ENGINE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING


BHE010300103W01

• Confirm trouble symptom using the following diagnostic index, then go to the applicable troubleshooting chart.

Diagnostic Index

No.

TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM

DESCRIPTION

1
Melting of main or other fuses
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2
MIL comes on
The MIL is illuminated incorrectly. (No DTC's)
3
Will not crank
The starter does not work.
4
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
The starter cranks engine at normal speed but engine requires excessive cranking time before starting.
5
Engine stalls.
After start/at idle
The engine stops unexpectedly at idle and/or after start.
6
Cranks normally but will not start
The starter cranks engine at normal speed but engine will not run.
7
Slow return to idle
The engine takes more time than normal to return to idle speed.
8
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
The engine speed fluctuates between specified idle speed and lower speed and engine shakes excessively.
9
Fast idle/runs on
The engine speed continues at fast idle after warm-up.
The engine runs after ignition switch is turned off.
]Exhaust afterburn
10
Low idle/stalls during deceleration
The engine stops unexpectedly at beginning of deceleration or recovery from deceleration.
Exhaust afterburn
11
Engine stalls/quits.
Acceleration/cruise
The engine stops unexpectedly at beginning of acceleration or during acceleration.
The engine stops unexpectedly while cruising.
Engine runs rough.
Acceleration/cruise
The engine speed fluctuates during acceleration or cruising.
Misses
Acceleration/cruise
The engine misses during acceleration or cruising.
Buck/jerk
Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration
The vehicle bucks/jerks during acceleration, cruising, or deceleration.
Hesitation/stumble
Acceleration
A momentary pause at beginning of acceleration or during acceleration.
Surges
Acceleration/cruise
A momentary minor irregularity in engine output.
12
Lack/loss of power
Acceleration/cruise
The performance is poor under load (e.g. power down when climbing hills).
13
Knocking/pinging/detonation
Acceleration/cruise
Sound is produced when the air/fuel mixture is ignited by something other than the spark plug (e.g. hot spot in combustion chamber).
14
Poor fuel economy
The fuel economy is unsatisfactory.
15
Emission compliance
Fails emissions test.
16
High oil consumption/leakage
The oil consumption is excessive.
17
Cooling system concerns
Overheating
The engine runs at higher than normal temperature/overheats.
18
Cooling system concerns
Runs cold
The engine does not reach normal operating temperature.
19
Exhaust smoke
Blue, black, or white smoke from exhaust system
20
Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
Gasoline fuel smell or visible leakage
21
Engine noise
Engine noise from under hood
22
Vibration concerns (engine)
Vibration from under hood or driveline
23
A/C does not work sufficiently.
The A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not engage when A/C is turned on.
24
A/C is always on or A/C compressor runs continuously.
The A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not disengage.
25
A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions.
The A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not disengage under wide open throttle.
26
Exhaust sulphur smell
Rotten egg smell (sulphur) from exhaust
27
Spark plug condition
An incorrect spark plug condition.
28
AT concerns
Upshift/downshift engagement
AT concerns not related to engine performance.