Trouble tracers
Black exhaust smoke
![Support_LV_Technical_img1 Support_LV_Technical_img1](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom1/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img1-1507551703111.png)
Possible cause:
Dirty air filter
Solution:
Replace air filter
Abrasive wear to engine components
![Support_LV_Technical_img4 Support_LV_Technical_img4](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom2/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img4-1507551703595.png)
Possible cause:
Ingress of dirt via a broken hose, blocked filter or residual debris within the lubrication system
Solution:
Flush engine to remove any remaining debris and replace oil, air and fuel filters
Contamination of diesel
![Support_LV_Technical_img7 Support_LV_Technical_img7](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom3/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img7-1507551704063.png)
Possible cause:
Petrol in diesel from mis-fueling
Solution:
Replace/repair injectors, pump, clean fuel system, replace fuel filter
Hesitation
![Support_LV_Technical_img2 Support_LV_Technical_img2](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom4/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img2-1507551704517.png)
Possible cause:
- Dirty air filter
- Water in petrol
- Fuel filter clogged
Solution:
- Replace air filter
- Drain fuel tank, replace fuel filter
- Replace fuel filter
Leaking fuel filter/housing
![Support_LV_Technical_img5 Support_LV_Technical_img5](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom5/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img5-1507551704974.png)
Possible cause:
Incorrect fitting
Solution:
Check fitment or replace fuel filter
Leaking oil filter/housing
![Support_LV_Technical_img8 Support_LV_Technical_img8](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom6/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img8-1507551705422.png)
Possible cause:
- Incorrect fitting
- Oil filter seal
Solution:
- Check fitment or replace oil filter
- Tighten or replace oil filter
Low oil pressure
![Support_LV_Technical_img3 Support_LV_Technical_img3](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom7/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img3-1507551705854.png)
Possible cause:
Dirty oil + filter
Solution:
Replace oil & filter, flush oil galleries
Surging or misfiring
![Support_LV_Technical_img6 Support_LV_Technical_img6](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom8/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img6-1507551706287.png)
Possible cause:
Fuel filter clogged
Solution:
Replace fuel filter
Scored bearing backs
![Support_LV_Technical_img9 Support_LV_Technical_img9](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom9/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img9-1507551706719.png)
Possible cause:
Foreign material entering via air intake
Solution:
Replace oil and air filters, flush oil galleries
Excessive fuel consumption
![Support_LV_Technical_img15 Support_LV_Technical_img15](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom10/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img15-1507551707168.png)
Possible cause:
Dirty air filter
Solution:
Replace air filter
Flush oil galleries, replace oil filter
Reduced performance ofthe air conditioning
![Support_LV_Technical_img13 Support_LV_Technical_img13](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom11/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img13-1507551707602.png)
Possible cause:
Cabin filter is clogged with dirt and dust and reduces the air flow
Solution:
Replace the cabin filter
Irritation (eyes, airways) and allergic reactions
![Support_LV_Technical_img14 Support_LV_Technical_img14](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom12/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img14-1507551708038.png)
Possible cause:
Dust, pollen and other pollutants seep into the cabin because the cabin filter is saturated
Solution:
Replace the cabin filter
Worn camshaft
![Support_LV_Technical_img11 Support_LV_Technical_img11](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom13/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img11-1507551708471.png)
Possible cause:
Residual debris in oil galleries
Solution:
Flush oil galleries and replace oil filter, air filter
Fogged windows and reduced visibility
![Support_LV_Technical_img12 Support_LV_Technical_img12](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom14/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img12-1507551708909.png)
Possible cause:
A dirty cabin filter reduces the performance of the A/C system
Solution:
Replace the cabin filter
Loss of power
![Support_LV_Technical_img10 Support_LV_Technical_img10](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom15/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img10-1507551709383.png)
Possible cause:
- Fuel filter clogged
- Dirty air filter
Solution:
- Replace fuel filter
- Replace air filter
- Flush oil galleries, replace oil filter
Black exhaust smoke
