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Test NTC-1: No Trouble Code Test Menu

  1. No Trouble Code (NTC) tests may be performed if a driveability problem or charging system problem exists. Select symptom which most accurately describes driveability problem and determine which NTC test should be performed pertaining to the symptom and the order that NTC tests should be performed. See NO TROUBLE CODE SYMPTOM  table. Go to next step.
  2. Perform appropriate NTC test. See NO TROUBLE CODE TEST MENU  table for NTC test definitions and location.
    NO TROUBLE CODE SYMPTOM

    Application Perform NTC Tests In This Order
    Hard Start 19, 9, 11, 7, 20, 14, 12, 8, 10 & 13
    Start & Stalls 19, 16, 11, 7, 20, 14 & 12
    Hesitation/Sag/Stumble 19, 16, 9, 11, 7, 20, 14, 12, 8, 10, 13 & 17
    Surge 19, 16, 11, 7, 20, 14, 12 & 10
    Lack Of Power/Sluggish 19, 16, 11, 7, 20, 14 & 12
    Spark Knock/Detonation 19, 16, 11, 7, 20, 14 & 12
    Cuts Out/Misses 19, 16, 11, 7, 20 & 12
    Backfire 19, 16, 11 & 14
    Runs Rough/Unstable Idle/Erratic Idle 19, 16, 9, 11, 7, 20, 14, 13, 8, 10 13 & 17
    Poor Fuel Economy 19, 16, 9, 11, 7, 20, 14, 13, 8, 10 13 & 17
    NO TROUBLE CODE TEST MENU

    Application Perform This Test
    No Response From TCM (4.7L Only) NTC-2 
    Checking A/C System NTC-3 
    Checking Ambient/Battery Temperature Sensor NTC-4 
    Checking Brake Switch NTC-5 
    Checking Charging System NTC-6 
    Checking Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Calibration NTC-7 
    Checking Engine Mechanical Systems NTC-8 
    Checking Engine Vacuum NTC-9 
    Checking Evaporation Emission System NTC-10 
    Checking Fuel Delivery NTC-11 
    Checking IAC Motor Operation NTC-12 
    Checking Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor NTC-13 
    Checking Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Calibration NTC-14 
    Checking Oil Pressure Sensor NTC-15 
    Checking PCM Power & Ground Circuits NTC-16 
    Checking Park/Neutral Switch NTC-17 
    Checking Radiator Fan Operation NTC-18 
    Checking Secondary Ignition NTC-19 
    Checking Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Calibration NTC-20