
TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
No. TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1 Melting of main or other fuses—(See F2–173 NO.1 MELTING
OF MAIN OR OTHER FUSES)
2 MIL illuminates MIL is illuminated incorrectly.(See F2–174 NO.2 MIL
ILLUMINATES)
3 Will not crank Starter does not work.(See F2–174 NO.3 WILL NOT
CRANK)
4Hard start/long crank/erratic start/
erratic crankStarter cranks engine at normal speed but
engine requires excessive cranking time
before starting.(See F2–176 NO.4 HARD
START/LONG CRANK/
ERRATIC START/ERRATIC
CRANK)
5 Engine stalls After start/at idleEngine stops unexpectedly at idle and/or
after start.(See F2–178 NO.5 ENGINE
STALLS-AFTER START/AT
IDLE)
6 Cranks normally but will not startStarter cranks engine at normal speed but
engine will not run.(See F2–181 NO.6 CRANKS
NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT
START)
7 Slow return to idleEngine takes more time than normal to
return to idle speed.(See F2–184 NO.7 SLOW
RETURN TO IDLE)
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idleEngine speed fluctuates between specified
idle speed and lower speed and engine
shakes excessively.(See F2–186 NO.8 ENGINE
RUNS ROUGH/ROLLING
IDLE)
9 Fast idle/runs onEngine speed continues at fast idle after
warm-up.
Engine runs after engine switch is turned to
OFF.(See F2–189 NO.9 FAST
IDLE/RUNS ON)
10 Low idle/stalls during decelerationEngine stops unexpectedly at beginning of
deceleration or recovery from deceleration.(See F2–190 NO.10 LOW
IDLE/STALLS DURING
DECELERATION)
11Engine stalls/quitsAcceleration/
cruiseEngine stops unexpectedly at beginning of
acceleration or during acceleration.
Engine stops unexpectedly while cruising.
(See F2–192 NO.11 ENGINE
STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE
RUNS ROUGH, MISSES,
BUCK/JERK, HESITATION/
STUMBLE, SURGES) Engine runs roughAcceleration/
cruiseEngine speed fluctuates during acceleration
or cruising.
MissesAcceleration/
cruiseEngine misses during acceleration or
cruising.
Buck/jerkAcceleration/
cruise/
decelerationVehicle bucks/jerks during acceleration,
cruising, or deceleration.
Hesitation/stumble AccelerationMomentary pause at beginning of
acceleration or during acceleration.
SurgesAcceleration/
cruiseMomentary minor irregularity in engine
output.
12 Lack/loss of powerAcceleration/
cruisePerformance is poor under load (e.g. power
down when climbing hills).(See F2–195 NO.12 LACK/
LOSS OF POWER-
ACCELERATION/CRUISE)
13 Knocking/pingingExcessive shrilly knocking sound from
engine.(See F2–199 NO.13
KNOCKING/PINGING)
14 Poor fuel economy Fuel economy is unsatisfactory.(See F2–202 NO.14 POOR
FUEL ECONOMY)
15 Emissions compliance Fails emissions test.(See F2–205 NO.15
EMISSION COMPLIANCE)
16 High oil consumption/leakage Oil consumption is excessive.(See F2–209 NO.16 HIGH OIL
CONSUMPTION/LEAKAGE)
17Cooling system
concernsOverheatingEngine runs at higher than normal
temperature/overheats.(See F2–210 NO.17 COOLING
SYSTEM CONCERNS-
OVERHEATING)

TROUBLESHOOTING
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SYMPTOM QUICK DIAGNOSIS CHARTA6E408018881202
×: Applicable
Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates
3 Will not crank×× ×× × ×
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank×× ×
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle××
6 Cranks normally but will not start××
7 Slow return to idle
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle××
9 Fast idle/runs on
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration××
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise××
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise××
Misses Acceleration/cruise××
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration××
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration××
Surges Acceleration/cruise××
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise××
13 Knocking/pinging××
14 Poor fuel economy××
15 Emissions compliance×× ×
16 High oil consumption/leakage××××
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating××
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold
19 Excessive black smoke×
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
21 Engine noise×× × ×
22 Vibration concerns (engine)×
23 A/C does not work sufficiently
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
26 Constant voltage
Starter motor malfunction (Mechanical or electrical)Starter circuit including engine switch is openImproper engine oil levelLow or dead bateryCharging system malfunctionLow engine compressionImproper valve timingHydrolocked egineImproper engine oil viscosityImproper dipstickBase engine malfunctionSeized flywheelImproper tension or damaged drivebelts

