Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE Causes	ACTION
Engine cranks but does not fire	Positive crankcase ventilation system blocked/leaking Engine management system fault	Inspect 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 DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index
Engine cranks and fires but will not start	Evaporative emissions system fault Engine management system fault	Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the evaporative emissions system. Rectify as necessary Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index
Difficult cold start	Engine coolant level and specific gravity Battery/charging system fault Engine management system fault Evaporative emissions system fault	Inspect the coolant level and specific gravity. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the battery and charging system. Rectify as necessary Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the evaporative emissions system. Rectify as necessary
Difficult hot start	Fuel injector leaking Engine management system fault Evaporative emissions system fault	Inspect the fuel injectors for leaks. Rectify as necessary Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the evaporative emissions system. Rectify as necessary
Difficult to start after hot soak (vehicle standing, engine off, after engine has reached operating temperature)	Fuel injector leaking Engine management system fault Evaporative emissions system fault	Inspect the fuel injectors for leaks. Rectify as necessary Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the evaporative emissions system. Rectify as necessary
Engine stalls soon after start	Positive crankcase ventilation system blocked/leaking Engine management system fault Intake air system leaking/restricted	Inspect 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 DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Inspect the intake air system for leaks and restrictions. Rectify as necessary
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration	Fuel injector leaking Engine management system fault Transmission system fault Intake air system leaking/restricted Accelerator pedal movement restricted (carpet, mats, etc)	Inspect the fuel injectors for leaks. Rectify as necessary Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the transmission control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Inspect the intake air system for leaks and restrictions. Rectify as necessary Check that the accelerator pedal is free from restriction. Rectify as necessary
Engine backfires	Intake air system leaking/restricted Engine management system fault	Inspect the intake air system for leaks and restrictions. Rectify as necessary Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index
Engine surges	Engine management system fault	Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index
Engine detonates/knocks	Intake air system leaking/restricted Engine management system fault	Inspect the intake air system for leaks and restrictions. Rectify as necessary Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index
No accelerator response	Engine management system fault	Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the powertrain control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index
Poor accelerator response	Positive crankcase ventilation system blocked/leaking Engine management system fault Transmission system fault Intake air system leaking/restricted	Inspect 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 DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the transmission control module for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Inspect the intake air system for leaks and restrictions. Rectify as necessary