Preliminary Inspection
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Verify customer's complaint. Before performing any testing, perform a visual inspection. Check for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage. Check related Central Junction Box (CJB) fuses. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . CJB is located under left side of instrument panel. Check connectors for loose, damaged or corroded terminals. Check for damaged wiring harness. Check for damaged or binding actuator cable.
Verify horn, speedometer and stoplights function properly. Repair as necessary. Inspect actuator and throttle linkage for smooth operation. Repair as necessary. If no problem is found, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table under SYSTEM TESTS.