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Strategy Based Diagnostics

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  1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the symptom tables.
  2. Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Disassembled Views , Engine Content Specifications , Engine Component Description , Lubrication Description (RPO LY2)  or Lubrication Description (RPO LH6/LMG/LY5/LC9)  or Lubrication Description (RPO LY6/L92)  or Lubrication Description (RPO L76) , Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Description , and Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) 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 condition. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis .