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Reference Value Symptom Chart

The Reference Value Symptom Chart is used to provide guidance in selecting the appropriate parameter identification (PID) or measured signal related to the fault area. Select a symptom from the symptom chart along with the category number and go to the PID/MEASURED SIGNAL CHART . For multiple symptoms, select the symptom that is the most evident.

SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Occurs During Symptom Category Number
Startup  No start/Normal crank 1
  Hard start/Long crank 2
  Stall after start 3
  Diesels/Runs on 4
 
Idle  MIL 5
  Stalls/Quits 6
  Slow 7
  Slow return 8
  Rolling 9
  Fast 10
  Rough 11
  Misses 12
  Backfires 13
 
Acceleration  Stalls/Quits 6
  Misses 12
  Bucks/Jerks 14
  Backfires 13
  Hesitation 15
  Lack/Loss of power 16
  Surge 17
  Spark knock 18
  Cooling system temperature 19
  Poor fuel economy 20
  Emissions compliance 21
 
Cruise  Stalls/Quits 6
  Misses 12
  Bucks/Jerks 14
  Backfires 13
  Lack/Loss of power 16
  Surge 17
  Spark knock 18
  Cooling system temperature 19
  Poor fuel economy 20
  Emissions compliance 21
 
Deceleration  Stalls/Quits 6
  Backfires 13
 
Transmission Operation: (Automatic)  Shift/engagement concerns 22
23
  No overdrive