Diagnostic Worksheet
There are many operating conditions that lead to the malfunction of engine components. A good grasp of such conditions can make trouble shooting faster and more accurate. In general, each customer feels differently about an incident. It is important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a customer complaint. Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one in Fig 1 in order to organize all the information for troubleshooting. Some examples of conditions that may cause the MIL to come on steady or blink and DTC to be detected are as follows:
- Vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the engine to misfire.
- Fuel filler cap was left off or incorrectly screwed on, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.