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Strategy Based Diagnostics

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Perform a DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION before using the symptom tables, if applicable.
  2. Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to DISASSEMBLED VIEWS , ENGINE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION , DRIVE BELT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION  and LUBRICATION DESCRIPTION .

All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system problem. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to STRATEGY BASED DIAGNOSIS .