2.0L Diesel Engine Malfunctions Chevrolet Captiva 1
General engine diagnostics STATE Probable cause Elimination Difficult start (when starting the engine cold) Fuel system malfunction Incorrect or contaminated fuel. Clean the fuel and...
Engine cleanliness and maintenance Cleanliness and care An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished, and lapped surfaces with tolerances measured in ten-thousandths...
Engine diagnostic techniques Engine diagnostics Reviewing the provided description and system operation information will help determine whether the condition described by the customer...
Checking oil pressure Checking oil pressure Step Operation Values Yes No 1 Is the oil pressure light on? - Jump to operations 2 The system is normal 2 Check the oil level in the...
Initial ignition skip Initial misfire without internal engine noise STATE Operation, action Anomalies (severe cracking, unevenness or missing areas) auxiliary drive belt. As well as...
Engine noise when starting Engine noise on start up lasting only a few seconds STATE Operation, action Incorrect oil viscosity Drain the oil. Fill with oil of the proper viscosity....
Coolant leak Coolant has entered the combustion chamber Inspection Operation, action Definition: Excessive white smoke from the tailpipe and/or a coolant odor may indicate...
Fuel has entered the engine oil Definition: If fuel is suspected to be leaking into the crankcase, the following procedure should be performed to verify that it is leaking properly. Remove...
Turbocharger malfunctions Turbocharger whining noise STATE Operation, action Some whining noise is normal. Compare with a known good car. Leak in cooler/charge air tubes/hoses Inspect...
Drive belt whistle Drive belt whistle Note: A whistling noise when starting in cold, humid conditions that decreases once the vehicle reaches operating temperature is considered...
Drive belt squealing Diagnostic information If the noise is intermittent, check the accessory drive components by varying their loads and confirm that they are operating at peak...
Drive belt howl Diagnostic information Drive belts themselves do not cause a whining noise. If the noise is intermittent, inspect the accessory drive components by varying...
Drive belt rumble Diagnostic information Engine vibration can cause rattling noise from body components or other parts. The drive belt may have properties that cannot be...
Drive belt vibration Diagnostic information Drive train components such as the air conditioning compressor or alternator can affect engine vibration. To help localize the component...
Drive belt slippage Diagnostic information If the accessory drive belt is constantly slipping off the drive pulleys, it is most likely due to a pulley being out of alignment....
Excessive wear of the drive belt Diagnostic information Excessive drive belt wear is usually caused by improper installation or incorrect drive belt selection. Minor pulley misalignment does...