Cause 
 | Correction 
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Seized accessory drive system component or starter motor 
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- Remove the accessory drive belt or belts and/or starter motor.
 
- Rotate the crankshaft by hand at the balancer or flywheel location.
 
 
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Broken timing chain 
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- Inspect the timing chain, gears, and crankshaft sprocket locating pin.
 
- Repair, as required.
 
 
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Seized camshaft 
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- Inspect the camshaft and camshaft bearings.
 
- Repair, as required.
 
 
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Bent valve in cylinder head 
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- Inspect the valves and cylinder heads.
 
- Repair, as required.
 
 
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Hydraulically locked cylinder: 
|     •  | Coolant/antifreeze in cylinder |  
  
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- Remove the spark plugs and inspect for fluid.
 
- Inspect for a sticking fuel injector.
 
- Inspect for broken head gaskets.
 
- Inspect for a cracked engine block or cylinder head.
 
 
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Seized automatic transmission torque converter 
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- Remove the torque converter bolts.
 
- Rotate the crankshaft by hand at the balancer or flywheel location.
 
 
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Seized manual transmission 
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- Disengage the clutch.
 
- Rotate the crankshaft by hand at the balancer or flywheel location.
 
 
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Material in cylinder: 
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- Inspect the cylinder and cylinder head for damaged components and/or foreign materials.
 
- Repair or replace, as required.
 
 
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Seized crankshaft or connecting rod bearings 
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- Inspect the crankshaft and connecting rod bearings.
 
- Repair, as required.
 
 
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Bent or broken connecting rod 
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- Inspect the connecting rods.
 
- Repair, as required.
 
 
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Broken crankshaft 
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- Inspect the crankshaft.
 
- Repair, as required.
 
 
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