For 1990-2009 cars

Cause | Correction
--- | ---
Seized Accessory drive system component. |

1. Remove accessory drive belts.
2. Rotate crankshaft by hand at the pulley or flywheel location.

Hydraulically locked cylinder.

• | Coolant/antifreeze in cylinder

• | Oil in cylinder

• | Fuel in cylinder

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

Seized automatic transaxle torque convertor. |

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

Seized manual transaxle. |

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

Broken timing chain and/or gears. |

1. Inspect timing chain and gears.
2. Repair as required.

Seized crankshaft |

1. Inspect crankshaft.
2. Repair as required.

Material in cylinder.

• | Broken valve

• | Piston material

• | Foreign material

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

Seized crankshaft or connecting rod bearings. |

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

Bent or broken connecting rod. |

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

Broken crankshaft |

1. Inspect crankshaft.
2. Repair as required.