine)
  • Battery/charging system fault
  • Engine system fault
  • Fuel system fault
  • Evaporative emissions system fault
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the battery and charging system. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the evaporative emissions system. Rectify as necessary
Engine difficult to start (warm/hot engine)
  • Injector(s) leaking
  • Engine system fault
  • Evaporative emissions system fault
  • Fuel system fault
  • Ignition system fault
  • Check the injectors for leaks. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the evaporative emissions system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the ignition system. Rectify as necessary
Engine difficult to start after hot soak (vehicle standing, engine off, after engine has reached operating temperature)
  • Injector(s) leaking
  • Engine system fault
  • Evaporative emissions system fault
  • Fuel system fault
  • Ignition system fault
  • Check the injectors for leaks. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the evaporative emissions system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the ignition system. Rectify as necessary
Engine cranks too slowly
  • Battery/charging system fault
  • Starter motor ground circuit open circuit, high resistance
  • Starter motor power circuit open circuit, high resistance
  • Starter motor internal failure
  • Engine oil grade incorrect
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the battery and charging system. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the starter motor ground circuit for open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness as necessary
  • Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the starter motor power circuit for open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness as necessary
  • Check the operation of the starter motor. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the engine oil grade. Rectify as necessary
Engine cranks too fast
  • Timing chain failure
  • Low engine compression
  • Check the integrity of the timing chains. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and test the engine cylinder compressions. Rectify as necessary
Engine stalls soon after start
  • Positive crankcase ventilation system blocked/leaking
  • Engine system fault
  • Ignition system fault
  • Intake pipe restricted/blocked
  • Air filter element restricted/blocked
  • Intake pipe disconnected/damaged after the air cleaner
  • Fuel system fault
  • Check the integrity of the positive crankcase ventilation system. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the ignition system. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the intake pipe for restrictions and blockages. Rectify as necessary
  • Install a new air filter element as necessary
  • Check the intake system for correct installation and damage. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
Engine stalls on overrun
  • Engine system fault
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Engine stalls at steady speed
  • Engine system fault
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Engine stalls with speed control enabled
  • Engine system fault
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Engine stalls when maneuvering
  • Engine system fault
  • Excessive additional engine loads (power steering, air conditioning, etc.)
  • Transmission fault
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Check for excessive loads being placed on the engine by the power steering, air conditioning, etc
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the transmission control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration
  • Fuel system fault
  • Injector(s) leaking
  • Intake pipe disconnected/damaged after the air cleaner
  • Engine system fault
  • Accelerator pedal movement restricted (carpet, mats, etc.)
  • Ignition system fault
  • Transmission fault
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the injectors for leaks. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the intake system for correct installation and damage. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Check that the accelerator pedal is free from restriction. Rectify as necessary
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the ignition system. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the transmission control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Engine backfires
  • Fuel system fault
  • Intake pipe disconnected/damaged after the air cleaner
  • Engine system fault
  • Ignition system fault
  • Variable camshaft timing system stuck active
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the intake system for correct installation and damage. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the ignition system. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the operation of the variable camshaft timing system. Rectify as necessary
Engine surges
  • Fuel system fault
  • Engine system fault
  • Ignition system fault
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the ignition system. Rectify as necessary
Engine detonates/knocks
  • Engine system fault
  • Fuel system fault
  • Intake pipe disconnected/damaged after the air cleaner
  • Variable camshaft timing system stuck active
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and check the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the intake system for correct installation and damage. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the operation of the variable camshaft timing system. Rectify as necessary
No throttle response
  • Engine system fault
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Speed control inhibited/disabled
  • Engine system fault
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Throttle response poor
  • Engine system fault
  • Positive crankcase ventilation system blocked/leaking
  • Transmission fault
  • Dynamic stability control event
  • Intake pipe disconnected/damaged after the air cleaner
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Check the integrity of the positive crankcase ventilation system. Rectify as necessary
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the transmission control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • No fault - Accelerator pedal response may be temporarily reduced or inhibited when the dynamic stability control is active
  • Check the intake system for correct installation and damage. Rectify as necessary
Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated or engine warning message displayed
  • Engine system fault
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Poor running
  • Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid (exhaust)

    VCT  solenoid (intake)

  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment complete "VCT  Actuator Intake Test" and "VCT  Actuator Exhaust Test"
  • Install new component, only when diagnosed as failed
Engine hunting
  • VCT  solenoid (exhaust)
  • VCT  solenoid (intake)
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment complete "VCT  Actuator Intake Test" and "VCT  Actuator Exhaust Test"
  • Install new component, only when diagnosed as failed
Hesitation
  • VCT  solenoid (exhaust)
  • VCT  solenoid (intake)
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment complete "VCT  Actuator Intake Test" and "VCT  Actuator Exhaust Test"
  • Install new component, only when diagnosed as failed
Lack of power
  • VCT  solenoid (exhaust)
  • VCT  solenoid (intake)
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment complete "VCT  Actuator Intake Test" and "VCT  Actuator Exhaust Test"
  • Install new component, only when diagnosed as failed
Induction noise
  • VCT  solenoid (exhaust)
  • VCT  solenoid (intake)
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment complete "VCT  Actuator Intake Test" and "VCT  Actuator Exhaust Test"
  • Install new component, only when diagnosed as failed
Engine misfire
  • Engine management system
  • Ignition system
  • Fuel injector
  • Fuel injector electrical fault
  • Fuel system
  • Air induction system
  • Camshaft position sensor
  • Crankshaft position sensor
  • Low level fuel
  • Harness failure - Wiring integrity
  • Low compression
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) and refer to the relevant DTC  index
  • Check the integrity of the ignition system components, spark plugs, ignition coils, coil leads and coil wiring harness
  • Check the fuel injectors for leakage/blockages
  • Check the integrity of the fuel injector wiring harness
  • Check the fuel system for leakage/blockages
  • Check the air induction system for leakage
  • Check the camshaft position sensor for correct installation
  • Check the crankshaft position sensor for correct installation, remove any debris from the sensor
  • Inspect connectors for signs of water ingress, and pins for damage and/or corrosion
  • Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check sensor, relays/fuses and control module power feeds and grounds
  • Complete a compression test REFER to: CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST - INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL