- Perform A Diagnostic System Check in Engine Controls before using the symptom tables, if applicable.
- Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to «DISASSEMBLED VIEWS»(ref-187842-S16614579042005090800000) , «ENGINE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION»(ref-187842-S25187426852005090800000) , «DRIVE BELT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION»(ref-187842-S05359127302005090800000) , «LUBRICATION DESCRIPTION»(ref-187842-S32152979702005090800000) , and «NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION»(ref-187842-S38665038152005090800000) .
All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system problem. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to STRATEGY BASED DIAGNOSIS .