FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

Symptom Chart




The table shows symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MIL) to come on. If the MIL was reported on, Troubleshoot each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated. The probable cause and troubleshooting references can be found it the table.

Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:
- Compression
- Intake air leakage
- Engine locked up
- Timing belt
- Starting system
- Overheating
- Battery




Probable Cause List (For the DTC Chart, see Trouble code descriptions)