F2–168
TROUBLESHOOTING
×: Applicable
Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates
3 Will not crank
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank×××
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle×××
6 Cranks normally but will not start××
7 Slow return to idle×
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle××××
9 Fast idle/runs on×
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration××
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise××××
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise×××× ×
Misses Acceleration/cruise××××××
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration××××××
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration××××××
Surges Acceleration/cruise××××××
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise×××××××
13 Knocking/pinging×××××
14 Poor fuel economy××××
15 Emissions compliance× ××××××
16 High oil consumption/leakage
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating×× × ×
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold××
19 Excessive black smoke××××
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
21 Engine noise××
22 Vibration concerns (engine)×× ×
23 A/C does not work sufficiently
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
26 Constant voltage
Improper engine coolant levelWater and anti-freeze mixture is improperCooling system malfunction (Radiator, hose,
over-flow system, thermostat, etc.)Cooling fan system malfunctionEngine or transaxle mounts are improperly installedCooling fan No.1 or No.2 seat are improperFuel qualityEngine overheatingIntake-air system clogging or restrictionAir leakage from intake-air systemVSC system malfunctionVacuum leakage

TROUBLESHOOTING
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F2
×: Applicable
Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates×× × ×
3 Will not crank
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank×× ×××××××
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle×× ×××××××
6 Cranks normally but will not start×× ×××××××
7 Slow return to idle××××××××
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle×××××××××
9 Fast idle/runs on×
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration××××××××××
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise× × ×××××××
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise× ××××××××××
Misses Acceleration/cruise× ××××××××××
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration× ××××××××××
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration× ××××××××××
Surges Acceleration/cruise× ×× ×××××××
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise××× ×××××××××
13 Knocking/pinging××××× ××× × ×
14 Poor fuel economy××× ×××××× ×
15 Emissions compliance×××××××××××××
16 High oil consumption/leakage×
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating×
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold
19 Excessive black smoke××× × ××× ×××
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)××
21 Engine noise× ××× ×
22 Vibration concerns (engine)
23 A/C does not work sufficiently
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
26 Constant voltage
Turbocharger malfunctionCarge air cooler malfunctionVBC system malfunctionGlow system malfunctionIncorrect fuel injection timingIncorrect idle speedCKP sensor is damaged (e.g.: open or short circuits)CKP sensor pulse wheel is damagedImproper gap between CKP sensor and pulse wheelSupply pump malfunctionSuction control valve malfunctionFuel pressure limiter malfunctionFuel line restriction or clogging

F2–170
TROUBLESHOOTING
×: Applicable
Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates××
3 Will not crank
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank× × ××××× ×
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle×××××××××
6 Cranks normally but will not start× × ×××× × ×
7 Slow return to idle××××
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle× × ×××× ××
9 Fast idle/runs on××
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration× × ×××× ×
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
Misses Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration× ××××× ×
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration× ××××× ×
Surges Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
13 Knocking/pinging××××
14 Poor fuel economy×××××××
15 Emissions compliance× ×××××××
16 High oil consumption/leakage
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating×
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold
19 Excessive black smoke××××
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)×
21 Engine noise××××
22 Vibration concerns (engine)×××
23 A/C does not work sufficiently
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
26 Constant voltage×
Fuel injectors malfunction (Leakage or clogging,
inoperative)Fuel leakage from fuel system (including insulator,
fuel injector)Fuel filter restriction or cloggingCMP sensor is damaged (e.g: open or short circuit)CMP sensor pulse wheel is damagedIDM or related circuit malfunctionExhaust system restriction or cloggingCatalyst converter malfunctionEGR system malfunctionEGR water cooler malfunctionV-reference voltage supply circuit malfunction

