Pretest Inspection

Before proceeding with diagnosis, the following precautions must be followed:

• Always check if any TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS apply to vehicle.
• Use caution whenever it is necessary to remove a fuel line or fitting. Fuel is under pressure and may result in personal injury.
• When using trouble shooting charts for diagnosis, DO NOT  skip any steps in chart or incorrect diagnosis may result. Always perform VERIFICATION PROCEDURE test after repairs are made.
• When using a jumper wire, ensure either the jumper wire or circuit is fuse-protected.
• Vehicle must have a fully charged battery and functional charging system.
• Probe ECU connector from pin side. DO NOT  backprobe ECU connector.
• DO NOT  cause short circuits when performing electrical tests. This will set additional fault codes, making diagnosis of original problem more difficult.
• DO NOT  use a test light in place of a voltmeter.
• When checking for spark, ensure coil wire is NOT more than 1/4" from ground. If coil wire is more than 1/4" from ground, damage to vehicle electronics and/or ECU may result.
• DO NOT  prolong testing of fuel injectors or engine may hydrostatically (liquid) lock.
• When vehicle has multiple fault codes, always repair lowest number fault code first or first fault displayed (DRB-II) first.
• Always disconnect DRB-II after use.
• Always disconnect DRB-II before charging battery.