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Trouble Shooting: Symptoms: Backfire

  1. Check for loose wiring connector or air duct at MAF sensor. Check EGR valve mounting gasket or faulty valve operation. Check ignition timing and ignition system.
  2. Check fuel system. See appropriate A-7 FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART in COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROL section. Perform injector balance test. See appropriate C-2A INJECTOR BALANCE TEST in COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROL article. Check cylinder compression.