Symptom Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Symptom checks should not be used unless symptom occurs while vehicle is being tested. To reduce diagnostic time, ensure steps in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 2.2L & 3.0L VUE and appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS articles were performed before diagnosing a symptom. Symptoms available for diagnosis include:

DETONATION/SPARK KNOCK
ENGINE BACKFIRES
ENGINE CUTS OUT, MISSES
HARD START
LACK OF POWER OR SLUGGISH
ROUGH, UNSTABLE OR INCORRECT IDLE & STALLING
VEHICLE SURGES OR CHUGGLES