Intermittent Failures
Intermittent failures may cause CHECK ENGINE light (if equipped) to flicker or illuminate and go out after intermittent fault goes away. However, corresponding trouble code will be retained in ECM memory. If related fault does not reoccur within 50 ignition cycles, related trouble code will be erased from ECM memory. Intermittent failures may be caused by sensor, connector or wiring problems. See INTERMITTENTS in TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
NOTE:
Follow diagnostic routine when testing engine control systems. See DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE
table for correct order of procedure.
DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE
| Procedure | Order | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| F - Basic Testing Procedures | 1st | ||
| Entering Diagnostics | 2nd | ||
| Retrieving Trouble Codes | 3rd | ||
| Symptoms (1) | 4th | ||
| Intermittents (1) | 5th | ||
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