Engine Controls Self-Diagnostics - 3.1L Engine: Introduction
To properly diagnose and repair this vehicle, follow DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - ENGINE CONTROLS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are present and a no-start condition exists, proceed to NO-START DIAGNOSIS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 3.1L CENTURY, GRAND PRIX & MALIBU article. If no DTCs are present and a driveability condition exists, proceed to TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - 3.1L CENTURY, GRAND PRIX & MALIBU article for diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE STALLS, etc.).