FAM II 2.4D gasoline engine malfunctions Chevrolet Captiva 1
General engine diagnostics STATE Probable cause Elimination Difficult start (when starting the engine cold) Ignition system malfunction The fuse has blown. Replace the fuse. The spark...
Checking the engine oil level Check the engine oil level or condition. Top up or change the oil if necessary. Check the engine oil level within normal operating temperature range as...
Checking the engine oil level and oil filter When checking the engine oil level or condition, change the engine oil if necessary (including oil filter) as follows: 1. After turning off the engine, wait a...
Checking the accessory drive belt After checking the fastening strength, absence of cracks, wear and tension of the auxiliary drive belt, replace the belt if necessary. Inspect, Check: The...
Checking spark plugs Caution! Under no circumstances should the spark plug gaps be adjusted. If the gap does not meet specifications, replace the spark plug. After checking the...
Checking the air filter and fuel system Checking the air filter element If the air filter element is dirty, the engine performance is impaired. It is necessary to check it frequently and replace it...
Engine diagnostic techniques Begin diagnostics of the mechanical part of the engine by examining it in disassembled form. Reviewing the provided description and information on the...
Checking the compression pressure 1. Make sure your car battery is in good condition and fully charged. 2. Operate the vehicle while the engine is at normal operating temperature. 3. Disconnect...
Checking oil pressure 1. When the vehicle is on an elevated level, an adequate reduction in drain time of 2-3 minutes is allowed when measuring for a low engine oil level. Add the...
Oil Leak Diagnosis Important: Most fluid leaks can be fixed first by visual inspection and finding the leak location, repairing or replacing the relevant structural element, and...
Initial ignition skip Initial misfire without internal engine noise Cause Elimination High oil pressure. Check oil pressure. See "Checking oil pressure" in this section. If...
Engine noise when starting Engine noise on start up lasting only a few seconds Cause Elimination Incorrect engine oil or oil of the wrong viscosity was used. Fill with appropriate engine...
Coolant has entered the combustion chamber Definition: Excessive white smoke from the tailpipe and/or a coolant odor may indicate coolant is present in the combustion chamber. Low coolant levels, an...
Coolant has entered the engine oil Definition: Foamy or discolored oil, or overfilling the engine with oil, may indicate coolant is leaking into the crankcase. Low coolant levels, an inefficient...
Diagnosing Drive Belt Vibration Definition: Drive belt vibration can be defined as a bouncing, shaking or rattling sound. Drive belt vibration typically manifests itself as: Vibration depends...
Diagnostics for drive belt slippage Definition: The drive belt is slipping off the pulley or may not be routed properly on the pulleys. Diagnostic information If the drive belt has repeatedly...
Diagnosing a Drive Belt for Excessive Wear Definition: Wear on the outer ribs of the drive belt due to improper installation. Diagnostic information Excessive drive belt wear is usually caused by...