TROUBLESHOOTING
F2–171
F2
×: Applicable
Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates×××××× × ×××
3 Will not crank
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank×× ×× ×
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle×× × × × ××
6 Cranks normally but will not start×× ×
7 Slow return to idle××× × × ×××
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle××× × × ××××
9 Fast idle/runs on×××
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration××× × × ××××
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise× × × × ××××
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise××× × × ××××
Misses Acceleration/cruise× × × × ××××
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration× ×××× × ××××
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration× ×××× × ××××
Surges Acceleration/cruise× ×××× × ××××
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise× ×××× × ××××
13 Knocking/pinging××××× ×
14 Poor fuel economy× ×××× ×××
15 Emissions compliance×××××× × ×××
16 High oil consumption/leakage
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating×
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold
19 Excessive black smoke×× ×
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)×
21 Engine noise××××× ×
22 Vibration concerns (engine)×× ××××
23 A/C does not work sufficiently×
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions××
26 Constant voltage××××× ×
PCM control relay malfunctionECT sensor or related circuit malfunctionNeutral switch or related circuit malfunctionMAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunctionIAT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunctionBoost sensor or related circuit malfunctionAccelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunctionAccelerator position sensor misadjustment
(including looseness)Idle switch or related circuit malfunctionIdle switch misadjustment (including looseness)Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunctionImproper refrigerant charging amount

F2–172
TROUBLESHOOTING
×: Applicable
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Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates
3 Will not crank×
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle×× ×
6 Cranks normally but will not start×
7 Slow return to idle
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle×××
9 Fast idle/runs on
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration××
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise××××
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise××××
Misses Acceleration/cruise××××
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration××××
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration××××
Surges Acceleration/cruise××××
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise×× × ×
13 Knocking/pinging
14 Poor fuel economy××××× ×
15 Emissions compliance×
16 High oil consumption/leakage
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating××× ×
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold××
19 Excessive black smoke
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
21 Engine noise××
22 Vibration concerns (engine)××××
23 A/C does not work sufficiently××
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously××
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
26 Constant voltage
A/C relay (A/C control siganl) circuit malfunctionA/C magnetic clutch or related circuit malfunctionCooling fan No.1 system malfunctionClutch slippageAir in power steering fuluid lineVSS or related circuit malfunctionBrake draggingLoose partsImproper balance of wheel or tiresDriveline malfunctionSuspension malfunctionImmobilizer system and/or circuit malfunctionCoolant heater system malfunction

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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NO.11 ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/JERK, HESITATION/STUMBLE,
SURGES
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17 Inspect IDM.
(See F2–84 INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE
(IDM) INSPECTION)
Is IDM okay?Yes Remove and inspect supply pump and common rail.
No Repair or replace as necessary.
18 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
11ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/JERK, HESITATION/STUMBLE,
SURGES
DESCRIPTION•Engine stops unexpectedly at beginning of acceleration or during cruise.
•Engine stops unexpectedly while cruising.
•Engine speed fluctuates during acceleration or cruising.
•Engine misses during acceleration or cruising.
•Vehicle bucks/jerks during acceleration, during or deceleration.
•Momentary pause at beginning of acceleration or during acceleration.
•Momentary minor irregularity in engine output.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Poor fuel quality
•Glow system malfunction
•Air leakage from intake-air system
•Intake-air system restriction or clogging
•Engine overheating
•A/C system improper operation
•Turbocharger malfunction
•Variable swirl control (VSC) system malfunction
•EGR system malfunction
•Neutral switch or related circuit malfunction
•Cooling fan No.1 or cooling fan No.2 seat are improper
•Fuel line clogging or restriction
•Fuel filter clogging or restriction
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Boost sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Idle switch or related circuit malfunction
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•IAT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction
•VSS or related circuit malfunction
•Incorrect adjustment accelerator position sensor and/or idle switch
•Incorrect idle speed
•Inadequate fuel pressure
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
•Fuel pressure limiter malfunction (built-in common rail)
•Supply pump malfunction
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter restriction
•Clutch slippage
•IDM or related circuit malfunction
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.