QUICK DIAGNOSTIC CHART [SKYACTIV-X]


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Troubleshooting item

Starter motor malfunction (mechanical or electrical)

Starter circuit including ignition switch is open

Improper engine oil level

Low or dead battery

Charging system malfunction

Improper engine compression

Improper oil level gauge

Base engine malfunction

Drive plate (ATX) or flywheel (MTX) is seized

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
Will not crank
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Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
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Engine stalls-after start/at idle
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Cranks normally but will not start
Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
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Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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Fast idle/runs on
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Low idle/stalls during deceleration
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Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
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Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
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Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
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Poor fuel economy
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Emission compliance
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High oil consumption/leakage
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Cooling system concerns-overheating
Cooling system concerns-runs cold
Exhaust smoke
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
Engine noise
Vibration concerns (engine)
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Sulfuric smell occurs
Spark plug condition
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ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

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—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Improper tension or damaged drive belts

Improper engine coolant level

Water and anti-freeze mixture is improper

Cooling system malfunction

Inappropriate engine coolant concentration (engine coolant in radiator freezes and engine coolant does not flow)

Foreign matter penetration in engine coolant

Engine or transaxle mounts are improperly installed

Fuel quality

Fuel tank vent system malfunction

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
Will not crank
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
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Engine stalls-after start/at idle
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Cranks normally but will not start
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Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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Fast idle/runs on
Low idle/stalls during deceleration
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
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Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
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Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
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Poor fuel economy
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Emission compliance
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High oil consumption/leakage
Cooling system concerns-overheating
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Cooling system concerns-runs cold
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Exhaust smoke
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
Engine noise
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Vibration concerns (engine)
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Sulfuric smell occurs
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Spark plug condition
ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

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—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Improper engine oil viscosity

Improper valve timing

Oil leakage

Improper oil or fluid level

Coolant leakage

Electric variable valve timing system malfunction

Engine overheating

Air cleaner element clogged or restricted

Air leakage from intake-air system (loose tubes, cracks, gaskets breakage)

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
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Will not crank
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
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Engine stalls-after start/at idle
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Cranks normally but will not start
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Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
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Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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Fast idle/runs on
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Low idle/stalls during deceleration
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Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
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Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
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Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
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Poor fuel economy
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Emission compliance
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High oil consumption/leakage
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Cooling system concerns-overheating
Cooling system concerns-runs cold
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Exhaust smoke
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
Engine noise
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Vibration concerns (engine)
Sulfuric smell occurs
Spark plug condition
ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

×: Applicable
—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Air suction in intake-air system

Intake-air system restriction

Drive-by-wire control system improper operation

Drive-by-wire control system operates with brake override system

Throttle body malfunction

Purge solenoid valve malfunction

Ignition coil malfunction (e.g. open, short or cracks)

Initial ignition timing misadjustment (CKP and pulse wheel misadjustment)

Spark plug malfunction

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
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Will not crank
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
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Engine stalls-after start/at idle
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Cranks normally but will not start
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Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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Fast idle/runs on
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Low idle/stalls during deceleration
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Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
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Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
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Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
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Poor fuel economy
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Emission compliance
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High oil consumption/leakage
Cooling system concerns-overheating
Cooling system concerns-runs cold
Exhaust smoke
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
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Engine noise
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Vibration concerns (engine)
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Sulfuric smell occurs
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Spark plug condition
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ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

×: Applicable
—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Fuel pump (low-pressure side) malfunction (mechanically or electrically)

Pressure regulator (built-into fuel pump unit at fuel tank) malfunction

Inadequate fuel pressure (high-pressure side)

Inadequate fuel pressure (low-pressure side)

Fuel line restricted or clogged

Fuel injector malfunction (inoperative)

Fuel filters restricted or clogged

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
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Will not crank
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
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Engine stalls-after start/at idle
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Cranks normally but will not start
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Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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Fast idle/runs on
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Low idle/stalls during deceleration
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Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
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Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
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Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
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Poor fuel economy
Emission compliance
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High oil consumption/leakage
Cooling system concerns-overheating
Cooling system concerns-runs cold
Exhaust smoke
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
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Engine noise
Vibration concerns (engine)
Sulfuric smell occurs
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Spark plug condition
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ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

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—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Relief valve malfunction (built-into high pressure fuel pump)

Spill valve control solenoid valve malfunction (built-into high pressure fuel pump)

Fuel leakage at fuel line

High pressure fuel pump malfunction

Incorrect fuel injection timing or amount

Improper air/fuel ratio mixture control

Catalytic converter malfunction

Exhaust gas leakage

GPF pressure sensor malfunction

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
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Will not crank
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
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Engine stalls-after start/at idle
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Cranks normally but will not start
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Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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Fast idle/runs on
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Low idle/stalls during deceleration
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Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
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Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
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Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
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Poor fuel economy
Emission compliance
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High oil consumption/leakage
Cooling system concerns-overheating
Cooling system concerns-runs cold
Exhaust smoke
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
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Engine noise
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Vibration concerns (engine)
Sulfuric smell occurs
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Spark plug condition
ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

×: Applicable
—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Exhaust system or catalytic converter restriction

PCV valve malfunction

Charcoal canister malfunction

Constant voltage supply circuit malfunction

Main relay malfunction (mechanically or electrically)

No battery power supply to PCM

Poor PCM ground or vehicle ground (open)

Electrical connector disconnection

ECT sensor No.1 or related circuit malfunction

ECT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction

Cylinder pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction

Blown fuses
 
Check engine light illuminates
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Will not crank
 
