FixVault

Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    3. Test drive the vehicle in Start/Stop mode. Make several complete stops, and Auto-Restart attempts.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active or pending?

      Yes 

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      No 

  2. CHECK THE FUSES, BATTERY AND STARTER CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Inspect the Fuses, Battery Cables, Posts and Starter Motor connections for signs of corrosion or a poor connection.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

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  3. CHECK THE BATTERY FOR CHARGE CONDITION 
    1. Using the Midtronics Battery Charger/Tester, check the condition of the Battery.

      Did the Battery test good?

      Yes 

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      No 

      • Replace the Battery in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  4. CHECK THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PROPER OPERATION 
    1. Perform the CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START) .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

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  5. CHECK THE ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION 
    1. Perform the CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No