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Quick Diagnostic Chart

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

Troubleshooting item Possible factor
Cell motor malfunction Open circuit in starter circuit including ignition switch Improper engine oil level Battery performance decrease Charging system malfunction Improper engine compression Improper oil level gauge Engine mechanical malfunction Drive plate (AT)/flywheel (MT) seizure Drive belt loosen or worn Improper engine coolant level Improper antifreeze level
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - - - - - - - - - - -
Will not crank X X - X - - - X X - - -
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank X - - - - X - - - - - -
Engine stalls-after start/at idle - - - - - X - - - - - -
Cranks normally but will not start - - - - - X - - - - - -
Engine oil warning light illuminated/mess age related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display - - X - - - - X - - - -
Engine runs rough/rolling idle - - - - - X - - - - - -
Fast idle/runs on - - - - - - - - - - - -
Low idle/stalls during deceleration - - - - X X - - - - - -
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumb le, surges - - - - - X - - - - - -
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise   - - - - X - - - - - -
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise - - - - - - - - - - - -
Poor fuel economy - -   - - X - - - - X -
Emission compliance - - - - - X - - - - X -
High oil consumption/leakage - - X - - - X X - - - -
Cooling system concerns-overheating - - - - X - - - - X X X
Cooling system concerns-runs cold - - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhaust smoke - - - - - X - - - - - -
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine noise - - X - X - - X - X - -
Vibration concerns (engine) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - - - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - - - - X - - - - - -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - - - - - - -
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

Troubleshooting item Possible factor
Cooling system malfunction Cooling fan system malfunction Inappropriate engine coolant concentration (engine coolant in radiator freezes and engine coolant does not flow) Foreign matter penetration into engine coolant Engine mount installation loose Cooling fan incorrect installation Use of inferior fuel Inappropriate oil viscosity Valve timing inappropriate Engine oil leakage Improper amount of engine oil or fluid Engine coolant leakage
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - - - - - - - - - - -
Will not crank - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank - - - - - - X X X - - -
Engine stalls-after start/at idle - - - - - - X - X - - -
Cranks normally but will not start - - - - - - X - X - - -
Engine oil warning light illuminated/mess age related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display - - - - - - - - - X X -
Engine runs rough/rolling idle - - - - - - X X X - - -
Fast idle/runs on - - - - - - - - - - - -
Low idle/stalls during deceleration - - - - X - X - X - - -
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges - - - - X - X - X - - -
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise - - - - - - X - X - - -
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise X - - - - - X - - - - -
Poor fuel economy - - - - - - - X - - - -
Emission compliance X - - - - - - - X - - -
High oil consumption/leakage - - - - - - - X - X - -
Cooling system concerns-overheating X X X X - X - - - - - X
Cooling system concerns-runs cold X X - - - - - - - - - -
Exhaust smoke X - - - - - - - X X - X
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine noise - - - - - - - - - - X -
Vibration concerns (engine) - - - - X X - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - X - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - - - - - - -
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

Troubleshooting item Possible factor
Electric variable valve timing system malfunction Hydraulic variable valve timing system malfunction Engine overheating Air cleaner restricted Air leakage from intake-air system (looseness, damage, loss) Air suction in intake air system Intake-air system restriction Improper operation of drive-by-wire control system Drive-by-wire control system operates with brake override system Throttle body malfunction Purge solenoid valve malfunction Air suction from intake-air system
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - - - - - - - - - - -
Will not crank - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank X X X - X X X X - - X X
Engine stalls-after start/at idle X X X - X X X X - - X X
Cranks normally but will not start X X X - X X X X - - X X
Engine oil warning light illuminated/mess age related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine runs rough/rolling idle X X X - X X X X - - X X
Fast idle/runs on - - - - - X - X - X - X
Low idle/stalls during deceleration X X - - - X X X - - X X
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumb le, surges X X X X X X X X X X X X
Lack/loss of power - acceleration/cruise X X X X X - X X X X X X
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise - - - - X X - - - - - -
Poor fuel economy - - - - - - - - - - - -
Emission compliance - - X - - X X - - - X X
High oil consumption/leakage - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-overheating - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-runscold - - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhaust smoke X X X X
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) - - - - - - - - - - X X
Engine noise - - - - X X - - - - - X
Vibration concerns (engine) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - - - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - - - - - X - - - - -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - X - - - - -
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - X - - - - -
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

