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Inspection Procedure

  1. Visually and/or physically inspect following conditions;
    • Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections.
    • Throttle body gasket.
    • Gasket between intake manifold and cylinder head.
    • Seals between intake manifold and fuel injectors.
    • Exhaust system between O2 sensor and the three way catalyst for air leakage.
    • Air cleaner filter element for excessive dirt or for any foreign objects.
    • Throttle body inlet for damage or for any foreign objects.
    • Throttle bore and throttle plate for chocking and for any foreign objects.
    • Restricted exhaust system.

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      • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
      • If the diagnostics have been performed correctly with no failure found and no problems were found with the circuits or connectors, replace the ECM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.

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