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Symptom/Test Menu

NOTE: Diagnosis by symptom should only be attempted after all codes have been cleared, but the problem still exists. Also refer to H - 4-CYL TESTS W/0 CODES article in this section.
DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM MENU

Symptom Go To Test: (Step No.)
BACKFIRES 
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
Idle Speed Control Solenoid KE (1)
DIESELING (RUN-ON) 
Idle Speed Control Solenoid KE (1)
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
LACK OF POWER 
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
Wide Open Throttle Switch FH (1)
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HE (1)
Throttle Position Sensor DH (1)
SPARK KNOCK (PINGING) 
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
STALLS/QUITS 
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
Idle Speed Control Solenoid KE (1)
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HA (1), HE (1)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor DE (1)
Radiator Temperature Switch Q (1)
STUMBLE/HESITATION 
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
Canister Purge Solenoid KD (1)
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HA (1), HE (1)
MISSES/SURGES 
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HA (1), HE (1)
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor DE (1)
FAST IDLE 
Idle Speed Control Solenoid KE (1)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor DE (1)
Electric Load Control Solenoid FG (1)
ROUGH IDLE 
Idle Speed Control Solenoid KE (1)
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HA (1), HE (1)
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
Canister Purge Solenoid KD (1)
Neutral Gear Switch Or Clutch Engage Switch FA (1)
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HA (1), HE (1)
Neutral Safety (Inhibitor) Switch FB (1)
SPEEDS UP 
Idle Speed Control Solenoid KE (1)
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HA (1), HE (1)
CRANKS BUT WON'T START 
Ignition Diagnostic Monitor A (1)
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor DE (1)
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
Vehicle Power FC (1)
CRANKS BUT SLOW START 
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor DE (1)
Radiator Temperature Switch Q (1)
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
POOR FUEL ECONOMY 
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HA (1), HE (1)
Canister Purge Solenoid KD (1)
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
Vane Air Temperature Sensor DA (1)
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
EXHAUST SMOKE/ODOR 
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor DE (1)
Radiator Temperature Switch Q (1)
Vane Air Temperature Sensor DA (1)
Vane Airflow Meter DK (1)
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HA (1), HE (1)
FAILS EMISSION TEST 
Fuel Injectors HA (4)
Canister Purge Solenoid KD (1)
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor HA (1), HE (1)