MECHANICAL(H4DOTC DIESEL) > Engine Trouble in General
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Symptom |
Phenomenon |
Possible cause |
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The engine does not turn |
The starter does not turn |
Problem in the harness from the battery to the starter |
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Defective starter switch | ||
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Defective starter | ||
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Insufficiently charged battery | ||
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The starter turns but the flywheel does not turn |
Worn ring gear | |
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Starter magnet switch trouble | ||
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Engine turns but does not start |
Fuel is not reaching the fuel pump. |
Lack of or insufficient fuel |
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Air in the fuel line | ||
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Air being drawn in from the fuel pipe | ||
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Fuel pipe clogged | ||
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Defective fuel heater | ||
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Fuel filter clogged | ||
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Defective fuel pump relay | ||
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Use of low quality fuel | ||
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Fuel is reaching the fuel pump. |
Loose fuel delivery pipe | |
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Defective fuel pump | ||
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Defective fuel pump harness | ||
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Insufficient fuel spray |
Air in the fuel line | |
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Fuel pipe clogged | ||
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Defective fuel injector | ||
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Fuel filter clogged | ||
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Exhaust gas is black and large in quantity |
Fuel injection timing trouble |
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Fuel injection condition trouble |
Defective fuel injector | |
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Faulty compression |
Large valve clearance | |
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Defective valve stem | ||
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Defective valve spring | ||
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Defective piston ring | ||
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Defective cylinder head gasket | ||
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Defective cylinder block or piston | ||
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Fuel trouble |
A large quantity of water is mixed in the fuel | |
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Use of low quality fuel | ||
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Intake air trouble |
Problem in the intake air duct or hose | |
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Excessively dirty air cleaner element | ||
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Exhaust system trouble |
Defective catalytic converter and DPF | |
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Defective exhaust pipe | ||
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Defective muffler | ||
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Engine electronic control system trouble |
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Exhaust gas is white and large in quantity |
Fuel injection timing trouble |
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Fuel injection condition trouble |
Defective fuel injector | |
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Faulty compression |
Large valve clearance | |
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Defective valve stem | ||
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Defective valve spring | ||
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Defective piston ring | ||
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Defective cylinder head gasket | ||
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Defective cylinder block or piston | ||
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Fuel trouble |
A large quantity of water is mixed in the fuel | |
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Use of low quality fuel | ||
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Engine electronic control system trouble |
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Excessive engine oil consumption |
Defective piston ring | |
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Defective valve stem oil seal | ||
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Knocking occurs |
Fuel injection timing trouble |
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Engine electronic control system trouble |
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Fuel trouble |
A large quantity of water is mixed in the fuel | |
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Use of low quality fuel | ||
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Intake air trouble |
Problem in the intake air duct or hose | |
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Excessively dirty air cleaner element | ||
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Defective engine |
Defective piston, cylinder, connecting rods or seizure | |
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Engine rotation trouble |
Engine RPM does not rise |
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Engine RPM is unstable |
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Defective fuel pump | ||
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Defective fuel injector | ||
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A large quantity of water is mixed in the fuel | ||
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Air in the fuel line |