Visual Check and Vehicle Preparation

NOTE: Be careful not to move anything while inspecting the vehicle. By doing so, you could affect a possible fault and be unable to locate the original problem.

VISUAL CHECK

1. Inspect air cleaner and inlet ducting.
2. Check all engine vacuum hoses for damage, leaks, cracks, blockage, proper routing, etc.
3. Check EEC system wiring for proper connections, bent or broken pins, corrosion, loose wires proper routings, etc....
4. Check PCM, sensors, and actuators for physical damage.
5. Check engine coolant level.
6. Check transaxle fluid level and quality.
7. Make all needed repairs before continuing.

VEHICLE PREPARATION

1. Perform all safety steps required to start and run vehicle tests:
- apply parking brake,
- place selector lever in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T), and
- block drive wheels.
2. Turn OFF all electrical loads - radio, lights, A/C-heater fans, etc....
3. Warm engine to operating temperature.
4. Turn engine OFF and proceed with equipment setup.