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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

Symptom Chart




The table shows symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MIL) to come on. If the MIL was reported on.
Troubleshoot each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated. The probable causes can be found in the table.

Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:
- Intake air leakage
- Engine locked up
- Timing belt
- Starting system
- Overheating
- Battery




Probable Cause List (For DTC chart see "Trouble Code Descriptions")
Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions