Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Check for any kinked exhaust pipes. Are there any kinked exhaust pipes? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3 |
2 | Repair or replace the exhaust pipes as necessary. Is there still excessive back pressure? | -- | Go to Step 3 | System OK |
3 | Remove the muffler and visually check for restrictions. Are there any restrictions in the muffler? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
4 | Replace the muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement . Is there still excessive back pressure? | -- | Go to Step 5 | System OK |
5 | Check for a crimped tail pipe or an obstruction in the tail pipe. Is the tail pipe crimped or obstructed? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Remove the obstruction or straighten the crimp in the tail pipe. If the tail pipe is damaged, replace the muffler/tail pipe assembly. Refer to Tail Pipe Replacement . Is the exhaust system still restricted? | -- | Go to Step 7 | System OK |
7 | Check for a plugged three way catalytic converter. Is there a plugged three way catalytic converter? | -- | Go to Step 8 | -- |
8 | Relace the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Exhaust. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | System OK |
