Troubleshooting

(Table 32, contd)
Troubleshooting Test Steps
Values Results
8. Low Compression (Cylinder Pressure)
A. Perform a compression test. Refer to Systems Operation,
Testing, and Adjusting, “Compression - Test ”.
Low
compression
Result: Low compression is recorded on one or more
cylinders.
Repair: Possible causes of low compression are shown in the
following list:
·Loose glow plugs
·Faulty piston
·Faulty piston rings
·Worn cylinder bores
·Worn valves
·Faulty cylinder head gasket
·Damaged cylinder head
Make any repairs, as necessary.
Result: No faults found.
Proceed to Test Step 9.
9. Individual Malfunctioning Cylinders
A. With the engine speed at a fast idle, use the electronic
service tool to perform the manual “Cylinder Cut Out Test” .
As each cylinder is cut out, listen for a change in the sound
from the engine. When a cylinder is cut out, there should be a
noticeable change in the sound of the engine.
Cylinders Result: There is not a noticeable change in the sound of the
engine for at least one cylinder.
Repair: Investigate the cause of the fault on any cylinder that
is not operating. Investigate the cause of the fault on any cylin-
der that is operating below normal performance.
Result: There is a noticeable change in the sound of the en-
gine for each cylinder.
Contact the Dealer Solution Network (DSN).
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Engine Vibration Is Excessive
Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and Adjusting
for additional information on determining the cause of
this condition.
Probable Causes
• Engine supports
• Driven equipment
• Low compression (cylinder pressure)
• Electronic unit injectors
• Individual malfunctioning cylinder
Recommended Actions
Note: Complete the procedure in the order in which
the steps are listed.
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Symptom Troubleshooting
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