Engine General Information and Diagnosis: 1A-49
Engine Symptom Diagnosis
S6RW0C1104011
Perform troubleshooting referring to the followings when ECM has detected no DTC and no abnormality has been
found in “Visual Inspection” and “Engine Basic Inspection”.
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / Reference Item
Hard starting (Engine
cranks OK)
Faulty spark plug
“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Faulty ignition coil
“Ignition Coil Assembly (Including ignitor)
Inspection in Section 1H”
Dirty or clogged fuel hose or pipe
“Fuel Pressure Check”
Malfunctioning fuel pump
“Fuel Pressure Check”
Air drawn in through intake manifold
gasket or throttle body gasket
Check air intake system.
Faulty electric throttle body assembly
“Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly
“Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor
Assembly Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty ECT sensor or MAF sensor
“Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Inspection in Section 1C” or “Mass Air Flow
(MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT)
Sensor Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty ECM
“Inspection of ECM and Its Circuits”.
Low compression
“Compression Check in Section 1D”
Poor spark plug tightening or faulty
gasket
“Spark Plug Removal and Installation in
Section 1H”
Compression leak from valve seat
“Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”
Sticky valve stem
“Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”
Weak or damaged valve springs
“Valve Spring Inspection in Section 1D”
Compression leak at cylinder head
gasket
“Cylinder Head Inspection in Section 1D”
Sticking or damaged piston ring
“Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and
Cylinders Inspection and Cleaning in Section
1D”
Worn piston, ring or cylinder
“Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and
Cylinders Inspection and Cleaning in Section
1D”
Malfunctioning PCV valve
“PCV Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Low oil pressure
Improper oil viscosity
“Engine Oil and Filter Change in Section 0B”
Malfunctioning oil pressure switch
“Oil Pressure Switch Inspection in Section 9C”
Clogged oil strainer
“Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Cleaning in
Section 1E”
Functional deterioration of oil pump
“Oil Pump Inspection in Section 1E”
Worn oil pump relief valve
“Oil Pump Inspection in Section 1E”
Excessive clearance in various sliding
parts
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Engine noise – Valve
noise
NOTE
Before checking
mechanical noise, make
sure that:
• Specified spark plug is
used.
• Specified fuel is used.
Improper valve lash
“Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Inspection in
Section 1D”
Worn valve stem and guide
“Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”
Weak or broken valve spring
“Valve Spring Inspection in Section 1D”
Warped or bent valve
“Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”
Summary of Contents for 2006 SX4
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Page 22: ...00 15 Precautions...
Page 38: ...0B 7 Maintenance and Lubrication...
Page 378: ...1K 6 Exhaust System...
Page 848: ...6C 46 Power Assisted Steering System...
Page 954: ...7B 89 Air Conditioning System Automatic Type...
Page 1086: ...8B 121 Air Bag System...
Page 1381: ...Paint Coatings 9L 7 I5RW0C9C0005 01 A Apply sealant 1 Hole...
Page 1382: ...9L 8 Paint Coatings I5RW0C9C0006 01 A Apply sealant covering flange end...
Page 1476: ...Prepared by 1st Ed Feb 2007...