2004 ISUZU TF SERIES air condition

6-6 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Hesitation
Condition Possible cause Correction
Hesitation on acceleration Throttle Position Sensor
adjustment incorrect Replace throttle valve assembly
Throttle Position Sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Excessive play in accelerator
linkage Adjust or replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
(MAP) Sensor circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace
MAP Sensor defective Replace
Intake Air Temperature (IAT)
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Knock Sensor (KS) Circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace
KS defective Replace
KS Module circuits open or
shorted Correct or replace
KS Module defective Replace
IAT Sensor defective Replace
Hesitation at high speeds
(Fuel pressure too low) Fuel tank strainer clogged Clean or replace
Fuel pipe clogged Clean or replace
Fuel filter clogged Replace
Defective fuel pump system Check and replace
Fuel Pressure Control Valve
leaking Replace
Hesitation at high speeds
(Fuel injector not working
normally) Power supply or ground circuit for
Multiport Fuel Injection System
shorted or open Check and correct or replace
Cable of Multiport Fuel Injection
System disconnected or defective Correct or replace
Hesitation at high speeds Engine Control Module defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Throttle Position Sensor defective Replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor defective Replace
MAP Sensor cable open or
shorted Correct or replace
MAP Sensor defective Replace
IAT Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
IAT Sensor defective Replace
KS Circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
KS defective Replace
KS Module circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
KS Module defective Replace
Throttle valve not wide opened Check and correct or replace
Air Cleaner Filter clogged Replace filter element
Power supply voltage too low Check and correct or replace

ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE) 6-7
Engine Lacks Power
Condition Possible cause Correction
Trouble in fuel system Fuel Pressure Control Valve not
working normally Replace
Fuel injector clogged Clean or replace
Fuel pipe clogged Clean
Fuel filter clogged or fouled Replace
Fuel pump drive circuit not
working normally Correct or replace
Fuel tank not sufficiently breathing
due to clogged Evaporative
Emission Control System circuit Clean or replace
Water in fuel system Clean
Inferior quality fuel in fuel system Use fuel of specified octane rating
Engine Control Module supplied
poor voltage Correct circuit
Throttle Position Sensor cable
disconnected or broken Correct or replace
Throttle Position Sensor defective Replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor not working normally Replace
Intake Air Temperature sensor not
working normally Replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor defective Replace
Engine Control Module defective Replace
Trouble in intake or exhaust
system Air Cleaner Filter clogged Replace filter element
Air duct kicked or flattened Correct or replace
Ignition failure
- Refer to Hard Start
Troubleshooting Guide
Heat range of spark plug
inadequate Install spark plugs of adequate
heat range
Electronic Ignition System with
module Replace

ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE) 6-9
Abnormal Noise Due to Hydraulic Lash Adjuster
Should abnormal noise due to the hydraulic lash
adjuster trouble be heard immediately after the engine
is started, inspect as follows:

Condition Possible cause Correction
Abnormal noise is heard Air contaminated Bleed
HLA is spongy Check ball valve broken Repair
Safety valve in cylinder head
broken Replace
Valve clearance is not zero HLA inside stick Replace HLA assembly

Troubleshooting Procedure
Short out each spark plug in sequence using insulated
spark plug wire removers. Locate cylinder with
defective bearing by listening for abnormal noise that
stops when spark plug is shorted out.

Condition Possible cause Correction
Noise from connecting rods or
from connecting rod bearings
(Faulty connecting rods or
connecting rod bearings usually
make an abnormal noise slightly
higher than the crank bearing
noise, which becomes more
evident when engine is
accelerated) Bearing or crankshaft pin worn Replace connecting rod bearings
and crankshaft or regrind
crankshaft and install the under
size bearing
Crankpin out of round Replace connecting rod bearings
and crankshaft or regrind
crankshaft and install the under
size bearing
Connecting rod bent Correct or replace
Connecting rod bearing seized Replace connecting rod bearings
and crankshaft or regrind
crankshaft and install the under
size bearing

Troubleshooting Procedure
Abnormal noise stops when the spark plug on the
cylinder with defective parts is shorted out.

