Testing Preparation
- Check vacuum hoses for leaks, cracks, or improper routing. Repair or replace as necessary.
- Check electrical connections. Repair any frayed or broken wires. Ensure that all connections are clean and tight.
- Check coolant level. Turn all accessories off. Place transmission in neutral (man. trans.) or Park (auto. trans.) and set parking brake. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. If air cleaner must be moved, leave all vacuum hoses attached. If engine will start, start engine and check for voltage at electric choke terminal.NOTE: If vehicle will not start, go to Test 1 ("No Start Test").
- Turn ignition off. Locate Self-Test connector. Insert jumper wire between ground and "trigger" sockets. Connect positive lead of a needle-type voltmeter to vehicle battery positive terminal, and negative lead to Self-Test output socket. Set voltmeter on 15-20 volt scale. Battery voltage may be shown. See Fig 1 .
- Disable canister purge system by disconnecting the hose that runs from the canister to the purge valve. Reconnect hose after testing. Make sure that the carburetor throttle linkage is off the high cam and that the choke is open.