Symptom Diagnosis

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Symptom checks cannot be used properly unless problem occurs while vehicle is being tested. To reduce diagnostic time, ensure steps in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES and appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS articles were performed before diagnosing a symptom. Following symptoms are available for diagnosis:

HARD START OR NO START (CRANKS NORMALLY)
ENGINE STALLS
HESITATION OR SURGE
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH OR LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE
SLOW RETURN TO IDLE OR NO RETURN TO IDLE
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION