Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the Disassembled Views (Diagrams) , Engine Content Specifications (Specifications) , Engine Component Description (Engine Component Description) , Lubrication Description (Description and Operation) , Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Description (Description and Operation) , Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Description (Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Description) and Hybrid Modes of Operation Description (Hybrid Modes of Operation Description). Reviewing the description and operation information helps you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the description and operation information also helps you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical (- Symptoms - Engine Mechanical) in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.