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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 the most evident.

Symptom Chart 

Symptom Occurs During Symptom Category Number
Startup:  No start/Normal crank 1
  Hard start/Long crank 2
  Stall after start 3
  Diesels/Runs on 4
Idle:  MIL 5
  Stalls/Quits 6
  Slow 7
  Slow return 8
  Rolling 9
  Fast 10
  Rough 11
  Misses 12
Acceleration:  Stalls/Quits 6
  Misses 12
  Bucks/Jerks 13
  Hesitation 14
  Lack/Loss of power 15
  Surge 16
  Cooling system temperature 17
  Poor fuel economy 18
Cruise:  Stalls/Quits 6
  Misses 12
  Bucks/Jerks 13
  Lack/Loss of power 15
  Surge 16
  Cooling system temperature 17
  Poor fuel economy 18
  Deceleration: Stalls/Quits 6