Recreating the Fault
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Recreating the concern is the first step in isolating the cause of the intermittent symptom. A thorough investigation should start with the customer information worksheet . If freeze frame data is available, it may help in recreating the conditions at the time of a malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code (MIL DTC). Listed below are some of the conditions for recreating the concern:
CONDITIONS TO RECREATE FAULT
| Engine Type Conditions | Non-Engine Type Conditions |
|---|---|
| Engine Temperature | Ambient Temperature |
| Engine RPM | Moisture Conditions |
| Engine Load | Road Conditions (Smooth-Bumpy) |
| Engine Idle/Accel/Deceleration |