Check Intake/Exhaust System For Restriction Or Leakage
- Visually/physically inspect the air leakage in intake/exhaust system as following items
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections.
- Throttle body gasket.
- Gasket between intake manifold and cylinder head.
- Seals between intake manifold and fuel injectors.
- Exhaust system between HO2S and Three way catalyst for air leakage.
- Visually/physically inspect the restriction in intake/exhaust system as following items,
- Air cleaner filter element for excessive dirt or for any foreign objects.
- Throttle body inlet for damage or for any foreign objects.
- Throttle bore, throttle plate and the IAC passages for chocking and for any foreign objects.
- Restricted exhaust system
- Was a problem found in any of the above areas?
YES
- Replace or repair as necessary and go to VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR procedure.
NO
- Go to CHECK THE ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATION procedure.