Strategy Based Diagnostics
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- Perform the DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS in Engine Controls before using the symptom tables, if applicable.
- Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Disassembled Views , Engine Component Description , Lubrication Description , and New Product Information in Engine Unit Repair Manual, and to Drive Belt System Description .
All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system problem. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary.