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Reference Value Symptom Chart

The Reference Value Symptom Chart provides 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.

REFERENCE VALUE SYMPTOM

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