Engine Controls - Tests W/O Codes: Introduction

NOTE: On MR2, article applies to 2000 and 2001 models. On all other models, article applies only to 2001 models.

NOTE: Before using trouble shooting - no codes article, check for any related Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply.

Before diagnosing symptoms or intermittent faults, follow proper workflow. See TESTING PROCEDURE under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are present and a no start condition exists, proceed to appropriate BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES 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 Engine Control Module (ECM). Check with manufacturer for latest ECM application.

Symptom checks can direct the technician to malfunctioning component(s) for further diagnosis. A symptom should lead to a specific component, system test 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 an intermittent diagnostic trouble code was present, but no problem was found during self-diagnostic testing.