Before Using This Section
| Before using
this section, you should have performed the On-Board Diagnostic System Check
and determined that:
• | The Control Module and MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) are operating
correctly. |
• | There are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored, or a DTC
exists but without an MIL. |
Several of the following symptom procedures call for a careful visual
and physical check. The visual and physical checks are very important. The
checks can lead to correcting a problem without further checks which may
save valuable time.
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Visual and Physical Checks
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• | Check the Control Module grounds for being clean, tight and in
their proper location. |
• | Check the vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and proper connections,
as shown on the Vehicle Emission Control Information label. |
• | Check thoroughly for any type of leak or restriction. |
• | Check for air leaks at all of the mounting areas of the intake
manifold sealing surfaces. |
• | Check the wiring for the following items: |
The following symptom tables contain groups of possible causes for each
symptom. The order of these procedures is not important. If the scan tool
readings do not indicate the problems, then proceed in a logical order, easiest
to check or most likely to cause first. In order to determine if a specific
vehicle is using a particular system or component, refer to the Control Module
Wiring Diagrams for an application.
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