Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

Trouble Shooting Procedures




Symptom Chart

Listed are symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to come on. If the MIL was reported on, check the DTC.

Troubleshoot each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated.

The probable cause and troubleshooting reference can be found in the Probable Cause List.




Probable Cause List (For the DTC Chart, see Trouble Code Descriptions)

Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:
- Compression - Starting system
- PGM-FI main relay - Ignition system
- Engine locked up - Overheating
- Timing belt - Battery