Visual Inspection

Fig 73 Ignition Coil Pack Electrical Connection:

NOTE: A visual inspection for loose, disconnected, or mis-routed wires and hoses should be made before attempting to diagnose or service the fuel injection system.
- A visual check helps save unnecessary test and diagnostic time.

A thorough visual inspection will include the following checks:

1. Check ignition cable routing from the coil pack to the spark plugs. Verify the cable are routed in the correct order and are fully seated to the coil and spark plug.
2. Check Direct Ignition System (DIS) coil electrical connection for damage and a complete connection to the coil pack (Fig. 73).

Fig 74 Camshaft Position Sensor:

3. Verify the camshaft position sensor electrical connector is connected to the harness and not damaged (Fig. 74).

Fig 75 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor:

4. Ensure the engine temperature sensor electrical connector is connected to the sensor and not damaged (Fig. 75).
5. Verify the quick connect fuel fitting is fully inserted on the fuel supply tube.

Fig 76 Knock Sensor And Oil Pressure Sending Unit Electrical Connection:

6. Check the oil pressure sending unit electrical connection (Fig. 76).
7. Verify the electrical connector at the knock sensor is fully seated and not damaged (Fig. 76).

Fig 49 Proportional Purge Solenoid:

8. Verify the electrical connector is attached to the proportional purge solenoid (Fig. 49) and not damaged.

9. Verify the vacuum connection at the duty cycle EVAP purge solenoid is secure and not leaking (Fig. 77).

Fig 78 Evaporative Canister:

10. Verify the hoses are securely attached to the EVAP canister (Fig. 78).
11. Ensure the harness connectors for the fuel injectors are attached to the correct injector and not damaged.
12. Verify the fuel injector harness and engine wiring harness connectors are fully inserted into the main wiring harness.

Fig 79 Throttle Body Vacuum Connections:

13. Check the vacuum connections at the throttle body and intake plenum (Fig. 79).

Fig 80 Throttle Body Electrical Connections:

14. Ensure the idle air control motor and TPS electrical connectors are fully seated and not damaged (Fig. 80).

Fig 81 Automatic Transaxle Electrical Connections:

15. Inspect the park/neutral switch wiring connection for damage. Ensure the automatic transaxle electrical connections are not damaged (Fig. 81).

Fig 82 PCV Valve And Fresh Air Hose:

16. Inspect the PCV system connections for damage (Fig. 82).

Fig 83 Crankshaft Position Sensor:

17. Inspect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector for damage (Fig. 83).

Fig 84 Map Sensor:

18. Verify the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor electrical connector is attached to the sensor and not damaged (Fig. 84).

Fig 85 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor:

Fig 86 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor:

19. Check the heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors for damage (Fig. 85) and (Fig. 86).
20. Verify the engine ground strap is attached at the engine and dash panel. Inspect the strap for corrosion or damage.
21. Inspect the generator wiring connections for damage.
22. Check the accessory drive belt tension.

Fig 87 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connectors:

23. Check the 40-way electrical connectors at the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (Fig. 87) for damage or spread terminals.
- Verify that the connectors are fully inserted into the PCM sockets.
- Ensure the wires are not stretched or pulled out of the connector.

Fig 88 Power Distribution Center (PDC):

24. Inspect fuses in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
- Verify all fuses and relays are fully inserted into the PDC (Fig. 88).
- A label affixed to the underside of the PDC cover identifies the relays and fuses in the PDC.
25. Inspect battery cable connections for corrosion.

Fig 89 Power Brake Booster Hose:

26. Check the power brake booster hose connection (without anti-lock brake systems) (Fig. 89).

Fig 90 Speed Control Vacuum:

27. Inspect the speed control vacuum connection (Fig. 90).
28. Inspect hose and wiring connections at fuel pump module.
- Check that wiring connector is making contact with terminals on pump.