Symptom Diagnosis
Symptom checks cannot be used properly unless the problem occurs while the vehicle is being tested. To reduce diagnostic time, ensure steps in appropriate BASIC TESTING and TESTS W/CODES articles were performed before diagnosing a symptom.
- For Esteem, see BASIC TESTING and TESTS W/CODES .
- For Sidekick, see BASIC TESTING - 1.6L and TESTS W/CODES - 1.6L or BASIC TESTING - 1.8L and TESTS W/CODES - 1.8L .
- For Swift, see BASIC TESTING and TESTS W/CODES .
- For X-90, see BASIC TESTING and TESTS W/CODES .
Symptoms available for diagnosis include:
- Difficult Or No Start (Cranks Okay)
- Engine Misfires Or Has Lack Of Power
- Rough Or Unstable Idle
- Engine Hesitates
- Engine Surges
- Spark Knock/Detonation
- Poor Fuel Mileage
- Fails Emission Test
- Overheating