Intermittent Simulation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Jaguar XJ6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To reproduce the conditions creating an intermittent fault, use the following methods:

Lightly vibrate component.
Wiggle or bend wiring harness.
Spray component with water mist.
Heat component.
Remove/apply vacuum source.

Monitor circuit/component voltage or resistance while simulating intermittent. If engine is running, monitor for DTCs. Use test results to identify a faulty component or circuit.