Important Preliminary Inspections Before Beginning
Before using this section, perform the
Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
and verify all of the following conditions:
• | Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are not stored. |
• | Verify the customer concern and locate the correct symptom table. Inspect
the items indicated in that symptom table. |
• | Several of the symptom procedures ask for a careful visual/physical inspection.
This step is extremely important, and can lead to correcting a condition without
further inspections and can save valuable time. |
• | Verify the proper installation of any of the following aftermarket accessories: |
- | Aftermarket installed alarm |
• | Use the following tables when diagnosing a symptom concern: |
• | If the condition cannot be isolated using the appropriate table, refer
to
Intermittent Conditions
for further diagnosis. |