Section 179 (Symptom Troubleshooting [Engine Control System (L3)): Foreword

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When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indication and diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then diagnose the malfunction according to the following flowchart:
- If a DTC exists, diagnose the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
- If no DTC exists and the MIL does not illuminate or flash, diagnose the applicable symptom troubleshooting. (See QUICK DIAGNOSTIC CHART .)

Fig 1: Malfunction Diagnosis Chart

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