Symptom Diagnosis
Symptom checks cannot be used properly unless problem occurs while vehicle is being tested. To reduce diagnostic time, ensure steps in BASIC TESTING and appropriate G - TESTS W/ CODES articles in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below were performed before diagnosing a symptom.
Symptoms available for diagnosis include:
- Hard Start
- Hesitation, Sag Or Stumble
- Vehicle Surges
- Lack Of Power Or Sluggish
- Engine Backfires
- Cuts Out, Misses
- Rough, Unstable Or Incorrect Idle, Stalling
- Poor Fuel Economy
- Engine Dieseling/Run-On
- Detonation/Spark Knock
- Excessive Exhaust Emissions Or Odors