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Troubleshooting item Possible factor 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 is seized Improper tension or damaged drive belts Improper ongme coolant level Water and anti-freeze mixture is improper Cooling system malfunction (such as radiator, hoses.overflow system, coolant control valve) Cooling fan system malfunction
1 Blown fuses                            
2 Check engine light illuminates                            
3 Will not crank x x   x       x x          
4 Hard to star/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank x         x   x            
5 Engine stalls-after start/at idle           x                
6 Cranks normally but will not start                            
7 Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display     x       x x            
8 Engine run rough/rolling idle           x                
9 Fast idle/runs on                            
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration           x                
11 Engine stalls.quits.engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk           x                
12 Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise                            
13 Krocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise           x               x
14 Poor fuel economy           x         x   x x
15 Emission compliance           x   x         x  
16 High oil consumption/leakage             x x            
17 Cooling system concerns-overheating                   x x x   x
18 Cooling system concerns-runs cold                         x x
19 Exhaust smoke           x   x         x  
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment.)                            
21 Engine noise                   x        
22 Vibration concerns (engine)                            
23 A/C does not work sufficiently                            
24 A/C is always on or A/c compressor runs continuously                            
25 Sulfuric smell occurs                            
26 Fuel refill concerns                            
27 Fuel filling shut off concerns                            
28 Spark plug condition           x                
29 No cylinder deactivation       x                    
30 ATX concerns Upshift/downshift/engagement See "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (FW6A-EL) ."
Troubleshooting item Possible factor Engine or transaxle mounts are improperly installed Cooling tan or condenser tan seats improper Fuel quality Improper engine oil viscosity Improper valve timing Oil leakage Improper oil or fluid level Coolant leakage Electric variable valve timing system malfunction Hydraulic variable valve timing systom malfunction Engine overheating Air cleaner element clogged or restricted Air leakage from intake-air system (loose tubes, cracks, gaskets breakage) Air suction in intake-air system Intake-air system restriction
1 Blown fuses                              
2 Check engine light illuminates                 x x          
3 Will not crank                              
4 Hard to star/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank     x   x             x x   x
5 Engine stalls-after start/at idle     x           x x     x   x
6 Cranks normally but will not start     x   x           x x x   x
7 Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display       x   x                  
8 Engine run rough/rolling idle     x   x           x   x   x
9 Fast idle/runs on                 x x     x    
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration         x               x   x
11 Engine stalls.quits.engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk hesitation/stumble, surges     x   x           x x     x
12 Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise     x   x       x x x x x   x
13 Krocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise     x               x   x    
14 Poor fuel economy     x   x             x      
15 Emission compliance     x   x           x x x    
16 High oil consumption/leakage       x   x                  
17 Cooling system concerns-overheating               x              
18 Cooling system concerns-runs cold                              
19 Exhaust smoke           x   x       x x    
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment.)                              
21 Engine noise             x                
22 Vibration concerns (engine) x x                          
23 A/C does not work sufficiently                              
24 A/C is always on or A/c compressor runs continuously                              
25 Sulfuric smell occurs     x                        
26 Fuel refill concerns                              
27 Fuel filling shut off concerns                              
28 Spark plug condition                              
29 No cylinder deactivation                     x        
30 ATX concerns Upshift/downshift/engagement "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (FW6A-EL) ."
Troubleshooting item Possible factor Drive-by-wire control system improper operation Drive-by-wire control system operates with brake override system Throttle body malfunction Purge solenoid valve malfunction Vacuum leakage (vacuum hose damage, misrouting) Ignition coil malfunction (e g. open, short or cracks) Initial ignition timing misadjustment (CKP and pulse wheel misadjustment) Spark plug malfunction 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 pleasure (low-pressure side) Fuel line restricted or clogged
1 Blown fuses                          
2 Check engine light illuminates x                        
3 Will not crank                          
4 Hard to star/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank x   x x x x x x x   x x x
5 Engine stalls-after start/at idle x     x x x     x   x x x
6 Cranks normally but will not start x     x x x   x x   x x x
7 Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display                          
8 Engine run rough/rolling idle x     x x x   x x   x x x
9 Fast idle/runs on x   x                    
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration x     x x       x   x x x
11 Engine stalls.quits.engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk hesitation/stumble, surges x   x x x     x x   x x x
12 Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise x x   x x x   x x   x x x
13 Krocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise x         x   x     x x  
14 Poor fuel economy         x x   x     x x x
15 Emission compliance x   x x x     x     x x x
16 High oil consumption/leakage                          
17 Cooling system concerns-overheating                          
18 Cooling system concerns-runs cold                          
19 Exhaust smoke           x   x     x x x
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment.)       x             x x x
