2004 ISUZU TF SERIES octane

6A-10 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Engine Lacks Power
Symptom Possible Cause Action
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 broken
or poor connections Correct or replace
Throttle Position Sensor defective Replace
Mass Airflow Sensor not working
normally 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 kinked or flattened Correct or replace
Exhaust system clogged Correct or replace
Ignition failure ———— Refer to Hard Start Troubleshooting
Guide
Heat range of spark plug inadequateInstall spark plugs of adequate heat
range
Ignition coil defective Replace

6A-14 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Troubleshooting Procedure
The slapping sound stops when spark plug on bad
cylinder is shorted out.

Symptom Possible Cause Action
Timing belt noise Timing belt tension is incorrect Replace pusher or adjust the tension
pulley or replace timing belt
Tensioner bearing defective Replace
Timing belt defective Replace
Timing pulley defective Replace
Timing belt comes in contact with
timing cover Replace timing belt and timing cover
Valve noise Valve clearance incorrect Replace adjusting shim
Valve and valve guide seized Replace valve and valve guide
Valve spring broken or weakened Replace
Valve seat off–positioned Correct
Camshaft worn out Replace
Crankshaft noise Crankshaft end play excessive (noise
occurs when clutch is engaged) Replace thrust bearing
Engine knocking Preignition due to use of spark plugs
of inadequate heat range Install Spark Plugs of adequate heat
range
Carbon deposits in combustion
chambers Clean
Fuel too low in octane rating Replace fuel
Wide Open Throttle enrichment
system failure Refer to Section 6E
Selection of transmission gear
incorrect Caution operator of incorrect gear
selection
Engine overheating Refer to “Engine Lacks Power"
Others Water pump defective Replace
Drive belt slipping Replace auto tentioner or drive belt

6E-70 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Fuel Quality
Fuel quality is not a new issue for the automotive
industry, but its potential for turning on the MIL (“Check
Engine" lamp) with OBD systems is new.
Fuel additives such as “dry gas" and “octane
enhancers" may affect the performance of the fuel. The
Reed Vapor Pressure of the fuel can also create
problems in the fuel system, especially during the spring
and fall months when severe ambient temperature
swings occur. A high Reed Vapor Pressure could sho
w
up as a Fuel Trim DTC due to excessive canister
loading. High vapor pressures generated in the fuel
tank can also affect the Evaporative Emission
diagnostic as well.
Using fuel with the wrong octane rating for your vehicle
may cause driveability problems. Many of the majo
r
fuel companies advertise that using “premium" gasoline
will improve the performance of your vehicle. Mos
t
premium fuels use alcohol to increase the octane rating
of the fuel. Although alcohol-enhanced fuels may raise
the octane rating, the fuel's ability to turn into vapor in
cold temperatures deteriorates. This may affect the
starting ability and cold driveability of the engine.
Low fuel levels can lead to fuel starvation, lean engine
operation, and eventually engine misfire.
Non-OEM Parts
All of the OBD diagnostics have been calibrated to run
with OEM parts.
Aftermarket electronics, such as cellular phones,
stereos, and anti-theft devices, may radiate EMI into the
control system if they are improperly installed. This may
cause a false sensor reading and turn on the MIL
(“Check Engine" lamp).
Environment
Temporary environmental conditions, such as localized
flooding, will have an effect on the vehicle ignition
system. If the ignition system is rain-soaked, it can
temporarily cause engine misfire and turn on the MIL
(“Check Engine" lamp).
Vehicle Marshaling
The transportation of new vehicles from the assembly
plant to the dealership can involve as many as 60 key
cycles within 5Km miles of driving. This type o
f
operation contributes to the fuel fouling of the spark
plugs and will turn on the MIL (“Check Engine" lamp).

