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Strategy Based Diagnostics Chevrolet TrailBlazer I

Strategy Based Diagnostics

  1. Perform the «DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS»(ref-158882-S07978614742003102900000) before using the symptom tables, if applicable.
  2. Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to «DISASSEMBLED VIEWS»(ref-188498-S11410907332005090700000) , «ENGINE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION»(ref-188498-S04213046202005090700000) , «LUBRICATION DESCRIPTION»(ref-188498-S10373810572005090700000) , «NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION»(ref-188498-S36937019152005090700000) , and «DRIVE BELT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION»(ref-188498-S33362963182005090700000) .

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 condition. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to STRATEGY BASED DIAGNOSIS in General Information.