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Reference Value Symptom Chart

The Reference Value Symptom Chart provides guidance in selecting the appropriate parameter identification (PID) or measured signal related to the fault area. Select a symptom from the symptom chart along with the category number and go to the PID/MEASURED SIGNAL CHART . For multiple symptoms, select the symptom that is most evident.

SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom occurs during Symptom Category Number
STARTUP:  No Start/Vehicle Disabled 0
  No Start/Normal Crank 1
 
IDLE:  MIL 5
  Stalls/Quits 6
  Rolling 9
  Rough 11
  Misses 12
  Backfires 13
ACCELERATION:  Stalls/Quits 6
  Misses 12
  Bucks/Jerks 14
  Backfires 13
  Hesitation/Stumble 15
  Lack/Loss of Power 16
  Surge 17
  Spark Knock 18
  Cooling System Temperature 19
  Poor Fuel Economy 20
  Emissions Compliance 21
 
CRUISE:  Stalls/Quits 6
  Misses 12
  Bucks/Jerks 14
  Backfires 13
  Lack/Loss of Power 16
  Surge 17
  Spark Knock 18
  Cooling System Temperature 19
  Poor Fuel Economy 20
  Emissions Compliance 21
TRANSAXLE OPERATION: (AUTOMATIC)  Engagement Concerns 22