2007 ISUZU KB P190 engine

6-4 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Rough Engine Idling or Engine Stalling
Condition Possible cause Correction
Trouble in fuel injection system Idle air control valve defective Replace
Throttle shutting off incomplete Correct or replace
Throttle position sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace

Fuel injector circuits open or
shorted Correct or replace

Fuel injectors damaged Replace
Fuel pump relay defective Replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor cable disconnected or
broken Correct or replace

Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor defective Replace

Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor cable disconnected or
broken Correct or replace

Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor defective Replace

Intake Air Temperature sensor
cable disconnected or broken Correct or replace

Intake Air Temperature sensor
defective Replace

Knock Sensor (KS) circuits open
or shorted Correct or replace
KS
defective Replace
KS Module circuits open or
ground Correct or replace

KS Module defective Replace
Vehicle Speed Sensor circuit open
or shorted Correct or replace

Vehicle Speed Sensor defective Replace
Trouble in emission control
system Engine Control Module defective Replace

Canister purge solenoid circuit
open Correct

Canister purge solenoid defective Replace
Evaporative Emission Canister
Purge control valve defective Replace

Trouble in ignition system Refer to Hard Start
Troubleshooting Guide
Others Engine lacks compression Refer to Hard Start
Troubleshooting Guide
Valve incorrectly seated Lap valve
Air Cleaner Filter clogged Replace filter element
Valve timing incorrect Readjust
Idle air control valve broken Replace


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ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE) 6-5
Rough Engine Running
Condition Possible cause Correction
Engine misfires regularly Ignition coil layer shorted Replace
Spark plugs fouling Clean or install hotter type plug
Spark plug(s) insulator nose
leaking Replace

Spark plug wire incorrect Connect properly or replace
Fuel injector(s) defective Replace
Engine control module faulty Replace
Engine knocks regularly Spark plugs running too hot Install colder type spark plugs
Powertrain control module faulty Replace
Engine lacks power Spark plugs fouled Clean
Spark plug wire incorrect Connect properly or replace
Fuel injectors defective Replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
(MAP)
Sensor or Manifold Absolute
Pressure Sensor circuit defective Correct or replace

Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor or Engine Coolant
Temperature Sensor circuit
defective Correct or replace

Engine Control Module faulty Replace
Intake Air Temperature Sensor or
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
circuit defective Correct or replace

Throttle Position Sensor or
Throttle Position Sensor circuit
defective Correct or replace

Knock Sensor or Knock Sensor
circuits defective Correct or replace

Knock Sensor Module or Knock
Sensor Module circuits defective Correct or replace


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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

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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


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6-8 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Condition Possible cause Correction
Engine overheating Level of Engine Coolant too low Replenish
Thermo switch or fan motor
defective Replace
Thermostat
defective Replace
Engine Coolant pump defective Correct or replace
Radiator clogged Clean or replace
Radiator filter cap defective Replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase
too low or wrong oil in engine Change or replenish

Resistance in exhaust system
increased Clean exhaust system or replace
defective parts
Throttle Position Sensor
adjustment incorrect Adjust Wide Open Throttle switch
setting
Throttle Position Sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace

Cylinder head gasket damaged Replace
Cooling Fan clutch defective Replace
Fan belt slipping Adjust tension of V-belt or replace
V-belt
Engine overcooling Thermostat defective Replace (Use a thermostat set to
open at 92 °C (197.6 °F))
Engine lacks compression - Refer to Hard Start
Others Tire inflation pressure abnormal Adjust to recommend pressures
Brake drag Adjust
Clutch slipping Adjust or replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase
too high Correct level of engine oil

Engine Noisy
Abnormal engine noise often consists of various
noises originating in rotating parts, sliding parts and
other moving parts of the engine. It is, therefore,
advisable to locate the source of noise systematically.
Condition Possible cause Correction
Noise from crank journals or from
crank bearings
(Faulty crank journals and crank
bearings usually make dull noise
that becomes more evident when
accelerating) Oil clearance increased due to
worn crank journals or crank
bearings Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing
Crankshaft out of round Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing
Crank bearing seized Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing


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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


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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


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ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE) 6-11
Abnormal Combustion
Condition Possible cause Correction
Trouble in fuel injection system Fuel pressure control valve
defective Replace

Fuel filter clogged Replace
Fuel pump clogged Clean or replace
Fuel tank or fuel pipe clogged Clean or replace
Fuel injector clogged Clean or replace
Fuel pump relay defective Replace
Power supply cable for fuel pump
loosely connected or defective Reconnect, correct or replace

Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace

Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor defective Replace

Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) Sensor circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace

ECT Sensor defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor
adjustment incorrect Reconnect

Throttle Position Sensor defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor
connector loosely connected Reconnect

Vehicle Speed Sensor cable
loosely connected or defective Correct or replace

Vehicle Speed Sensor loosely
fixed Fix tightly

Vehicle Speed Sensor in wrong
contact or defective Replace

Engine Control Module cable
loosely connected or defective Correct or replace
Trouble in emission control
system Heated Oxygen Sensor circuit
open (If applicable) Correct or replace

Heated Oxygen Sensor defective
(If applicable) Replace

Signal vacuum hose loosely fitted
or defective Correct or replace

ECT Sensor circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace

ECT Sensor defective Replace
Evaporative Emission Control
system (If applicable) Refer to Section 6E
Trouble in ignition system
- Refer to "Engine Lacks Power"
Trouble in cylinder head parts Carbon deposits in combustion
chamber Remove carbon

Carbon deposit on valve, valve
seat and valve guide Remove carbon


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