Important Preliminary Checks
Important Preliminary
Checks
| Action
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Before performing Symptom diagnosis
| Before performing
Symptom based diagnosis you must perform the
Diagnostic System Check - Alternative Fuels (Engine Controls)
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The OBD System Check will determine the following:
| • | The control modules (AF ECU and VCM / PCM or ECM) and the MIL
are operating correctly. |
| • | There are no DTCs stored. |
| • | Scan tool data is within normal operating range. |
Several of the Symptom diagnostic tables require that a Visual and Physical
Check be performed. Always perform a Visual and Physical Check before using
a Symptom diagnostic table.
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Visual and Physical Checks
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| • | Inspect the control modules (AF ECU and VCM / ECM or PCM) ground
connections for being clean, tight and in the correct location. |
| • | Inspect the gasoline control module (VCM/PCM or ECM) for the correct
Bi-fuel calibration. Program the gasoline control module if necessary. |
| • | Inspect the vacuum hoses for leaks, restrictions and proper connection
as shown on the vehicle emission control information (VECI) label. |
| • | Inspect for any type of fuel leak or fuel line restriction. |
| • | Inspect for air leaks at all areas of the intake manifold sealing
surfaces. |
| • | Inspect for proper installation of the gas distribution adaptor
(GDA). |
| • | Inspect for air leaks at the GDA. |
| • | Inspect the ignition wires for the following conditions: |
| • | Inspect vehicle wiring for the following: |
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Symptoms
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- Verify the customer concern.
- Locate the Symptom table that indicates the customers concern.
- Test or Inspect for the items indicated for that symptom.
The following Symptom tables are located in this section:
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