2.0L Diesel Engine Malfunctions Chevrolet Captiva 1

General engine diagnostics
STATE Probable Cause elimination Difficult start (at cold start of the engine) Fuel system malfunction Incorrect or contaminated fuel. Clean fuel and fuel...

Engine cleanliness and maintenance
Cleanliness and care An automobile engine is a combination of many turned, honed, polished and lapped surfaces to tolerances measured in ten-thousandths of an...

Engine Diagnostic Methods
Engine Diagnostics Reviewing the provided description and system operation information will help determine if the condition described by the customer is...

Oil pressure check
Oil pressure check Step Operation Values Yes No 1 Is the oil pressure warning light on? - Go to operation 2 System OK 2 Check the oil level in the crankcase....

Initial ignition skip
Initial misfire without internal engine noise STATE operation, action anomalies (severe cracking, unevenness, or missing patches) accessory drive belt. As well...

Engine noise at startup
Engine noise on start-up lasting only a few seconds STATE operation, action Incorrect oil viscosity Drain the oil. Fill with oil of the correct viscosity....

Engine does not start — crankshaft does not turn
Cause elimination Stuck accessory drive system component Carefully inspect the components of the accessory drive system. Repair or replace any damaged...

Coolant leak
Coolant entered the combustion chamber Inspection operation, action Definition: Excessive white smoke and/or coolant smell from the exhaust pipe may indicate...

Fuel has entered the engine oil
Definition: If fuel leakage into the crankcase is suspected, the following procedure must be performed to verify it is correct. Remove the oil level gauge and...

Turbocharger malfunctions
Howling noise of the turbocharger STATE operation, action Some howling noise is normal. Compare with a known good vehicle. Leak in cooler/tubes/charge air...

Drive belt whine
Drive belt whine Note: Whistling when starting in cold wet conditions, which decreases as the vehicle warms up to operating temperature, is normal. Diagnostic...

Drive belt squeal
Diagnostic Information If the noise is intermittent, test the accessory drive components by varying their loads to confirm that they are operating at peak...

Drive belt howl
Diagnostic Information The drive belts themselves do not cause a howling noise. If the noise is intermittent, test the accessory drive components by varying...

Drive Belt Rumble
Diagnostic Information Engine vibration can cause rumbling noise from body components or other parts. The drive belt may have properties that cannot be...

Vibration drive belt
Diagnostic Information Auxiliary drive components such as the A/C compressor or alternator can affect engine vibration. To help isolate the component causing...

Drive belt slip
Diagnostic Information If the accessory drive belt keeps slipping off the drive pulleys, it is most likely due to a misaligned pulley. Rapid application and...

Excessive drive belt wear
Diagnostic Information Excessive drive belt wear is usually caused by improper installation or improper selection of the drive belt. A slight misalignment of...