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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verily the customer concern by running the engine or by road testing the vehicle.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. Refer to the following chart.
    Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
    G01529364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Inspect the wiring and connectors of the HO2S or catalyst monitor sensors for looseness, corrosion or other damage.
  4. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the symptom chart.