Condition Possible cause Correction
Piston and cylinder
(Faulty piston or cylinder usually
makes a combined mechanical
thumping noise which increases
when engine is suddenly
accelerated but diminishes
gradually as the engine warms up) Piston clearance increased due to
cylinder wear Replace piston and cylinder body
Piston seized Replace piston and cylinder body
Piston ring broken Replace piston and cylinder body
Piston defective Replace pistons and others

ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE) 6-13
Fuel Consumption Excessive
Condition Possible cause Correction
Trouble in fuel system Mixture too rich or too lean due to
trouble in fuel injection system Refer to "Abnormal Combustion"
Fuel cut function does not act Refer to "Abnormal Combustion"
Trouble in ignition system Misfiring or abnormal combustion
due to trouble in ignition system Refer to Hard Start or Abnormal
Combustion Troubleshooting
Guide
Others Engine idle speed too high Reset Idle Air Control Valve
Returning of accelerator control
sluggish Correct
Fuel system leakage Correct or replace
Clutch slipping Correct
Brake drag Correct
Selection of transmission gear
incorrect Caution operator of incorrect gear
selection
Oil Problems
Condition Possible cause Correction
Oil pressure too low Wrong oil in use Replace with correct engine oil
Relief valve sticking Replace
Oil pump not operating properly Correct or replace
Oil pump strainer clogged Clean or replace strainer
Oil pump worn Replace
Oil pressure gauge defective Correct or replace
Crankshaft bearing or connecting
rod bearing worn Replace
Oil contamination Wrong oil in use Replace with new engine oil
Oil filter clogged Replace oil filter
Cylinder head gasket damage Replace gasket
Burned gases leaking Replace piston and piston rings or
rebore cylinders
Oil not reaching valve system Oil passage in cylinder head or
cylinder body clogged Clean or correct

Engine Oil Pressure Check
1. Check for dirt, gasoline or water in the engine
oil.
a. Check the viscosity of the oil.
b. Change the oil if the viscosity is outside the
specified standard.
c. Refer to the "Maintenance and Lubrication"
section of this manual.
2. Check the engine oil level.
The level should fall somewhere between the
"ADD" and the "FULL" marks on the oil level
dipstick.
If the oil level does not reach the "ADD" mark on
the oil level dipstick, engine oil must be added. 3. Remove the oil pressure unit.
4. Install an oil pressure gauge.
5. Start the engine and allow the engine to reach
normal operating temperature (About 80
C).
6. Measure the oil pressure.
Oil pressure should be:
150 kPa(21.8 psi) at idle speed.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Remove the oil pressure gauge
9. Install the oil pressure unit.
10. Start the engine and check for leaks.

6-14 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
The instrument panel "CHECK ENGINE" Malfunction
Indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates by self diagnostic
system when the system checks the starting of
engine, or senses malfunctions.

Condition Possible cause Correction
"CHECK ENGINE" MIL does not
illuminate at the starting of engine Bulb defective Replace
MIL circuit open Correct or replace
Command signal circuit to operate
self diagnostic system shorted Correct or replace
Engine Control Module (ECM)
cable loosely connected,
disconnected or defective Correct or replace
ECM defective Replace
“CHECK ENGINE” MIL
illuminates, and stays on Deterioration heated oxygen
sensor of internal element Replace
Heated oxygen sensor connector
terminal improper contact
(If applicable) Reconnect properly
Heated oxygen sensor lead wire
shorted (If applicable) Correct
Heated oxygen sensor circuit
open (If applicable) Correct or replace
Deterioration engine coolant
temperature sensor of internal
element Replace
Engine coolant temperature
sensor connector terminal
improper contact Reconnect properly
Engine coolant temperature
sensor lead wire shorted Correct
Engine coolant temperature
sensor circuit open Correct or replace
Throttle position sensor open or
shorted circuits Correct or replace
Deterioration of crankshaft
position sensor Replace
Crankshaft position sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Vehicle speed sensor circuit open Correct or replace
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Intake air temperature sensor
circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Fuel injector circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
ECM driver transistor defective Replace EPROM or ECM
Malfunctioning of ECM RAM
(Random Access Memory) or
Malfunctioning of ECM PROM
(Programmed Read Only Memory)Replace EPROM or ECM

