Engine Controls - Tests W/O Codes: Introduction

Before diagnosing symptoms or intermittent faults, perform basic trouble shooting steps in the BASIC TESTING and the diagnostic tests in the G - TESTS W/ CODES articles in this section. Use this article to diagnose driveability problems existing when a hard fault code is not present or vehicle is not equipped with a self-diagnostic system.

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 component(s) for further diagnosis. A symptom should lead to a specific component test, system test or an 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 component test procedures, see SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. For specifications, see the ADJUSTMENTS or the SPECIFICATIONS articles in this section.