Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
Engine does not crank and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine does not crank | * Battery | * CHECK the condition of the battery. REFER to WDS. |
* Starter motor. | * |
* PATS. | * |
* Starter inhibit relay. * Power relay. | * CARRY OUT the Relay Component Test. REFER to the Wiring Diagrams. |
* Ignition switch. | * |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine cranks but does not start and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine cranks but does not start | * Inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch. | * RESET the IFS switch. |
* Fuel filter blocked. | * |
* Damaged or blocked fuel lines. | * INSTALL new fuel lines as necessary. |
* Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. * PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection pump. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection supply manifold. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Low cylinder compression. | * |
Poor starting and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Poor starting | * Fuel filter blocked. | * |
* Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
* Glow plug relay. | * CARRY OUT the Relay Component Test. REFER to Wiring Diagrams. |
* Glow plug(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel system leak(s). | * CHECK the system for fuel leak(s). REPAIR the system as necessary. |
* CKP sensor. * Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect engine oil. | * INSTALL a new engine oil filter and designated engine oil. |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection pump. | * |
* Fuel injection supply manifold. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine starts but immediately stops and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine starts but immediately stops | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
* Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* CKP sensor. * MAP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM relay. | * CARRY OUT the relay component test. REFER to Wiring Diagrams. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
Poor idling and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Poor idling | * Low fuel tank fuel level. | * CHECK the fuel tank fuel level is greater than four liters. If the fuel tank fuel level is less than four liters, FILL with fuel. |
* Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
* Fuel filter blocked. | * |
* Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * CHECK for signs of water or petrol in the diesel. * |
* CKP sensor. * MAP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection supply manifold. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection pump. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine stumbling and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine stumbling | * Low fuel tank fuel level. | * CHECK the fuel tank fuel level is greater than four liters. If the fuel tank fuel level is less than four liters, FILL with fuel. |
* Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection supply manifold. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection pump. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine lacks power and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine lacks power | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
* Fuel filter blocked. | * |
* APP sensor. * MAP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Catalytic converter blocked. | * CHECK if the catalytic converter rattles if gently tapped. If noise is present, REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic convertor for damage. INSTALL a new catalytic converter as necessary. REFER to Section 309-00 Exhaust System. |
* Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. | * |
* Turbocharger. | * |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * CHECK for signs of water or petrol in the diesel. * |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection supply manifold. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection pump. | * REFER to WDS. |
Black smoke at idle and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Black smoke at idle | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
* MAP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection supply manifold. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection pump. | * REFER to WDS. |
Excessive black smoke during acceleration and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Excessive black smoke during acceleration | * APP sensor. * CKP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * CHECK for signs of water or petrol in the diesel. * |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection supply manifold. | * REFER to WDS. |
Black smoke at cruising speeds and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Black smoke at cruising speeds | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * |
* MAP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Vacuum lines. | * CHECK all vacuum lines are correctly installed and no signs of air leaks are present. REPAIR or INSTALL new vacuum line(s) as necessary. |
* EGR valve sticking open. * EGR vacuum switching valve. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Turbocharger. | * |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection supply manifold. | * REFER to WDS. |
Blue smoke and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Blue smoke | * Engine burning oil. | * CARRY OUT a controlled oil consumption test over 1000 km (600 miles). CONFIRM that the oil consumption is less than 0.1 liters per 1000 km (600 miles). REFER to Section 303-01A Engine / 303-01B Engine / 303-01C Engine. |
* Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * CHECK for signs of water or petrol in the diesel. * |
* Worn or damaged valve guides, piston rings, cylinder bores, cylinder head or gasket. | * |
* Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. | * CHECK the PCV pipes for signs of restriction or blockage. REPAIR as necessary. |
* Turbocharger oil seals leaking. * Turbocharger oil return tube blocked or damaged. | * |
White smoke and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
White smoke | * Water in fuel. | * |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* Coolant in the combustion chamber. | * |
Engine misfire and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine misfire | * Low fuel tank fuel level. | * CHECK the fuel tank fuel level is greater than four liters. If the fuel tank fuel level is less than four liters, FILL with fuel. |
* high-pressure fuel supply line(s). | * CHECK the high-pressure fuel supply lines for signs of damage. INSTALL new high-pressure fuel supply lines as necessary. |
* Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * CHECK for signs of water or petrol in the diesel. * |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Low cylinder compression. | * |
* Worn or damaged valve, camshaft followers or camshafts. | * |
* Damaged cylinder head gasket. | * |
* Engine operating temperature too high. | * |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection supply manifold. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel injection pump. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine knock at idle and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine knock at idle | * Low engine oil level. | * CHECK the engine oil level. REFILL as necessary. |
* Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * CHECK for signs of water or petrol in the diesel. * |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* CKP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Excessive carbon build up. | * |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Worn or damaged oil pump. * Worn or damaged timing chain or sprocket. * Major mechanical engine failure. | * |
Engine knock during acceleration and glow plug indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Engine knock during acceleration | * Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Major mechanical engine failure. | * |
* Fuel injection pump. | * REFER to WDS. |
Excessive fuel consumption and glow plug indicator indicator is flashing | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
Excessive fuel consumption | * Brakes binding. | * |
* Vehicle overloaded, or excessive wind resistance (roof racks, towing etc). | * ADVISE the customer about the effects of overloading the vehicle and wind resistance on the fuel consumption. |
* Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
* Fuel system leak(s). | * CHECK the system for fuel leak(s). REPAIR the system as necessary. |
* MAP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect engine oil. | * INSTALL a new oil filter and designated engine oil. |
* Generator. | * |
* EGR valve stuck open. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* Turbocharger. * Turbocharger wastegate actutator. | * |
* Low cylinder compression. | * |
* Fuel injector(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |