Engine Controls - Tests W/O Codes: Introduction

Before diagnosing symptoms or intermittent faults, perform steps in BASIC TESTING and TESTS W/CODES articles in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section. Use this article to diagnose driveability problems existing when a hard fault code is not present.

NOTE: Some driveability problems may have been corrected by manufacturer with a revised computer calibration chip or computer control unit. Check with manufacturer for latest chip or computer application.

Symptom checks can direct the technician to malfunctioning components for further diagnosis. A symptom should lead to a specific component, system test or adjustment.

Use intermittent test procedures to locate driveability problems that do not occur while vehicle is being tested. These test procedures should also be used if a soft (intermittent) trouble code was present but no problem was found during self-diagnostic testing.

Recommended procedures for each symptom will be indicated by number(s) from 1 to 26. To reduce diagnostic time, check items in the order given. For definition of each procedure, refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURES. Not all recommended procedures apply to all vehicles.

NOTE: For specific testing procedures, see I - SYS/COMP TESTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section. For specifications, see SPECIFICATIONS or ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.