Symptom Diagnosis

Symptom checks should not be used unless symptom occurs while vehicle is being tested. To reduce diagnostic time, ensure basic diagnostic procedures in the BASIC TESTING - 3.8L article and diagnostic steps in the TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L article were performed before diagnosing a symptom. Symptoms available for diagnosis include:

• Hard Start
• Hesitation, Sag Or Stumble
• Vehicle Surges Or Chuggles
• Lack Of Power, Sluggish Or Spongy
• Engine Backfires
• Cuts Out, Misses
• Rough, Unstable Or Incorrect Idle, Stalling
• Poor Fuel Economy
• Engine Dieseling/Run-On
• Detonation/Spark Knock
• Excessive Exhaust Emissions Or Odors