Symptom Diagnosis

Symptom checks cannot be used properly unless problem occurs while vehicle is being tested. To reduce diagnostic time, ensure steps in BASIC TESTING and TESTS W/CODES articles in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below were performed before diagnosing a symptom.

• BASIC TESTING
• TESTS W/CODES - 3.1L (All Models)
• TESTS W/CODES - 3.4L (Except Regal)
• TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L (Regal)

Symptoms available for diagnosis include:

• Hard Start
• Hesitation, Sag Or Stumble
• Vehicle Surges Or Chuggles
• Lack Of Power, Sluggish Or Spongy
• Engine Backfires
• Cuts Out, Misses
• Rough, Unstable Or Incorrect Idle, Stalling
• Poor Fuel Economy
• Engine Dieseling/Run-On
• Detonation/Spark Knock
• Excessive Exhaust Emissions Or Odors