Diagnostic Procedure

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NOTE: DO NOT skip any steps in self-diagnostic tests, or incorrect diagnosis may result.

Always perform a visual inspection before attempting to diagnose engine control system problems. See VISUAL INSPECTION . Enter on-board diagnostics, and retrieve DTCs. Refer to the ENTERING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS . If DTCs are not present and/or Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB) or generic scan tool is used, proceed to one of the following tests:

Go to TEST NS-1A (NO-START TEST-1A) in this article if a no-start condition exists or engine stalls after start-up. Perform indicated VERIFICATION TEST after repairs have been made.
Go to TEST TC-1A (TROUBLE CODE TEST-1A) in this article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section if a driveability problem exists and DTCs are present. Perform indicated VERIFICATION TEST after repairs have been made.
Go to TEST NTC-1A (NO TROUBLE CODE TEST-1A) if a driveability problem exists and no DTCs are present. Perform indicated VERIFICATION TEST after repairs have been made.