Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the air intake system for the following:
- Modified, damaged, or restricted
- Dirty or deteriorating air filter element
- Crankcase ventilation system for correct operation.
- Water intrusion
- Vacuum leak and other unmetered air downstream of the MAF sensor
- Intake manifold leak
- Inspect the exhaust system for the following:
- Water intrusion
- Exhaust leak
- Damaged, restricted, modified or enhanced exhaust system.
- Inspect the engine mechanical for items that could alter the air flow into the combustion chamber.