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HC1 - Check System Integrity



- Key Off.

- Visually inspect the complete fuel delivery system, including fuel lines, connections, pump, pressure regulator and injector areas for leaks, looseness, cracks, kinks, pinching, or abrasion caused by accident, collision, mishandling, etc.

- Visually inspect electrical harness and connectors for loose pins, corrosion, abrasion, or other damage from accident, mishandling, etc.

- Verify vehicle has followed maintenance schedule.

- Verify Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch set.

- Verify vehicle battery is fully charged.

- Verify electrical/fuse integrity.

- Verify sufficient fuel in the tank.

- Has any problem been found?

YES -- SERVICE as necessary. Rerun quick test. Diagnostic Subroutines (DSR) - Extracting Codes

NO -- GO to HC2. HC2 - Check Fuel Pressure