Section 02 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 01 (TROUBLESHOOTING CHART)
UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Worn chain tensioner Replace
Worn chain guide Replace
Stretched chain and/or worn out sprockets
Replace chain and sprockets
Sprocket screws got loose
Retorque
Hydraulic element inside rocker arm(s)
is worn out (valve adjustment) or lifter
damaged
Replace faulty rocker arm(s) and/or lifters
Rocker arm screws not tightened Retorque
Heavy wear on crankshaft and/or balancer
shaft bearings
Replace
Crankshaft and balancer shaft not aligned Check marks and readjust shafts
Heavy wear on thrust washers, or thrust
washers missing
Check/replace
Defective supercharger (if so equipped)
Check/repair, refer to the 1503 4-TEC
ENGINE SHOP MANUAL
Missing/defective air intake hose
Check/replace air intake hose or clamps,
refer to AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
INAPPROPRIATE SPEEDOMETER READING
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Faulty speed sensor or related circuits.
Refer to INSTRUMENTS AND
ACCESSORIES
MPEM was replaced and speedometer
calibration data were not transferred to
new MPEM.
Install latest B.U.D.S version available
in BOSSWeb then connect to vehicle
with VCK and it will automatically
update MPEM. Refer to ENGINE
MANAGEMENT
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM PROPULSION SYSTEM
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Weeds/debris caught in intake grate or
impeller
Check/clean
Damaged or bent drive shaft
Check/replace, refer to PROPULSION
SYSTEM
Idle speed too low
Check fault codes
Broken engine mounts
Check/replace
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