Miscellaneous Component Or System Checks
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Check the following:
- Check secondary ignition system. Go to TEST JB, step 1) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.
- Check fuel delivery system. Go to TEST HB, step 1) (Natural Gas models), or go to TEST HC, step 1) (all others) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.
- Check engine mechanical condition. Check compression, camshaft, valve train components, etc. and repair as necessary. See appropriate article in ENGINES.
- Check exhaust system for restriction. Go to TEST HF, step 1) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.