FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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High HC - at High RPM

Symptom: High Hydrocarbons, normal or low Carbon Monoxide during cruise (2500 rpm).

POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION


Verify vehicle remains in Closed ^ SEE COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS/
Loop. OXYGEN SENSOR TESTING.


Electrical misfires ^ Check ignition system.
SEE IGNITION SYSTEM/ OSCILLOSCOPE PATTERNS.


Vacuum leak ^ Check vacuum lines and routing.

^ Check intake manifold and vacuum components


[1][2]PCV malfunction ^ Check PCV system.


Initial timing incorrect ^ Check base timing.
SEE IGNITION SYSTEM/ ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.

^ Check Timing belt alignment.


Incorrect Spark Advance ^ Check Spark Controls.
SEE IGNITION SYSTEM/ TIMING SPECIFICATIONS


EGR malfunction ^ Check EGR system.