ENGINE COOLING 6B-5
Diagnosis
Engine Cooling Trouble
Condition Possible cause Correction
Engine overheating Low Engine Coolant level Replenish
Thermo mater unit faulty Replace
Faulty thermostat Replace
Faulty Engine Coolant temperature
sensor Repair or replace
Clogged radiator Clean or replace
Faulty radiator cap Replace
Low engine oil level or use of
improper engine oil Replenish or change oil
Clogged exhaust system Clean exhaust system or replace
faulty parts
Faulty Throttle Position sensor Replace throttle valve assembly
Open or shorted Throttle Position
sensor circuit Repair or replace
Damaged cylinder head gasket Replace
Loosen V-belt tension Adjust belt tension or replace.
Collapsed hoses Replace
Faulty Fan clutch Replace
Engine overcooling Faulty thermostat Replace
Engine slow to warm-up Faulty thermostat Replace
Thermo unit faulty Replace

ENGINE COOLING 6B-9
Thermostat





























Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine coolant from the radiator and engine.
3. Disconnect radiator hose from the inlet pipe.
4. Remove thermostat housing.
5. Remove thermostat from thermostat housing.
Inspection
Suspend the thermostat in a water-filled container using thin
wire. Place a thermometer next to the thermostat.
Do not directly heat the thermostat.
Gradually increase the water temperature. Stir the water so
that the entire water is same temperature.
Confirm the temperature when the valve first begins to open.
Valve opening temperature 92
 C (197.6
 F)
Confirm the temperature when the valve is fully opened.
Valve full open temperature 107
 C(224.6
 F)
Make necessary repair and parts replacement if extreme wear
or damage is found during inspection.
Installation
1. Before installing thermostat, coat sealing surface with
silicon grease.
2. Install O-ring.
3. Install thermostat housing and tighten bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 15 N




m (1.5 kgf




m)
4. Installation rubber hose.
5. Replenish engine coolant (EC).
6. Start engine and check for EC leakage.













Fan Clutch with Cooling Fan
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage or any other abnormal condition are found through
inspection.

Visually inspect for damage, leak (silicon grease) or other
abnormal conditions.
1. Inspection (on-vehicle)
1) Turn the fan clutch by hand when in a low temperature
condition before starting the engine, and confirm that it
can be turned readily.
2) Start the engine to warm it up until the temperature at the
fan clutch portion gets to around 80C. Then stop the
engine and confirm that the fan clutch can be turned with
considerable effort (clutch torque) when turned by hand.

6B-12 ENGINE COOLING


Inspection
Radiator Cap
Measure the valve opening pressure of the pressurizing valve
with a radiator filler cap tester.
Replace the cap if the valve opening pressure is outside the
standard range.
Valve opening pressure kPa (psi) 88.3 – 103.0
(13.5 – 15.7)
Cap tester: 5-8840-0277-0
Adapter: 5-8840-2603-0
Check the condition of the vacuum valve in the center of the
valve seat side of the cap. If considerable rust or dirt is found,
or if the valve seat cannot be moved by hand, clean or replace
the cap.
Valve opening vacuum kPa (psi) 1.9 - 4.9
(0.28 - 0.71)



Radiator Core
1. A bent fin may result in reduced ventilation and overheating
may occur. All bent fins must be straightened. Pay close
attention to the base of the fin when it is being straightened.
2. Remove all dust, bugs and other foreign material.
Flushing the Radiator
Thoroughly wash the inside of the radiator and the engine
coolant passages with cold water and mild detergent. Remove
all sign of scale and rust.
Cooling System Leakage Check
Use a radiator cap tester to force air into the radiator through
the filler neck at the specified pressure of 196 kPa (28.5 psi)
with a cap tester:

Leakage from the radiator

Leakage from the coolant pump

Leakage from the water hoses

Check the rubber hoses for swelling.
Cap tester: 5-8840-0277-0
Adapter: 5-8840-2603-0