Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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1 | Check for any kinked exhaust pipes. Are there any kinked exhaust pipes? | -- | ||
2 | Repair or replace the exhaust pipes as necessary. Is there still excess back pressure? | -- | System OK | |
3 | Remove the muffler and visually check for restrictions. Are there any restrictions in the muffler? | -- | ||
4 | Replace the muffler. Refer to Muffler . Is there still excess back pressure? | -- | System OK | |
5 | Check for a crimped tail pipe or an obstruction in the tail pipe. Is the tail pipe crimped or obstructed? | -- | ||
6 | Remove the obstruction or straighten the crimp in the tail pipe. If the tail pipe is damaged, replace the tail pipe assembly. Refer to Tail Pipe . Is the exhaust system still restricted? | -- | System OK | |
7 | Check for a plugged three way catalytic converter. Is there a plugged three way catalytic converter? | -- | -- | |
8 | Refer to Restricted Exhaust System Check in Engine Controls to diagnose the cause of the restriction. Is the exhaust system still restricted? | -- | -- | System OK |
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Check for any kinked exhaust pipes. Are there any kinked exhaust pipes? | -- | ||
2 | Repair or replace the exhaust pipes as necessary. Is there still excess back pressure? | -- | System OK | |
3 | Remove the muffler and visually check for restrictions. Are there any restrictions in the muffler? | -- | ||
4 | Replace the muffler. Refer to Muffler . Is there still excess back pressure? | -- | System OK | |
5 | Check for a crimped tail pipe or an obstruction in the tail pipe. Is the tail pipe crimped or obstructed? | -- | ||
6 | Remove the obstruction or straighten the crimp in the tail pipe. If the tail pipe is damaged, replace the muffler/tail pipe assembly. Is the exhaust system still restricted? | -- | System OK | |
7 | Check for a plugged three way catalytic converter. Is there a plugged three way catalytic converter? | -- | -- | |
8 | Refer to Restricted Exhaust System Check in Engine Controls to diagnose the cause of the restriction. Is the exhaust system still restricted? | -- | -- | System OK |