Engine Controls - Tests W/O Codes 4.6L & 5.4L: Introduction

Before diagnosing symptoms or intermittent faults, perform BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES in BASIC TESTING article and perform QUICK TEST in TESTS W/CODES article. 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 Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Check with manufacturer for latest PCM application.

Symptom checks can direct the technician to malfunctioning component(s) for further diagnosis. A symptom should lead to a specific component or system test and/or adjustment.

Use intermittent test procedures to locate driveability problems that DO NOT occur when the 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.

NOTE: For specifications, see ADJUSTMENTS or SPECIFICATIONS article.