Diagnostic Procedure
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Diagnosis of the computerized engine control system should be performed in the following order:
- Ensure all engine systems not related to the computer are operating properly. DO NOT proceed with testing unless all other problems have been repaired. Perform diagnostic circuit check before using trouble code charts. See appropriate BASIC TESTING
article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below.
- BASIC TESTING - GASOLINE (for "C" & "K" Series)
- BASIC TESTING - GASOLINE (For "G" & "P" Series)
- If trouble codes were displayed (other than Code 12), determine whether codes are hard or intermittent. Hard codes cause Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate continuously with engine running. See HARD OR INTERMITTENT TROUBLE CODE DETERMINATION. For diagnosing hard codes, proceed to appropriate trouble code chart. For diagnosing intermittent codes, proceed to INTERMITTENTS in appropriate TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below. Exceptions are Code 13, 15, 24, 44 and 45 charts, which can help diagnose intermittent codes.
- If trouble codes were not displayed and a driveability problem exists, refer to SYMPTOMS in appropriate TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section above. From there you will be sent to the appropriate area in appropriate I - SYS/COMP TESTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below.
- After repairs are made, clear trouble codes and perform FIELD SERVICE MODE CHECK in appropriate BASIC TESTING article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below.