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No.8 Engine Runs Rough/Rolling Idle: Notes

POSSIBLE CAUSE & DESCRIPTION (ENGINE RUNS ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE [LF])

8 ENGINE RUNS ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE
DESCRIPTION 
  • Engine speed fluctuates between specified idle speed and lower speed and engine shakes excessively.
  • Idle speed is too slow and engine shakes excessively.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Air leakage from intake-air system parts
  • A/C system operation is improper
  • Erratic signal to ignition coil
  • Spark plug malfunction
  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction
  • Improper operation of electronic throttle control system
  • Idle learning of electronic throttle control system is not completed
  • EGR valve malfunction
  • Erratic or no signal from CMP sensor
  • Low engine compression
  • Improper valve timing
  • Improper variable valve timing control system operation
  • Erratic signal from CKP sensor
  • Improper air / fuel mixture ratio control operation (abnormal signal form MAF sensor or HO2S)
  • Open or short circuit in PCM GND circuit
  • Poor fuel quality
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • Air cleaner restriction
  • Restriction in exhaust system
  • Disconnected electrical connectors
  • Inadequate fuel pressure
  • Fuel pump body mechanical malfunction
  • Improper load signal input
  • Fuel line restriction or clogging
  • Improper fuel injection control operation
  • Fuel leakage from fuel injector
  • Fuel injector clogging
  • Engine overheating
  • Vacuum leakage
  • Pressure regulator malfunction (built-in fuel pump unit)
WARNING: The following DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE TABLE  contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read following warnings before servicing the fuel system:
  • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
  • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION" described in this article.

    (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)

    (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)

CAUTION:
  • Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.