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
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Engine stalls-after start/at idle
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×
 
Cranks normally but will not start
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Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
 
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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×
×
Fast idle/runs on
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Low idle/stalls during deceleration
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Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
×
×
 
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
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×
×
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
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×
Poor fuel economy
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Emission compliance
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High oil consumption/leakage
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Cooling system concerns-overheating
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Cooling system concerns-runs cold
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Exhaust smoke
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
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Engine noise
 
Vibration concerns (engine)
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Sulfuric smell occurs
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Spark plug condition
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ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

×: Applicable
—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Brake switch or related circuit malfunction

A/F sensor or HO2S or related circuit malfunction

IAT sensor No.1 (integrated in MAF sensor/ IAT sensor No.1) or related circuit malfunction

IAT sensor No.2 (integrated in MAP sensor/ IAT sensor No.2) or related circuit malfunction

Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction

MAP sensor or related circuit malfunction

Starter interlock switch malfunction (MTX)

Starter interlock switch or related circuit malfunction (MTX)

Intake CMP sensor damaged (e.g.open or short circuit)

Intake CMP sensor pulse wheel (intake camshaft) damaged

Exhaust CMP sensor damaged (e.g.open or short circuit)

Exhaust CMP sensor pulse wheel (exhaust camshaft) damaged

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
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Will not crank
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Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
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Engine stalls-after start/at idle
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Cranks normally but will not start
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Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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Fast idle/runs on
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Low idle/stalls during deceleration
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Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
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×
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×
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Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
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Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
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Poor fuel economy
Emission compliance
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High oil consumption/leakage
Cooling system concerns-overheating
Cooling system concerns-runs cold
Exhaust smoke
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
Engine noise
Vibration concerns (engine)
Sulfuric smell occurs
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Spark plug condition
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ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

×: Applicable
—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Improper gap between CKP sensor and pulse wheel

CKP sensor damaged (e.g.open or short circuit)

CKP sensor pulse wheel damaged

Neutral sensor No.1 or related circuit malfunction (MTX)

Neutral sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction (With i-stop system (MTX))

MAF sensor or related circuit malfunction

TP sensor or related circuit malfunction

Improper vehicle speed signal

APP sensor or related circuit malfunction

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
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Will not crank
×
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
×
Engine stalls-after start/at idle
×
Cranks normally but will not start
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Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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×
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×
×
×
Fast idle/runs on
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×
×
×
Low idle/stalls during deceleration
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×
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Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
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×
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×
×
×
×
×
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
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×
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×
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×
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
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×
Poor fuel economy
Emission compliance
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High oil consumption/leakage
Cooling system concerns-overheating
Cooling system concerns-runs cold
Exhaust smoke
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×
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Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
Engine noise
Vibration concerns (engine)
Sulfuric smell occurs
Spark plug condition
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ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

×: Applicable
—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Cruise control system operation improperly

A/C system improper operation

Improper refrigerant charging amount

A/C relay (A/C control signal circuit) malfunction

A/C compressor magnetic clutch malfunction

Clutch slippage (MTX)

ATX related parts malfunction (ATX)

Improper ATF level (ATX)

Brake dragging

Loose parts

Improper balance of wheels and tires

Drive line malfunction

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
Will not crank
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
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Engine stalls-after start/at idle
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×
×
×
Cranks normally but will not start
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Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
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×
×
×
Fast idle/runs on
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×
Low idle/stalls during deceleration
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×
×
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
×
×
×
×
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
×
×
×
×
×
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
Poor fuel economy
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×
×
Emission compliance
High oil consumption/leakage
Cooling system concerns-overheating
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Cooling system concerns-runs cold
Exhaust smoke
Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
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Engine noise
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Vibration concerns (engine)
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Sulfuric smell occurs
Spark plug condition
ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

×: Applicable
—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Suspension malfunction

Immobilizer system operating properly

Immobilizer system or related circuit malfunction

Advanced keyless entry system malfunction

Instrument cluster malfunction

Climate control unit malfunction

Engine oil contamination

Improper tire air pressure

Engine operation time is longer than traveled distance

Amount of fuel injection increases

Active air shutter malfunction

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
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Will not crank
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Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
Engine stalls-after start/at idle
Cranks normally but will not start
Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
×
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
Fast idle/runs on
Low idle/stalls during deceleration
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
Poor fuel economy
×
×
×
×
Emission compliance
High oil consumption/leakage
Cooling system concerns-overheating
Cooling system concerns-runs cold
Exhaust smoke
Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
Engine noise
Vibration concerns (engine)
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Sulfuric smell occurs
Spark plug condition
ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item

×: Applicable
—: Not applicable

Troubleshooting item

Body control module (BCM) malfunction

Multi-information display malfunction

Center display malfunction

Variable displacement control valve malfunction (built-into A/C compressor)

Blown fuses
Check engine light illuminates
Will not crank
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Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
Engine stalls-after start/at idle
Cranks normally but will not start
Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display
×
Engine runs rough/rolling idle
Fast idle/runs on
Low idle/stalls during deceleration
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise
Poor fuel economy
Emission compliance
High oil consumption/leakage
Cooling system concerns-overheating
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×
×
Cooling system concerns-runs cold
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Exhaust smoke
Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
Engine noise
Vibration concerns (engine)
Sulfuric smell occurs
Spark plug condition
ATX related troubleshooting item
i-stop related troubleshooting item