Symptom Diagnosis
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Symptom checks cannot be used properly unless problem occurs while vehicle is being tested. To reduce diagnostic time, ensure steps in appropriate BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article and appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article were performed before diagnosing a symptom. Symptoms available for diagnosis are as follows:
- Engine Will Not Start . See Fig 1 .
- Engine Stalls Or Idles Rough . See Fig 1 .
- Engine Loss Of Power . See Fig 2 .
- Engine Misses On Acceleration . See Fig 2 .
- Engine Misses At High Speed . See Fig 2 .
- Noisy Valves . See Fig 3 .
- Connecting Rod Noise . See Fig 3 .
- Main Bearing Noise . See Fig 4 .
- Oil Pressure Drop . See Fig 4 .
- Oil Leaks . See Fig 4 .
- Oil Consumption Or Spark Plugs Fouled . See Fig 5 .