Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
Engine does not crank | * PATS. | * |
* DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Starting system. | * |
Engine cranks but does not start | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch. | * RESET the IFS switch. |
* Glow plug relay. | * CARRY out the relay component test. REFER to Wiring Diagrams. |
* Fuel filter blocked. * Fuel lines damaged or blocked. * Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Sensor(s). * Fuel pump. * Glow plugs. * PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
Poor starting | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel filter blocked. * Fuel system leak. * Fuel system restriction. * Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Fuel filter to fuel pump supply line one-way valve. | * |
* Air cleaner element blocked. | * |
* Glow plug relay fuse. | * CHECK the fuse. If fuse blown, INSTALL a new fuse. If the fuse blows again, REFER to WDS. |
* Glow plug relay. | * CARRY OUT the Relay Component Test. REFER to Wiring Diagrams. |
* Glow plugs. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect engine oil. | * |
* Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor. * Temperature and manifold absolute pressure (T-MAP) sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
Engine starts but immediately stops | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
* PCM relay. | * CARRY OUT the Relay Component Test. REFER to the Wiring Diagrams. |
* CKP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* PCM. | * REFER to WDS. |
Poor idling | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel filter blocked. * Contaminated fuel. * Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Air cleaner element blocked. | * |
* Sensor(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
Engine stumbling | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Acceleration pedal position (APP) sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
Engine lacks power | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* 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. |
* Charge air cooler blocked or cracked. * Charge air cooler pipes split or cracked. * Charge air cooler retaining clips missing or loose. | * INSPECT for visible signs of damage or blockage. CLEAN, REPAIR or INSTALL new parts as necessary. |
* Sensor(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel filter blocked. * Contaminated fuel. * Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* Turbocharger vacuum control. * Vane adjustment solenoid valve. | * CHECK vacuum line(s). * |
* Fuel cooler. | * |
* Turbocharger vacuum diaphragm unit. | * |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* Turbocharger. | * |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Low cylinder compression. | * |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
* Catalytic converter blocked. | * CHECK if the catalytic converter rattles if gently hit. 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. |
Black smoke at idle | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
* CHT sensor. * T-MAP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
Excessive black smoke during acceleration | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* APP sensor. * CKP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Fuel contamination. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. CLEAN or INSTALL new parts as necessary. |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
Black smoke at cruising speeds | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Air cleaner element restricted. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
* T-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. |
* Turbocharger vacuum diaphragm unit. * Vane adjustment solenoid valve. | * |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
Black smoke at high altitude | * Barometric pressure (BARO) sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
Blue smoke | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Engine burning oil. | * |
* Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. CLEAN or INSTALL new parts as necessary. |
* Worn or damaged valve guide(s), piston ring(s), cylinder bore(s), cylinder head or gasket. | * |
* Engine breather system. | * CHECK engine breather pipes for signs of restriction or blockage. |
* Turbocharger oil return pipe blocked or damaged. | * |
White smoke | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Water in fuel. | * |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* Coolant in the combustion chamber. | * |
Engine misfire | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Contaminated fuel. * Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* CHT sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). * Unit injector seal(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
* Low cylinder compression. | * |
* Worn or damaged valve(s), tappet(s) or camshaft(s). | * |
* Damaged cylinder head gasket. | * |
* Engine operating temperature too high. | * |
Engine knock at idle | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Low engine oil level. | * CHECK the engine oil level. REFILL as necessary. |
* Contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. CLEAN or INSTALL new parts as necessary. |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* CKP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Excessive carbon build up. | * |
* Unit injector rocker arm(s) out of adjustment. | * CHECK the adjustment of the unit injector rocker arm(s). REFER to Unit Injectors in this section. |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
* Worn or damaged oil pump. * Worn or damaged timing chain or sprocket. * Major mechanical engine failure. | * |
Engine knock during acceleration | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector rocker arm(s) out of adjustment. | * CHECK the adjustment of the unit injector rocker arm(s). REFER to Unit Injectors in this section. |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |
* Major mechanical engine failure. | * |
Excessive fuel consumption | * DTC detected. | * REFER to WDS. |
* 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 leak(s). * Air ingress into the fuel lines. | * |
* CHT sensor. * T-MAP sensor. | * REFER to WDS. |
* Incorrect engine oil. | * |
* Clutch slipping. | * |
* Generator. | * |
* Turbocharger vacuum diaphragm unit. | * |
* Incorrect valve timing. | * |
* Turbocharger. * Turbocharger actuator. | * |
* Low cylinder compression. | * |
* Unit injector solenoid valve(s). | * REFER to WDS. |
* Unit injector(s). | * Have the Unit injectors checked by an appropriate fuel injection specialist agent. CLEAN the unit injectors or INSTALL a new set as required only after the specialist agent checks have been carried out. |