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Chart 2

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Carry out the following preliminary checks:

SYSTEM/COMPONENT REFERENCE (Pinpoint Test unless noted)
Check For Cold Weather Stall If the engine restarts after a stall, the oil return to the oil pan may be too slow. CONFIRM the correct grade of oil for frigid conditions. CHANGE the oil if necessary.
Check Performance Diagnostics GO toPERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES . CARRY OUT the Performance Diagnostic Procedures.
Check Torque Converter Operation If Stalls at Idle REFER to the appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION article.
Check Air Intake System Visually INSPECT the air inlet for obstructions/restrictions. REPAIR as necessary. RESET the air filter restriction gauge.
Check Reference Voltage (VREF) refer to PINPOINT TEST B - Reference Voltage .
CHECK RPM Signal GO toHARD START/NO START DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES . CARRY OUT the Check the RPM Signal While Cranking Test.