![Support_LV_Technical_img1 Support_LV_Technical_img1](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom1/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img1-1507551703111.png)
Possible cause:
Dirty air filter
Solution:
Replace air filter
Abrasive wear to engine components
![Support_LV_Technical_img4 Support_LV_Technical_img4](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom2/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img4-1507551703595.png)
Possible cause:
Ingress of dirt via a broken hose, blocked filter or residual debris within the lubrication system
Solution:
Flush engine to remove any remaining debris and replace oil, air and fuel filters
Contamination of diesel
![Support_LV_Technical_img7 Support_LV_Technical_img7](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom3/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img7-1507551704063.png)
Possible cause:
Petrol in diesel from mis-fueling
Solution:
Replace/repair injectors, pump, clean fuel system, replace fuel filter
Hesitation
![Support_LV_Technical_img2 Support_LV_Technical_img2](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom4/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img2-1507551704517.png)
Possible cause:
- Dirty air filter
- Water in petrol
- Fuel filter clogged
Solution:
- Replace air filter
- Drain fuel tank, replace fuel filter
- Replace fuel filter
Leaking fuel filter/housing
![Support_LV_Technical_img5 Support_LV_Technical_img5](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom5/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img5-1507551704974.png)
Possible cause:
Incorrect fitting
Solution:
Check fitment or replace fuel filter
Leaking oil filter/housing
![Support_LV_Technical_img8 Support_LV_Technical_img8](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom6/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img8-1507551705422.png)
Possible cause:
- Incorrect fitting
- Oil filter seal
Solution:
- Check fitment or replace oil filter
- Tighten or replace oil filter
Low oil pressure
![Support_LV_Technical_img3 Support_LV_Technical_img3](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom7/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img3-1507551705854.png)
Possible cause:
Dirty oil + filter
Solution:
Replace oil & filter, flush oil galleries
Surging or misfiring
![Support_LV_Technical_img6 Support_LV_Technical_img6](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom8/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img6-1507551706287.png)
Possible cause:
Fuel filter clogged
Solution:
Replace fuel filter
Scored bearing backs
![Support_LV_Technical_img9 Support_LV_Technical_img9](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom9/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img9-1507551706719.png)
Possible cause:
Foreign material entering via air intake
Solution:
Replace oil and air filters, flush oil galleries
Excessive fuel consumption
![Support_LV_Technical_img15 Support_LV_Technical_img15](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom10/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img15-1507551707168.png)
Possible cause:
Dirty air filter
Solution:
Replace air filter
Flush oil galleries, replace oil filter
Reduced performance ofthe air conditioning
![Support_LV_Technical_img13 Support_LV_Technical_img13](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom11/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img13-1507551707602.png)
Possible cause:
Cabin filter is clogged with dirt and dust and reduces the air flow
Solution:
Replace the cabin filter
Irritation (eyes, airways) and allergic reactions
![Support_LV_Technical_img14 Support_LV_Technical_img14](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom12/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img14-1507551708038.png)
Possible cause:
Dust, pollen and other pollutants seep into the cabin because the cabin filter is saturated
Solution:
Replace the cabin filter
Worn camshaft
![Support_LV_Technical_img11 Support_LV_Technical_img11](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom13/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img11-1507551708471.png)
Possible cause:
Residual debris in oil galleries
Solution:
Flush oil galleries and replace oil filter, air filter
Fogged windows and reduced visibility
![Support_LV_Technical_img12 Support_LV_Technical_img12](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom14/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img12-1507551708909.png)
Possible cause:
A dirty cabin filter reduces the performance of the A/C system
Solution:
Replace the cabin filter
Loss of power
![Support_LV_Technical_img10 Support_LV_Technical_img10](/content/loc-emea/loc-eu/fmmp-champion/en_GB/technical/light-vehicles/filters/trouble-tracers/_jcr_content/main-par/trouble_tracer/symptom15/article-par/image.img.png/Support_LV_Technical_img10-1507551709383.png)
Possible cause:
- Fuel filter clogged
- Dirty air filter
Solution:
- Replace fuel filter
- Replace air filter
- Flush oil galleries, replace oil filter