21 Engine noise         x                
22 Vibration concern (engine)                          
23 A/C does not work sufficiently                          
24 A/C is always on or A/c compressor runs continuously                          
25 Sulfuric smell occurs                          
26 Fuel refill concerns                          
27 Fuel filling shut off concerns                          
28 Spark plug condition               x          
29 No cylinder deactivation                          
30 ATX concerns Upshift/downshift/engagement See "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (FW6A-EL) ."
Troubleshooting item Possible factor Fuel injector malfunction (inoperative) Fuel filter cap malfunction Fuel filters restricted or clogged 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 Exhaust system or catalytic converter restriction Exhaust gas leakage Catalytic converter malfunction PCV valve malfunction Fuel tank vent system malfunction Charcoal canister malfunction
1 Blown fuses                              
2 Check engine light illuminates x       x       x     x      
3 Will not crank                              
4 Hard to star/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank x   x x x x x x x x     x    
5 Engine stalls-after start/at idle x   x x x x x x x x     x    
6 Cranks normally but will not start x   x x x x x x x x     x    
7 Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display                              
8 Engine run rough/rolling idle x   x x x x x   x x     x    
9 Fast idle/runs on x       x       x            
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration x   x   x x x x x            
11 Engine stalls.quits.engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk hesitation/stumble, surges x   x x x x x x x x     x    
12 Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise x   x x x x   x x x x   x    
13 Krocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise x       x     x   x          
14 Poor fuel economy x   x x x x x x   x     x    
15 Emission compliance       x x x x x x x x x x    
16 High oil consumption/leakage                         x    
17 Cooling system concerns-overheating                              
18 Cooling system concerns-runs cold                              
19 Exhaust smoke x   x x x   x x   x     x    
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment.) x         x                  
21 Engine noise                   x          
22 Vibration concerns (engine)                              
23 A/C does not work sufficiently                              
24 A/C is always on or A/c compressor runs continuously                              
25 Sulfuric smell occurs                              
26 Fuel refill concerns                              
27 Fuel filling shut off concerns                              
28 Spark plug condition x             x x x          
29 No cylinder deactivation                              
30 ATX concerns Upshift/downshift/engagement See "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (FW6A-EL) ."
Troubleshooting item Possible factor 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 Oil pressure switch or related circuit malfunction ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction Transaxle range sensor malfunction Brake witch 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
1 Blown fuses                            
2 Check engine light illuminates         x   x   x x x   x x
3 Will not crank   x   x                    
4 Hard to star/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank       x     x     x     x x
5 Engine stalls-after start/at idle     x x x   x     x     x x
6 Cranks normally but will not start     x x x   x     x     x  
7 Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display           x                
8 Engine run rough/rolling idle         x   x     x     x x
9 Fast idle/runs on             x     x        
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration             x   x x     x x
11 Engine stalls.quits.engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk hesitation/stumble, surges   x         x     x x   x x
12 Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise             x     x x   x x
13 Krocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise                     x x x x
14 Poor fuel economy             x       x   x x
15 Emission compliance             x     x x   x x
16 High oil consumption/leakage                            
17 Cooling system concerns-overheating                            
18 Cooling system concerns-runs cold                            
19 Exhaust smoke             x     x x   x x
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment.)                            
21 Engine noise                            
22 Vibration concerns (engine)                            
23 A/C does not work sufficiently                            
24 A/C is always on or A/c compressor runs continuously                            
25 Sulfuric smell occurs                            
26 Fuel refill concerns                            
27 Fuel filling shut off concerns                            
28 Spark plug condition             x     x        
29 No cylinder deactivation                            
30 ATX concerns Upshift/downshift/engagement See "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (FW6A-EL) ."
Troubleshooting item Possible factor 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 Improper gap between CKP sensor and pulse wheel CKP sensor damaged (e g. open or short circuit) CKP sensor pulse wheel damaged MAF sensor or related circuit malfunction KS or related circuit malfunction TP sensor or related circuit malfunction APP sensor or related circuit malfunction Improper vehicle speed signal Cruise control system operation improperly
1 Blown fuses                          
2 Check engine light illuminates x       x x   x x x x x  
3 Will not crank               x          
4 Hard to star/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank x x x x x x x x       x  
5 Engine stalls-after start/at idle x x x x x x x x     x x  
6 Cranks normally but will not start x x x x x x x x     x x  
7 Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display                          
8 Engine run rough/rolling idle x x x x x x x x     x x  
9 Fast idle/runs on                     x x x
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration x x x x x x x x   x x x  
11 Engine stalls.quits.engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk hesitation/stumble, surges x x x x x x x x   x x x  
12 Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise x x x x x x x x     x x  
13 Krocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise x x x x       x x   x    
14 Poor fuel economy x x x x x x x x     x x  
15 Emission compliance x x x x x x x x   x x x  
16 High oil consumption/leakage                          
17 Cooling system concerns-overheating                          
18 Cooling system concerns-runs cold                          
19 Exhaust smoke         x     x   x x x  
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment.)                          
