For 1990-2009 cars

Cause | Correction
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Seized accessory drive system component or starter motor |

1. Remove the accessory drive belt or belts and/or starter motor.
2. Rotate the crankshaft by hand at the balancer or flywheel location.

Broken timing chain |

1. Inspect the timing chain, gears, and crankshaft sprocket locating pin.
2. Repair, as required.

Seized camshaft |

1. Inspect the camshaft and camshaft bearings.
2. Repair, as required.

Bent valve in cylinder head |

1. Inspect the valves and cylinder heads.
2. Repair, as required.

Hydraulically locked cylinder:

• | Coolant/antifreeze in cylinder

• | Oil in cylinder

• | Fuel in cylinder

1. Remove the spark plugs and inspect for fluid.
2. Inspect for a sticking fuel injector.
3. Inspect for broken head gaskets.
4. Inspect for a cracked engine block or cylinder head.

Seized automatic transmission torque converter |

1. Remove the torque converter bolts.
2. Rotate the crankshaft by hand at the balancer or flywheel location.

Seized manual transmission |

1. Disengage the clutch.
2. Rotate the crankshaft by hand at the balancer or flywheel location.

Material in cylinder:

• | Broken valve

• | Piston material

• | Foreign material

1. Inspect the cylinder and cylinder head for damaged components and/or foreign materials.
2. Repair or replace, as required.

Seized crankshaft or connecting rod bearings |

1. Inspect the crankshaft and connecting rod bearings.
2. Repair, as required.

Bent or broken connecting rod |

1. Inspect the connecting rods.
2. Repair, as required.

Broken crankshaft |

1. Inspect the crankshaft.
2. Repair, as required.