White smoke and glow plug
indicator is flashing
White smoke
Engine misfire and glow plug
indicator is flashing
Engine misfire
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Incorrect or
contaminated fuel.
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Worn or damaged
valve guide(s),
piston ring(s),
cylinder bore(s),
cylinder head or
gasket.
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Positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV)
system.
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Turbocharger oil
return tube blocked
or damaged.
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DTC detected.
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Water in fuel.
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Knock sensor.
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Fuel injector(s).
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EGR valve sticking
open.
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EGR vacuum
regulator valve.
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Incorrect valve
timing.
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Coolant in the
combustion
chamber.
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DTC detected.
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Low fuel tank level.
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consumption is less than 0.1 of a litre
per 1000 km (600 miles).
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CHECK for signs of contamination
such as strange odors from the fuel
tank.
*
CHECK for signs of water or petrol in
the diesel.
*
If contaminated fuel is found, GO to
Pinpoint Test
C.
*
REMOVE the cylinder head. INSPECT
the cylinder head, pistons and cylinder
bores for signs of wear or damage.
REFER to:
Cylinder Head - 1.8L
Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel (90 PS),
Vehicles With: Common Rail Fuel
Injection
(303-01B Engine - 1.8L
Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel/1.8L
Duratorq-TDDi (Lynx) Diesel, In-
vehicle Repair).
*
INSPECT for visible signs of damage
or blockage. CLEAN, REPAIR or
INSTALL new parts as necessary.
*
REFER to:
Turbocharger - 75 PS/90
PS, Vehicles Built Up To: 08/2006
(303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls -
Turbocharger, Diagnosis and Testing).
*
REFER to WDS.
*
CHECK for signs of water in the diesel.
*
If contaminated fuel is found, GO to
Pinpoint Test
C.
*
REFER to WDS.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test
A.
*
REFER to:
Engine Emission Control -
75 PS/90 PS
(303-08B Engine
Emission Control - 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi
(Lynx) Diesel/1.8L Duratorq-TDDi
(Lynx) Diesel, Diagnosis and Testing).
*
CHECK the valve timing.
*
CARRY OUT a cooling system pressure
test.
REFER to:
Engine Cooling
Engine Cooling, Diagnosis and
Testing).
REMOVE the cylinder head. INSPECT
the cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket and cylinder bores for wear or
damage.
REFER to:
Cylinder Head - 1.8L
Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel (90 PS),
Vehicles With: Common Rail Fuel
Injection
(303-01B Engine - 1.8L
Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel/1.8L
Duratorq-TDDi (Lynx) Diesel, In-
vehicle Repair).
*
REFER to WDS.
*
CHECK the fuel tank level is greater
(303-03