Inspection and Verification

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Since diagnosis and testing actually begins when repairs are taken on, the following procedure is recommended.

Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage or electrical damage. If the concern cannot be reproduced, carry out a road test and/or visual check with the aid of the following table.
Visual Inspection Chart

Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart - Mechanical
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - ENGINE .