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NTC-1A No Trouble Code Menu - Start Here

NOTE: You should have reached this test only after performing TEST TC-1A, TC-9A or TC-10A. If not then perform TEST TC-1A before proceeding. TC-1A CODE TO TC TEST CHART (Checking For Trouble Codes)

1. Check for Technical Service Bulletins and manual updates that are related to the symptoms.


NO TROUBLE CODE INDIVIDUAL TEST

- If you suspect any of the items in the menu below to be the cause of the driveability problem, perform the associated test(s) individually.

- If problem still exists, perform NO TROUBLE CODE COMPLETE TEST, in sequence, until the problem is located.

NO TROUBLE CODE COMPLETE TEST
2. If there are no obvious suspects, perform TESTS NTC-2A through NTC-15A, in sequence, until the problem is located.

Checking Secondary Ignition And Timing NTC- 2A NTC-2A Checking Secondary Ignition and Timing

Checking Fuel Pressure NTC- 3A NTC-3A Checking Fuel Pressure

Checking ECT Calibration and Rad Fan Operation NTC- 4A NTC-4A Checking ECT Calibration and RAD Fan Operation

Checking Throttle Position Sensor Calibration NTC- 5A NTC-5A Checking Throttle Position Sensor Calibration

Checking Map Sensor Calibration NTC- 6A NTC-6A Checking MAP Sensor Calibration

Checking For Oxygen Sensor Switching NTC- 7A NTC-7A Checking For Oxygen Sensor Switching

Checking Oxygen Sensor Heating NTC- 8A NTC-8A Checking Oxygen Sensor Heating

Checking Idle Air Control Motor Operation NTC- 9A NTC-9A Checking Idle Air Control Motor

Checking Solenoid Operation NTC-10A NTC-10A Checking Solenoid Operation

Checking Park/neutral Switch (MVLPS) NTC-11A NTC-11A Checking Park/Neutral Safety Switch Input

Checking PCM Power & Ground Circuits NTC-12A NTC-12A Checking the PCM Power & Ground Circuits

Checking EGR System NTC-13A NTC-13A Checking the EGR System

Checking Engine Vacuum NTC-14A NTC-14A Checking the Engine Vacuum

Checking Minimum Idle Air Flow NTC-15A NTC-15A Checking the Minimum Idle Air Flow

Checking Engine Mechanical Systems NTC-16A NTC-16A Checking the Engine Mechanical Systems


NO TROUBLE CODE SYMPTOM CHECKS

NOTE: The following tests cannot be used properly unless the driveability problem actually occurs while the vehicle is being tested.

TIP: To reduce diagnostic time, familiarize yourself with TC-1A and the appropriate diagnostic sections prior to attempting diagnosis.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC TEST ROUTINE
Hard Start NTC - 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 9A, 12A, 15A 16A

Start and Stall NTC - 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 9A, 12A, 16A

Hesitation/Sag/Stumble NO TROUBLE CODE COMPLETE TEST above.

Surge NTC - 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 9A, 12A, 13A, 16A

Lack of Power/Sluggish NTC - 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 9A, 12A, 14A, 16A

Spark Knock/Detonation NTC - 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 9A, 10A, 12A, 13A, 16A

Cuts Out/Misses NTC - 2A, 3A, 7A, 10A, 12A, 14A, 16A

Backfire/Popback NTC - 2A, 3A, 6A, 7A, 12A, 14A, 16A

Runs Rough/Unstable/Erratic Idle NO TROUBLE CODE COMPLETE TEST above.

Poor Fuel Economy NO TROUBLE CODE COMPLETE TEST above.


3. If you suspect any of the above items to be the cause of the driveability problem, perform the associated test(s). Otherwise perform TESTS NTC-2A through NTC-13A, in sequence until the problem is located.