
Published: 11-May-2011
Starting System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Starting System
Diagnosis and Testing
Principles of Operation
For a detailed description of the starting system and operation, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section of the
workshop manual. REFER to: (303-06C Starting System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol)
Starting System (Description and Operation), Starting System (Description and Operation), Starting System (Description and Operation).
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being checked and/or the donor vehicle.
NOTE: Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical
Gear selector lever cable adjustment (vehicles with automatic
transmission)
Starter motor
Engine (turns freely)
Battery
Fuses
Starter relay
Wiring harness(es)
Damaged, loose or corroded
connectors
Ignition switch
Generator
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Engine Control Module (ECM)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart, alternatively check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Causes Action The engine does
not crank (starter
motor does not
turn)
Gear selector not in P or N
position (vehicles with
automatic transmission)
Battery
Starter relay
Invalid key code received by
Central Junction Box (CJB)
Harness/Connectors
Starter motor
Ignition switch
Generator
Transmission Control Module
(TCM)
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Engine seized Make sure the gear selector is in the P or N position and correctly
adjusted. Check the battery condition and state of charge. Check for
DTCs indicating an immobilizer fault. Check the starter motor relay,
ignition switch and generator circuits. Refer to the electrical guides.
Check for TCM and ECM DTCs. Check that the engine turns freely. The engine does
not crank (starter
motor does turn)
Starter motor installation
Starter motor
Flywheel/Drive plate ring
gear Check the starter motor installation (fasteners tight, starter motor
square to engine, etc). Check the flywheel/drive plate ring gear teeth
for damage, foreign objects, etc. www.JagDocs.com

Symptom Possible Causes Action Engine cranks too
slowly
Battery
Harness/Connectors
Starter motor
Oil grade Check the battery condition and state of charge. Check the starter
motor circuits. Refer to the electrical guides. Check the engine oil
grade and condition. Engine cranks too
fast
Low engine compression Check the engine compressions. Excessive starter
motor noise
Starter motor
Flywheel/Drive plate ring
gear
Starter motor
installation/casing Check the starter motor installation (fasteners tight, motor square to
engine, etc). Check the starter motor casing condition. Check the
flywheel/drive plate ring gear teeth for damage, foreign objects, etc. DTC Index
For a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that could be logged in the Engine Control Module (ECM), please refer to Section
303-14. REFER to:
Electronic Engine Controls (303-14C Electronic Engine Controls - V8 5.0L Petrol, Diagnosis and Testing), Electronic Engine Controls (303-14D Electronic Engine Controls - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Diagnosis and Testing).

Published: 11-May-2011
Engine Ignition - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Engine Ignition
Diagnosis and Testing
Principles of Operation
For a detailed description of the engine ignition system and operation, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section
of the workshop manual. REFER to: (303-07B Engine Ignition - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol)
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation), Engine Ignition (Description and Operation), Engine Ignition (Description and Operation).
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being checked and/or the donor vehicle.
NOTE: Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical
Engine oil level
Cooling system coolant level
Fuel level
Fuel contamination/grade/quality
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves
Fuses
Wiring harness
Loose or corroded electrical connectors
Ignition coils
Sensor(s)
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart, alternatively check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Causes Action Engine cranks, but does not
fire
Engine breather system
disconnected/restricted
Ignition system
Fuel system
Electronic engine control Ensure the engine breather system is free from restriction
and is correctly installed. Check for ignition system, fuel
system and electronic engine control DTCs and refer to the
relevant DTC Index Engine cranks and fires, but
will not start
Evaporative emissions purge
valve
Fuel pump
Spark plugs
HT short to ground (tracking)
check rubber boots for
cracks/damage
Ignition system Check for evaporative emissions, fuel system and ignition
system related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC Index Difficult cold start
Engine coolant level/anti-
freeze content
Battery
Electronic engine controls
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) valve stuck open
Fuel pump
Purge valve Check the engine coolant level and condition. Ensure the
battery is in a fully charged and serviceable condition.
Check for electronic engine controls, engine emissions, fuel
system and evaporative emissions system related DTCs
and refer to the relevant DTC Index

