Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes: Introduction

Before diagnosing symptoms or intermittent faults, follow proper workflow. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.4L AZTEK & RENDEZVOUS article. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are present and a no-start condition exists, proceed to NO-START DIAGNOSIS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 3.4L AZTEK & RENDEZVOUS article. If no DTCs are present and a driveability condition exists, diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE STALLS, etc.).

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.

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 specific testing procedures, see SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 3.4L AZTEK & RENDEZVOUS article. For specifications, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS - TRUCKS - TRACKER or SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - 3.4L AZTEK & RENDEZVOUS article.

NOTE: SERVICE ENGINE SOON light, located on instrument cluster, is also referred to as Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).