Inspections
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DEFINITION: Fuel ignites in the intake manifold or in the exhaust system, making
a loud popping noise.
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Preliminary Inspections
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Fuel System
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• | Verify that each injector harness is connected to the correct injector
or cylinder. Relocate injector harnesses, as necessary. |
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Sensor/System
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• | Inspect the air intake system and crankcase for air leaks. |
• | Use a scan tool in order to monitor the knock sensor (KS) system for excessive
spark retard activity. Refer to
Scan Tool Data List
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Ignition System
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• | In order to properly inspect the spark plugs or to correct a condition,
refer to the following procedures: |
• | Remove spark plugs and inspect for the following: |
- | Verify that the spark plugs are of the correct type. |
• | Inspect for proper ignition voltage output with J 26792
Spark Tester . |
• | An improper spark plug gap will cause a driveability condition. Gap the
spark plugs using a wire gage gap tool. |
• | Determine the cause of the fouling before replacing the spark plugs. |
• | Inspect for damaged or misaligned spark plug boots. |
• | Inspect the electronic ignition (EI) module for proper ground connection. |
• | Monitor the Misfire Current Counters while driving the vehicle in the
conditions that the symptom occurred. If a misfiring cylinder can be located, use
the DTC P0300 table for diagnosis. Refer to
DTC P0300
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Engine Cooling System
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• | Inspect the engine coolant level for being low. Refer to
Loss of Coolant
in Engine Cooling. |
• | Inspect the engine thermostat for proper operation and for the correct
heat range. Refer to
Thermostat Diagnosis
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Engine Cooling. |
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Engine Mechanical
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• | Inspect engine mechanical for the following: |
- | Sticking or leaking valves |
- | Excessive oil in combustion chamber or leaking valve seals. |
- | For more information, refer to one or more of the following procedures in Engine Mechanical -
2.2L: |
• | For incorrect basic engine parts. Inspect the following: |
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Additional Inspections
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• | Visually and physically inspect the vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, and
proper connections and routing as shown on the Vehicle Emission Control Information
label. |
• | Inspect the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold passages for casting
flash. |
• | Inspect the exhaust system for possible restrictions. Inspect the following: |
- | Inspect the exhaust system for damaged or collapsed pipes. |
- | Inspect the mufflers for heat distress or possible internal failure. |
- | Inspect for possible plugged catalytic converter. Refer to
Restricted Exhaust
in Engine Exhaust. |
• | Electromagnetic interference (EMI) circuit can cause an engine miss condition.
A scan tool can usually detect EMI by monitoring the engine RPM. A sudden increase
in RPM with little change in actual engine RPM change may indicate that EMI is present.
If a problem exists, inspect for high voltage components near the ignition control
circuits. |
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