Symptom Possible Causes Action Difficult hot start
Injector leak
Electronic engine control
Purge valve
Fuel pump
Ignition system
EGR valve stuck open Check for injector leak, install new injector as required.
Check for electronic engine controls, evaporative emissions,
fuel system, ignition system and engine emission system
related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC Index Difficult to start after hot
soak (vehicle standing,
engine off, after engine has
reached operating
temperature)
Injector leak
Electronic engine control
Purge valve
Fuel pump
Ignition system
EGR valve stuck open Check for injector leak, install new injector as required.
Check for electronic engine controls, evaporative emissions,
fuel system, ignition system and engine emission system
related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC Index Engine stalls soon after start
Breather system
disconnected/restricted
ECM relay
Electronic engine control
Ignition system
Air intake system restricted
Air leakage
Fuel lines Ensure the engine breather system is free from restriction
and is correctly installed. Check for electronic engine
control, ignition system and fuel system related DTCs and
refer to the relevant DTC Index. Check for blockage in air
filter element and air intake system. Check for air leakage
in air intake system Engine hesitates/poor
acceleration
Fuel pressure, fuel pump,
fuel lines
Injector leak
Air leakage
Electronic engine control
Throttle motor
Restricted accelerator pedal
travel (carpet, etc)
Ignition system
EGR valve stuck open
Transmission malfunction Check for fuel system related DTCs and refer to the
relevant DTC Index. Check for injector leak, install new
injector as required. Check for air leakage in air intake
system. Ensure accelerator pedal is free from restriction.
Check for electronic engine controls, ignition, engine
emission system and transmission related DTCs and refer
to the relevant DTC Index Engine backfires
Fuel pump/lines
Air leakage
Electronic engine controls
Ignition system
Sticking variable camshaft
timing (VCT) hub Check for fuel system failures. Check for air leakage in
intake air system. Check for electronic engine controls,
ignition system and VCT system related DTCs and refer to
the relevant DTC Index Engine surges
Fuel pump/lines
Electronic engine controls
Throttle motor
Ignition system Check for fuel system failures. Check for electronic engine
controls, throttle system and ignition system related DTCs
and refer to the relevant DTC Index Engine detonates/knocks
Fuel pump/lines
Air leakage
Electronic engine controls
Sticking VCT hub Check for fuel system failures. Check for air leakage in
intake air system. Check for electronic engine controls and
VCT system related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC
Index No throttle response
Electronic engine controls
Throttle motor Check for electronic engine controls and throttle system
related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC Index Poor throttle response
Breather system
disconnected/restricted
Electronic engine control
Transmission malfunction
Traction control event Air
leakage Ensure the engine breather system is free from restriction
and is correctly installed. Check for electronic engine
controls, transmission and traction control related DTCs and
refer to the related DTC Index. Check for air leakage in
intake air system DTC Index
For a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that could be logged in the Engine Control Module (ECM), please refer to Section
303-14. REFER to:
Electronic Engine Controls (303-14C Electronic Engine Controls - V8 5.0L Petrol, Diagnosis and Testing), Electronic Engine Controls (303-14D Electronic Engine Controls - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Diagnosis and Testing).