Poor Vehicle Maintenance
The sensitivity of OBD diagnostics will cause the MIL
(“Check Engine" lamp) to turn on if the vehicle is no
t
maintained properly. Restricted air filters, fuel filters,
and crankcase deposits due to lack of oil changes o
r
improper oil viscosity can trigger actual vehicle faults
that were not previously monitored prior to OBD. Poo
r
vehicle maintenance can not be classified as a
“non-vehicle fault", but with the sensitivity of OBD
diagnostics, vehicle maintenance schedules must be
more closely followed.
Severe Vibration
The Misfire diagnostic measures small changes in the
rotational speed of the crankshaft. Severe driveline
vibrations in the vehicle, such as caused by an
excessive amount of mud on the wheels, can have the
same effect on crankshaft speed as misfire.
Related System Faults
Many of the OBD system diagnostics will not run if the
ECM detects a fault on a related system or component.
One example would be that if the ECM detected a
Misfire fault, the diagnostics on the catalytic converte
r
would be suspended until Misfire fault was repaired. If
the Misfire fault was severe enough, the catalytic
converter could be damaged due to overheating and
would never set a Catalyst DTC until the Misfire faul
t
was repaired and the Catalyst diagnostic was allowed to
run to completion. If this happens, the customer may
have to make two trips to the dealership in order to
repair the vehicle.
Maintenance Schedule
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule.
Visual/Physical Engine Compartment
Inspection
Perform a careful visual and physical engine
compartment inspection when performing any
diagnostic procedure or diagnosing the cause of an
emission test failure. This can often lead to repairing a
problem without further steps. Use the following
guidelines when performing a visual/physical inspection:

Inspect all vacuum hoses for punches, cuts,
disconnects, and correct routing.

Inspect hoses that are difficult to see behind othe
r
components.

Inspect all wires in the engine compartment fo
r
proper connections, burned or chafed spots, pinched
wires, contact with sharp edges or contact with ho
t
exhaust manifolds or pipes.

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

6-10 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Troubleshooting Procedure

Condition Possible cause Correction
Piston pin noise
(Piston makes noise each time it
goes up and down) Piston pin or piston pin hole worn Replace piston, piston pin and
connecting rod assy

Troubleshooting Procedure
The slapping sound stops when spark plug on bad
cylinder is shorted out.

Condition Possible cause Correction
Timing belt noise Timing belt tension is incorrect Replace pusher or adjust the
tension pulley or replace timing
belt
Tensioner bearing defective Replace
Timing belt defective Replace
Timing wheels defective Replace
Timing belt comes in contact with
timing cover Replace timing belt and timing
cover
Valve noise Valve and valve guide seized Replace valve and valve guide
Valve spring broken Replace
Valve seat off-positioned Correct
Crankshaft noise Crankshaft end play excessive
(noise occurs when clutch is
engaged) Replace thrust bearing
Engine knocking Preignition due to use of spark
plugs of inadequate heat range Install Spark Plugs of adequate
heat range
Fuel too low in octane rating Replace fuel
Wide Open Throttle enrichment
system failure Refer to Section 6E
Selection of transmission gear
incorrect Caution operator or incorrect gear
selection
Engine overheating Refer to "Engine Lacks Power"
Others Water pump defective Replace
V-belt slipping Adjust tension of V-belt or replace
V-belt

ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE) 6A-15
Engine Specification Matrix for destination

04 HEO FOR TF MODEL:
VEHICLE MODEL TFR/S 2.4L
Major Description AUSTRALIA, CHILE,
GULF, NEW
ZEALAND, SAUDI
ARABIA, SOUTH
AFRICA COLOMBIA, COSTA
RICA, EQUADOR,
GUATEMALA BOLIVIA, GENERAL
EXPORT, PERU,
VENEZUELA
VEHICLE TYPE 4
2 4x4 4
2 4
4 4
2
VEHICLE IDENT. CODE TX TY TX TY TX

ENGINE TYPE C24SE  

FUEL CONTROL SYSYTEM CLOSE LOOP CLOSED LOOP OPEN LOOP

COMPRESSION RATIO 9.6:1  

FUEL OCTANE(ROD) 91RON 85RON 80RON

FUEL TYPE UN-LEADED UN-LEADED LEADED

HO2 YES YES YES NO

EVAP CANISTER YES YES YES YES
PURGE CONTROL
SOLENOID YES
YES YES YES
CHECK & RELIEF VALVE YES YES YES YES

ECM YES YES YES YES

EXHAUST SYSTEM
FRONT PIPE
SILENCER
TWC YES YES YES NO

CO ADJUSTMENT NO NO NO YES
Refer to 6A-77 Refer to 6A-77 Refer to 6A-77