For 1990-2009 cars

Cause | Correction
--- | ---
Seized accessory drive system component |

1. Inspect the accessory drive system components.
2. Repair or replace all damaged components.

Hydraulically locked cylinder

• | Coolant/antifreeze in cylinder

• | Oil in cylinder

• | Fuel in cylinder

1. Inspect for broken head gasket(s).
2. Inspect for cracked engine block or cylinder head.
3. Inspect for a sticking fuel injector.

Seized automatic transmission torque converter |

1. Remove the engine assembly. The torque converter bolts are not accessible with the engine installed to the transmission.
2. Rotate the crankshaft at the pulley.

Seized manual transmission |

1. Disengage the clutch.
2. Rotate crankshaft at the pulley.

Material in cylinder

• | Broken valve

• | Piston material

• | Foreign material

• | Inspect the cylinder for damaged components and/or foreign materials.

• | Repair or replace as required.

Seized crankshaft or connecting rod bearing |

• | Inspect the crankshaft and connecting rod bearings.

• | Repair as required.

Bent or broken connecting rod |

• | Inspect the connecting rods

• | Repair as required.

Broken crankshaft |

• | Inspect the crankshaft.

• | Repair as required.