Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	ACTION
Engine cranks but does not start	Positive crankcase ventilation system leaking/blocked Ignition system fault Fuel system fault Engine system fault	Inspect the integrity of the positive crankcase ventilation system. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the ignition system. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the fuel 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 Ignition system fault Fuel system fault Engine system fault	Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the evaporative emissions system. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the ignition system. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the fuel 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 difficult to start (cold engine)	Battery/charging system fault Engine system fault Fuel system fault Evaporative emissions system fault	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 fuel system. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect 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	Inspect the 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 Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the fuel system. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect 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	Inspect the 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 Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the fuel system. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the ignition system. Rectify as necessary
Engine stalls soon after start	Positive crankcase ventilation system leaking/blocked 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	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 Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the ignition system. Rectify as necessary Inspect the intake pipe for restrictions and blockages. Rectify as necessary Install a new air filter element as necessary Inspect the intake system for correct installation and damage. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the fuel system. Rectify as necessary
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 service information and inspect the fuel system. Rectify as necessary Inspect the injectors for leaks. Rectify as necessary Inspect 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 DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Check that the accelerator pedal is free from restriction. Rectify as necessary Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the ignition system. Rectify as necessary Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the transmission control module for related DTCs 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 service information and inspect the fuel system. Rectify as necessary Inspect 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 DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the ignition system. Rectify as necessary Inspect 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 service information and inspect the fuel 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 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 DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Refer to the relevant service information and inspect the fuel system. Rectify as necessary Inspect the intake system for correct installation and damage. Rectify as necessary Inspect the operation of the variable camshaft timing system. Rectify as necessary
No accelerator response	Engine 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
Accelerator response poor	Engine system fault Positive crankcase ventilation system leaking/blocked 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 DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index Inspect 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 DTCs 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 Inspect the intake system for correct installation and damage. Rectify as necessary
Fuel gauge reading empty with fuel in the fuel tank	Active fuel level sensor circuit open circuit Passive fuel level sensor circuit open circuit Instrument cluster internal failure	Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and inspect the active fuel level sensor circuit for open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness or install a new active fuel level sensor as necessary Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and inspect the passive fuel level sensor circuit for open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness or install a new passive fuel level sensor as necessary Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, perform routine - Fuel Level Sensor Test
Fuel gauge not reading empty with no fuel in the fuel tank	Jet pump fault or fuel crossover tube blocked or leaking	Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check datalogger signals - Fuel Level Sensor Pump Voltage - Raw - Fuel Level Sensor Eject Voltage - Raw. Make sure the sensors read the same. If the readings vary, check that the jet pump is transferring fuel from the left side to the right side. Rectify as necessary