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Engine Diagnostics

The document discusses various engine problems related to overall issues, starting problems, idle and stall problems, misfiring, performance issues, noises, and diagnostics. Common causes of problems include worn parts, filters being blocked, faults in fuel systems, ignition issues, and low compression.

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Engine Diagnostics

The document discusses various engine problems related to overall issues, starting problems, idle and stall problems, misfiring, performance issues, noises, and diagnostics. Common causes of problems include worn parts, filters being blocked, faults in fuel systems, ignition issues, and low compression.

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Samxixix
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Engine Diagnostics

Overall Problems

Worn Piston Rings


Worn Valve Seals
Oil Consumption
Worn Valve guides
Worn Valve Stems

Worn Seals
Oil On Engine or
Worn Gaskets
Floor
Buildup of Crankcase Pressure (check engine breather system)

Worn Engine Bearings ( Big end, Small End)


Mechanical Knocking Piston Slap
Noises Incorrect Valve Clearance
Loose Components

Worn or Loose Engine Mounts


Vibration
Misfiring

Engine Starting ( Air, Fuel, Spark, Compression, Timing)

Battery Connection Loose or Corroded


Discharged Battery
Starter Switch or Inhibitor Switch Faulty ( Automatic
Engine Does not rotate when
transmission)
trying to start
Fault in starter circuit System ( loose wires)
Starter Pinion or Ring Gear loose or broken
Ground Strap loose, corroded or broken

No Fuel in Tank
Battery Disconnected, Corroded or Discharged
Air Filter Blocked or Dirty
Fuel System Fault (Filter, Injector, Pump)
Engine Rotates but does not
Low Compression
start
Damp Ignition Components
Ignition System Fault (Open Circuits)
Spark plugs Worn
Broken Timing Belt

Discharged Battery
Battery Terminals Loose, Corroded or worn
Difficult to start when Engine is Air Filter Dirty or Blocked
cold Fuel System Fault ( Filter, Pump, Injector, Lines)
Ignition System Fault (Spark Plugs Worn)
Enrichment Device not working

Discharged Battery
Battery Terminals disconnected or Corroded
Difficult to start Engine when
Air Filter Blocked or Dirty
Hot
Low Cylinder Compression
Fuel System Fault ( Filter, Pump, Injectors)
Starter Problems
Battery Discharged ( Causing starter to spin Slow)
Starter Mounting Screw Missing
Starter Noisy
Starter Pinion or Ring Gear is Worn, Loose or Broken
Starter Bearings are worn

Discharged Battery
Worn Terminals or Corroded Battery leads
Starter Turns Engine Slowly
Worn Starter (Internal Starter problem)
Ground Strap or Power Supply Disconnected or Loose

Engine Stall and Idle Problems (Air, Fuel, Spark, Timing Or Compression)

Air Filter is Blocked or Dirty


Inlet system air leak
Incorrect CO (Carbon Monoxide) setting

Compression is low or uneven


Erratic Idle

Fuel injector fault

Ignition Timing incorrect


Valve Timing Incorrect

Ignition wiring connection intermittent ( on and off)


Engine Starts but then Stops fuel system contaminated (filters, injectors, pump)
Immediately fuel pump or circuit fault (relay)
Ballast resistor open circuit (older cars)

Air Filter Blocked


Inlet air leak
Fuel Filter Block
Engine Stalls
Idle Speed too low
Idle control system not working
CO Setting Incorrect

Engine Misfiring
Ignition coil or distributor cap tracking
Poor or low cylinder compression
Misfiring at Idle Speed Engine breather blocked
Inlet air leak
Faulty Plug

Fuel Filter Blocked


Fuel Tank ventilation system blocked
Fuel Pump Delivery Low
Misfiring through all speeds
HT Leads
Incorrect Plugs or Plug Gaps
Poor Cylinder Compression
Engine Performance Problems

Air Filter Blocked


Fuel Filter Blocked
Fuel Pump Delivery Low
Lack of Power Fuel Injectors Blocked
Ignition Timing Incorrect
Low Compression In Cylinders
Brake Binding or Clutch Slipping

Valve Timing (cam belt)


Backfires Ignition Timing
Fault in fuel system ( Airflow Sensor)

Low Engine oil


Oil Switch or Sensor faults
Oil Pressure Gauge Worn Oil Pump
Low or Warning light Worn main Engine bearings
on Oil Pick up filter blocked
Pressure relief valve blocked
Engine Overheating

Idle speed too high


Ignition Timing incorrect
Runs on when
Carbon buildup
switched off
Engine Overheating
Anti run device not working

Ignition Timing Incorrect


Pinking or Knocking Carbon Build up
under Load Ignition System Fault
Knock Sensor not working

Loose Components
Rattling Or Tapping Valve Clearances Incorrect
Worn Valve Gear or Camshaft

Worn Main bearings ( Deep Knocking)


Thumping or Worn Big-End bearings ( Heavy Knocking)
Knocking Noises Piston Slap (Worse when engine is cold)
Loose Components

Inlet or Exhaust manifold gasket leak


Sucking or Whistling Inlet leak
noise Cylinder head gasket
Alternator or Water Pump Bearing

Rumbling Noises Bearing or Ancillary Components

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