Diagnostic procedure
STEP
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INSPECTION
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RESULTS
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ACTION
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1
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What color is the smoke coming from the exhaust system?
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Blue
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Burning oil is indicated.
Go to the next step.
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White
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Water in the combustion is indicated.
Go to Step 3.
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Black
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Rich fuel mixture is indicated.
Go to Step 4.
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2
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Remove and shake the PCV valve.
Does the PCV valve rattle?
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Yes
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Inspect for the following:
• Damaged valve guide, stems or valve seals
• Blocked oil drain passage in the cylinder head
• Piston ring is not seated, seized or worn.
• Damaged cylinder bore
If other driveability symptoms are present, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
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No
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Replace the PCV valve.
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3
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Does the cooling system hold pressure?
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Yes
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Inspect for the following:
• Cylinder head gasket leakage
• Intake manifold gasket leakage
• Cracked or porous engine block
If other driveability symptoms are present, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
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No
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Inspect for cause.
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4
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Inspect for the following:
• Air cleaner restriction
• Collapsed or restricted intake-air system
• Restricted fuel return line
Are all items normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Service if necessary.
Repeat Step 4.
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5
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Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Retrieve any continuous memory, KOEO and KOER DTCs.
(See KOEO/KOER SELF-TEST.)
Are there any DTCs displayed?
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Yes
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DTC is displayed:
Go to the appropriate DTC test.
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No
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No DTC is displayed:
Go to the next step.
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6
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Install a fuel pressure gauge between the fuel pipe and the fuel distributor.
Start the engine and idle it.
Measure the fuel line pressure at idle.
Is the fuel line pressure correct at idle?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Zero or low:
• Inspect the fuel pump relay and the fuel pump related circuits.
• Inspect for fuel leakage inside the pressure regulator.
• Inspect for a clogged main fuel line.
High:
• Inspect the pressure regulator for the cause of high pressure.
• Inspect for a clogged fuel return line.
• Inspect the vacuum hose to the pressure regulator.
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7
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Carry out a spark test.
Is a strong blue spark visible at each cylinder?
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Yes
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Inspect the CMP sensor.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to spark test result.
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8
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Verify the test results.
• If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
• If the malfunction remains, inspect related Service information and perform repair or diagnosis.
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