21 Engine noise                          
22 Vibration concerns (engine)                          
23 A/C does not work sufficiently                          
24 A/C is always on or A/c compressor runs continuously                          
25 Sulfuric smell occurs                          
26 Fuel refill concerns                          
27 Fuel filling shut off concerns                          
28 Spark plug condition               x          
29 No cylinder deactivation                       x  
30 ATX concerns Upshift/downshift/engagement See "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (FW6A-EL) ."
Troubleshooting item Possible factor A/C system improper operation Improper refrigerant charging amount A/C relay (A/C control signal circuit) malfunction A/C compressor magnetic clutch malfunction ATX related parts malfunction Improper ATF level Brake dragging Loose parts Improper balance of wheels and tires Drive line malfunction Suspension malfunction Immobilizer system operating properly Immobilizer system or related circuit malfunction Advanced keyless entry system malfunction
1 Blown fuses                            
2 Check engine light illuminates                            
3 Will not crank                       x x  
4 Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/ematic crank               x            
5 Engine stalls-after start/at idle x x x         x            
6 Cranks normally but will not start               x            
7 Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display                            
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle x x x         x            
9 Fast idle/runs on     x                      
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration x     x       x            
11 Engine stalls/quite, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble. surges x       x     x            
12 Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise x   x       x x            
13 Knocking pinging acceleration/cruise                            
14 Poor fuel economy x         x x x x          
15 Emission compliance                            
16 High oil consumption/leakage                            
17 Cooling system concerns-overheating x x                        
18 Cooling system concerns-runs cold                            
19 Exhaust smoke                            
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)               x            
21 Engine noise               x            
22 Vibration concerns (engine)               x x x x      
23 A/C does not work sufficiently x x x x                    
24 A/C is always on or A/C compressor runs continuously x   x x                    
25 Sulfuric smell occurs                            
26 Fuel refill concerns                            
27 Fuel filling shut off concerns                            
28 Spark plug condition                            
29 No cylinder deactivation                            
30 ATX concerns Upshift/downshift/engagement See "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (FW6A-EL) ."
Troubleshooting item Possible factor Instrument cluster malfunction Driver-side buckle switch malfunction Door latch switch or liftgate latch switch malfunction Hood latch switch malfunction Battery malfunction (deterioration) Ambient temperature sensor malfunction ABS wheel-speed sensor malfunction Steering angle sensor malfunction Driver-side air mix actuator malfunction Climate control unit malfunction Keyless antenna malfunction
1 Blown fuses                      
2 Check engine light illuminates x                    
3 Will not crank x                    
4 Hard to star/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank                      
5 Engine stalls-after start/at idle                      
6 Cranks normally but will not start                      
7 Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display                      
8 Engine run rough/rolling idle                      
9 Fast idle/runs on                      
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration                      
11 Engine stalls.quits.engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk hesitation/stumble, surges                      
12 Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise                      
13 Krocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise                      
14 Poor fuel economy                      
15 Emission compliance                      
16 High oil consumption/leakage                      
17 Cooling system concerns-overheating x                    
18 Cooling system concerns-runs cold x                    
19 Exhaust smoke                      
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment.)                      
21 Engine noise                      
22 Vibration concerns (engine)                      
23 A/C does not work sufficiently x                    
24 A/C is always on or A/c compressor runs continuously x                    
25 Sulfuric smell occurs                      
26 Fuel refill concerns                      
27 Fuel filling shut off concerns                      
28 Spark plug condition                      
29 No cylinder deactivation                      
30 ATX concerns Upshift/downshift/engagement See "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (FW6A-EL) ."
Troubleshooting item Possible factor Characteristic learning for cylinder deactivation system-related parts a not completed Engine torque is large Insufficient engine warm-up Engine oil temperature is high During DSC operation Cylinder deactivation control continues for long periods Cylinder deactivation system-related part malfunction
1 Blown fuses              
2 Check engine light illuminates              
3 Will not crank              
4 Hard to star/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank              
5 Engine stalls-after start/at idle              
6 Cranks normally but will not start              
7 Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display              
8 Engine run rough/rolling idle              
9 Fast idle/runs on              
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration              
11 Engine stalls.quits.engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk hesitation/stumble, surges              
12 Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise              
13 Krocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise              
14 Poor fuel economy              
15 Emission compliance              
16 High oil consumption/leakage              
17 Cooling system concerns-overheating              
18 Cooling system concerns-runs cold              
19 Exhaust smoke              
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment.)              
21 Engine noise              
22 Vibration concerns (engine)              
23 A/c does not work sufficiently              
24 A/C Is always on of A/C compressor runs continuously              
26 Sulfuric smell occurs              
27 Fuel refill concerns              
28 Fuel filling shut off concerns              
29 Spark plug condition              
30 No cylinder deactivation   x x x x x x
31 ATX related troubleshooting item See "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (FW6A-EL) ."
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