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Strategy Based Diagnostics

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  1. Perform a Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the symptom tables, if applicable.
  2. Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Disassembled Views (LGX)Disassembled Views (LF4) , Engine Component Description (LF4)Engine Component Description (LGX) , Drive Belt System Description , and Lubrication Description (LF4)Lubrication Description (LGX) .

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. For a detailed explanation, refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis .