Cuts Out, Misses: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Were the Important Preliminary Checks performed? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to "IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY CHECKS " |
| 2 | Check the ignition system output voltage for all of the cylinders using a spark tester. Is spark present on all of the cylinders? |
- | Go to Step 3 | Go to IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK |
| 3 |
Is the problem found? |
3, 000 Ω | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Repair or replace any components as needed. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 5 | With the engine running, spray the ignition wires with a fine water mist to check for arcing and shorting to ground. Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Replace the ignition wires. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 7 |
Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Repair or replace any components as needed. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 9 |
Is the problem found? |
379 - 393 kPa (55 - 57 psi) | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Repair or replace any components as needed. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 11 |
Does the test light blink for all of the fuel injectors? |
- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
| 12 |
Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 13 | Measure the resistance of each fuel injector. The resistance will increase slightly at higher temperatures. Is the injector resistance within the value specified? |
11.6 - 12.4 Ω | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14 |
| 14 | Replace any fuel injectors with a resistance that is out of specifications. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 15 | Perform an injector balance test. Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 |
| 16 | Replace any restricted or leaking fuel injectors. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 17 |
Does the scan tool RPM change greatly with little change in actual engine RPM? |
- | Go to Step 18 | - |
| 18 |
Are all checks and needed repairs complete? |
- | System OK | - |