Troubleshooting item Possible factor
Ignition coil malfunction (Open or short circuit in related circuit) Poor adjustment of initial ignition timing (poor position adjustment of crankshaft and pulse wheel) Spark plug malfunction Fuel pump (low pressure) malfunction Pressure regulator malfunction Insufficient fuel pressure (high pressure-side) Insufficient fuel pressure (low pressure-side) Fuel line clogging Improper operation of fuel injector Fuel filter clogged Relief valve malfunction Spill valve control solenoid valve malfunction
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - - - - - - - - - - -
Will not crank - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank X - X X - X X X X X X X
Engine stalls-after start/at idle X - - X - X X X X X X X
Cranks normally but will not start X - - X - X X X X X X X
Engine oil warning light illuminated/mess age related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine runs rough/rolling idle X - X X - X X X X X X X
Fast idle/runs on - - - - - - - - X - - X
Low idle/stalls during deceleration - - - X - X X X X X X X
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumb le, surges - - X X - X X X X X X X
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise X - X X - X X X X - X X
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise - - X - - - - - - - - -
Poor fuel economy - - X - - - - - - - - -
Emission compliance X - X X - X X X - - X X
High oil consumption/leakage - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system oncerns-overheating - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-runs cold - - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhaust smoke X - X X - X X X - - X X
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine noise - - X - - - - - - - - -
Vibration concerns (engine) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - - - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - X - - - - - - - - -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - - - - - - -
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

Troubleshooting item Possible factor
Fuel leakage in fuel line High pressure fuel pump malfunction Improper fuel injection timing or fuel injection amount Air/fuel ratio control malfunction Exhaust piping or catalytic converter clogging Exhaust gas leakage Catalytic converter malfunction PCV valve malfunction Fuel tank vent system malfunction Charcoal canister malfunction Constant voltage power supply circuit malfunction Main relay malfunction
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - - - - - - - - - - -
Will not crank - - - - - - - - - - - X
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank X X X X X - - X - - - -
Engine stalls-after start/at idle X X X X X - - X - - - -
Cranks normally but will not start X X X X X - - X - - - -
Engine oil warning light illuminated/mess age related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine runs rough/rolling idle X X X - X - - X - - - -
Fast idle/runs on - - - - - - - - - - - -
Low idle/stalls during deceleration X X X - - - - - - - - -
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumb le, surges X X X X X X - X - - - X
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise X X X - X - - X - - - -
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise - - - - - - - - - - - -
Poor fuel economy - - - - - - - - - - - -
Emission compliance X X X X X X X X - X - -
High oil consumption/lea kage - - - - - - - X - - - -
Cooling system concerns-overheating - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-runs cold - - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhaust smoke - X X - - X - X - - - -
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) X - - - - - - - - X - -
Engine noise - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vibration concerns (engine) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - - - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - X - X - - - - - - -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - - - - - -  
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - - - - - -  
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

Troubleshooting item Possible factor
Power is not supplied to PCM from battery Ground point lifting or loosening Connector disconnected ECT sensor-related circuit malfunction Transmission range (TR) switch-related circuit malfunction (AT) Brake switch-related circuit malfunction A/F sensor and HO2S-related circuit malfunction IAT sensor No. 1-related circuit malfunction IAT sensor No. 2-related circuit malfunction Fuel pressure sensor-related circuit malfunction MAP sensor-related circuit malfunction Starter interlock switch malfunction (MT)
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - X - - - - - - - - -
Will not crank X X - - X - - - - - - X
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank - X X X - - X - - X X -
Engine stalls-after start/at idle X X X X - - X - - X X -
Cranks normally but will not start X X X X - - X - - X - -
Engine oil warning light illuminated/mess age related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine runs rough/rolling idle - - X X - - X - - X X -
Fast idle/runs on - - - X - - X - - - - -
Low idle/stalls during deceleration - - - X - X X - - X X -
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs/rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumb le, surges - - - X - - X X - X X -
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/crui - -   X - - X X   X X -
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise - - - X - - - - X - X -
Poor fuel economy - - - - - - - - - - - -
Emission compliance - - - - - - - - - X - -
High oil consumption/leakage - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-overheating - - X X - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-runs cold - - - X - - - - - - - -
Exhaust smoke - - - X - - X X - X X -
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine noise - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vibration concerns (engine) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - - - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - - X - - X - - - - -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - - - - - - -
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

