Recreating the Fault
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Recreating the concern is the first step in isolating the cause of the intermittent symptom. A thorough investigation should start with the customer information worksheet located in the back of this article. If freeze frame data is available, it may help in recreating the conditions at the time of a malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code (MIL DTC). Listed below are some of the conditions for recreating the concern:
CONDITIONS TO RECREATE FAULT
RECREATE FAULT REFERENCE
| Engine Type Conditions | Non-Engine Type Conditions |
|---|---|
| Engine Temperature | Ambient Temperature |
| Engine RPM | Moisture Conditions |
| Engine Load Engine idle/accel/deceleration |
Road Conditions (smooth-bumpy) |