Symptom Diagnostics

For symptom diagnosis chart reference, refer to the following list.

• Engine starts and accelerates poorly when cold. See Fig 1.
• Engine does not start. See Fig 1.
• Engine has uneven idle. See Fig 1.
• Engine has insufficient output. See Fig 2.
• Engine runs unevenly (shakes). See Fig 2
• Engine runs unevenly (misfiring). See Fig 2
• Engine surges after cold start. See Fig 2
• Transmission failure during warm-up. See Fig 3.
• Transmission failure when warm or increased fuel consumption. See Fig 3
• Engine vibrates. See Fig 3
• EA is in "limp home" mode. See Fig 3

Fig 1: Symptom Diagnostics (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Symptom Diagnostics (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Symptom Diagnostics (3 Of 3)

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