Published: 11-May-2011
Engine Emission Control - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Engine Emission
Control
Diagnosis and Testing
Principles of Operation
For a detailed description of the engine emission control system and operation, refer to the relevant Description and Operation
section of the workshop manual. REFER to: (303-08C Engine Emission Control - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol)
Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation), Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation), Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation).
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being checked and/or the donor vehicle.
NOTE: Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical
Exhaust gas recirculation system
Breather hoses
Positive crankcase ventilation valve
Fuel level
Fuel contamination/grade/quality
Throttle body
Fuses
Loose or corroded electrical connectors
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve
Engine Control Module (ECM)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart, alternatively check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Causes Action Difficult to
start cold
Battery
Crankshaft Position (CKP)
sensor
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) valve stuck open
Fuel system
Evaporative emissions purge
valve For battery information, CKP sensor, fuel system and purge valve tests,
refer to relevant workshop manual section. Check the EGR valve. Engine stalls
soon after
start
Breather system
disconnected/restricted
Engine Control Module (ECM)
relay
MAF sensor
Ignition system
Air filter restricted
Air leakage
Fuel lines Check the engine breather hoses, PCV, etc. Check the Engine Control
Module (ECM) relay operation. For MAF sensor, ignition system tests, air
intake and fuel line information, refer to relevant workshop manual
section. Poor throttle
response
APP sensor malfunction
TP sensors
ECT sensor
MAF sensor
Transmission malfunction
Traction control event Air
leakage For APP, TP, ECT, MAF sensor tests, intake system checks and
transmission information, refer to relevant workshop manual section.
Check the breather system hoses, PCV, etc.

Symptom Possible Causes Action Breather system
disconnected/restricted DTC Index
For a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that could be logged in the Engine Control Module (ECM), please refer to Section
303-14. REFER to:
Electronic Engine Controls (303-14C Electronic Engine Controls - V8 5.0L Petrol, Diagnosis and Testing), Electronic Engine Controls (303-14D Electronic Engine Controls - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Diagnosis and Testing).

Published: 11-May-2011
Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Intake Air
Distribution and Filtering
Diagnosis and Testing
Principles of Operation
For a detailed description of the intake air distribution and filtering system and operation, refer to the relevant Description and
Operation section of the workshop manual. REFER to: (303-12D Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol)
Intake Air Distribution and Filtering (Description and Operation), Intake Air Distribution and Filtering (Description and Operation), Intake Air Distribution and Filtering (Description and Operation).
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being checked and/or the donor vehicle.
NOTE: Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical
Hoses and ducts (damage/connections)
Air cleaner element (contaminated/blocked)
Restricted air intake
Supercharger
Supercharger (cooling fan) drive belt
Supercharger seals and gaskets
Charge air coolers (damage/connection)
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
Manifold Absolute Pressure/Temperature (MAPT) sensor
Throttle body
Harness (security/damage)
Connections (security/damage)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart, alternatively check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Causes Action Vehicle does not
start/hard
starting/poor
performance
Restricted/Blocked air intake
Restricted/Blocked air
cleaner element Clear the restriction. Replace the air cleaner element as necessary.
Refer to the relevant workshop manual section. Excessive intake
noise
Intake pipe
disconnected/damaged after
the air cleaner
Air cleaner assembly
incorrectly
assembled/damaged Check the intake system and hoses for correct installation/damage.
Refer to the relevant workshop manual section. Lack of boost
Supercharger drive belt
broken/slipping
Supercharger fault
Supercharger air intake fault
Major air leakage (after the
supercharger) Check the supercharger and drive belt. Check the charge air coolers.
Refer to the relevant workshop manual section. Noise
Supercharger drive belt
slipping
Supercharger fault
Major air leakage (after the
supercharger) Check the supercharger and drive belt. Remove the supercharger drive
belt and recheck for noise. Turn the supercharger by hand and check
for excessive resistance. Check for excessive play at the supercharger
pulley. Check the charge air coolers. Refer to the relevant workshop
manual section.

Published: 08-Nov-2013
Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Charge Air Cooler
Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
3. Refer to: Engine Cover - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
4. Refer to: Secondary Bulkhead Center Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
5. Refer to: Fuel Injection Component Cleaning (303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls - V8 5.0L Petrol, General Procedures).
6. Refer to: Cooling System Partial Draining, Filling and Bleeding - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (303-03C Engine Cooling - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, General Procedures).
7. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
8. NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Torque: 25 Nm
9.