Troubleshooting item Possible factor
Starter interlock switch-related circuit malfunction
(MT)
Intake CMP sensor related damage (open or short in signal circuit) Intake CMP sensor pulse wheel damage Exhaust CMP sensor related damage (open or short in signal circuit) Exhaust CMP sensor pulse wheel damage Improper air gap between CKP sensor and pulse wheel CKP sensor related damage (open or short in signal circuit) CKP sensor pulse wheel damage Neutral switch-related circuit malfunction (MT) MAF sensor-related circuit malfunction KS-related circuit malfunction
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - - - - - - - - - -
Will not crank X - - - - - - - - - -
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank - X X X X - X X - X -
Engine stalls-after start/at idle - X X X X - X X - X -
Cranks normally but will not start - - - X X - X X - X -
Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine runs rough/rolling idle - X X X X - X X - X -
Fast idle/runs on - - - - - - - - X - -
Low idle/stalls during deceleration - X X X X - X X X X -
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges - X X X X - X X X X -
Lack/loss of power - acceleration/cruise - X X X X - X X X X -
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise - - - - - - - - - X X
Poor fuel economy - - - - - - - - - - -
Emission compliance - - - - - - - - - - -
High oil consumption/leakage - - - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-overheating - - - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-runs cold - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhaust smoke - - - - -   - - - X -
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine noise - - - - - - - - - - -
Vibration concerns (engine) - - - - - - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - - - - - - - - X -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - - - - - -
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

Troubleshooting item Possible factor
TP sensor-related circuit malfunction APP sensor related wiring harness malfunction Vehicle speed signal error Improper operation of A/C system Improper amount of refrigerant A/C relay malfunction A/C compressor magnetic clutch malfunction Clutch slippage (MT) AT related parts malfunction (AT) Improper ATF level
(AT)
Brake dragging
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - - - - - - - - - -
Will not crank - - - - - - - - - - -
Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine stalls-after start/at idle - X - X - X - - - - -
Cranks normally but will not start - X - - - - - - - - -
Engine oil warning light illuminated/message related to engine hydraulic pressure malfunction indicated in display - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine runs rough/rolling idle - X - X - X - - - - -
Fast idle/runs on - X - X - X - - X - -
Low idle/stalls during deceleration X X - - - - X - X - -
Engine stalls/quits, engine runs rough, misses, buck/jerk, hesitation/stumble, surges X X - X - - - X X - -
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise - X - X - X - X X - X
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise - - - - - - - - - - -
Poor fuel economy - - - - - - - X - X X
Emission compliance - - - - - - - - - - -
High oil consumption/leakage - - - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-overheating - - - X X - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-runs cold - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhaust smoke X X - - - - - - - - -
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine noise - - - - - - - - - - -
Vibration concerns (engine) - - - - - - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - - - - - -
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

Troubleshooting item   Possible factor
Size are different between tire and wheel Driveline malfunction Suspension malfunction Normal operation of immobilizer system Immobilizer system-related circuit malfunction Improper operation of advanced keyless entry system Instrument cluster malfunction Climate control unit malfunction Engine oil contamination Tire pressure malfunction
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - - - - - - X - - -
Will not crank - - - - - X - X - - -
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 - - - - - - - X - - -
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 X - - - - - - - - - -
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise X - - - - - - - - - X
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise - - - - - - - - - - -
Poor fuel economy - X - - - - - - - X X
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) X X X X - - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - - - - - -
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

QUICK DIAGNOSTIC (SKYACTIV-G)

  Possible factor
Troubleshooting item Engine operation time is longer than traveled distance Heavy use of fuel injection increase area Body control module (BCM) malfunction Multi-information display malfunction Center display malfunction Fuel-filler cap malfunction Check valve malfunction Oil pressure switch-related circuit malfunction Incorrect operation of i-stop system
Blown fuses - - - - - - - - -
Check engine light illuminates - - - - - - - - -
Will not crank - - X - - - - - -
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 - - X - - - - X -
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 - - - - - - X - -
Lack/loss of power-acceleration/cruise - - - - - - - - -
Knocking/pinging-acceleration/cruise - - - - - - - - -
Poor fuel economy X X - - - - - - -
Emission compliance - - - - - - - - -
High oil consumption/leakage - - - - - - - - -
Cooling system concerns-overheating - - X X X - - - -
Cooling system concerns-runs cold - - X - - - - - -
Exhaust smoke - - - - - - - - -
Fuel odor (in engine compartment) - - - - - X - - -
Engine noise - - - - - - - - -
Vibration concerns (engine) - - - - - - - - -
Sulfuric smell occurs - - - - - - - - -
Spark plug condition - - - - - - - - -
Fuel refill concerns - - - - - - - - -
Fuel filling shut off concerns - - - - - - - - -
AT related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SJ6A-EL] .)
i-stop related malfunction (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G] .)