- Always refer to Emission Decal in engine compartment before servicing vehicle. If manual and decal differ, always use decal specifications.
- Do not allow or create a condition of misfire in more than one cylinder for an extended period of time. Damage to converter may occur due to loading converter with unburned air/fuel mixture.
- Always turn ignition off and disconnect negative battery cable BEFORE disconnecting or connecting computer or other electrical components.
- DO NOT drop or shock electrical components such as computer, airflow meter, etc.
- DO NOT use fuel system cleaning compounds that are not recommended by the manufacturer. Damage to gaskets, diaphragm materials and catalytic converter may result.
- Before performing a compression test or cranking engine using a remote starter switch, disconnect coil wire from distributor and secure it to a good engine ground, or disable ignition.
- Before disconnecting any fuel system component, ensure fuel system pressure is released.
- Use a shop towel to absorb any spilled fuel to prevent fire.
- DO NOT create sparks or have an open flame near battery.
- If any fuel system components such as hoses or clamps are replaced, ensure they are replaced with components designed for fuel system use.
- Always reassemble throttle body components with new gaskets, "O" rings and seals.
- If equipped with an inertia switch, DO NOT reset switch until fuel system has been inspected for leaks.
- Wear safety goggles when drilling or grinding.
- Wear proper clothing which protects against chemicals and other hazards.
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Contents
Wiring diagrams Section: Engine Performance- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information: Diagnosis
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information: Other
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information: Overview
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information: Other
- Abbreviations
- Accessories Control Systems
- Accessory Drive Belts
- Air Intake, Turbo Charging -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Airbag
- Antenna Systems
- Application
- Automatic HVAC System
- Automatic Trans
- Automatic Transmission -- Basic Knowledge -- 203 Chassis
- Automatic Transmission -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis
- Automatic Transmission -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis: Overhaul
- Automatic Transmission -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis: Specifications
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Axle Shafts
- Basic Trouble Shooting
- Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
- Body Electrical
- Body Panels -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 1 of 2
- Body Panels -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 1 of 2: Removal & Installation
- Body Panels -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 2 of 2
- Body Panels -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 2 of 2: Removal & Installation
- Body Sealing, Corrosion Protection -- 203 Chassis
- Brakes
- Cabin Air Filter
- Charging System
- Check Lists
- Climate Control -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Clutches Manual & Hydraulic
- Collision/avoidance
- Complete Engine -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 1 of 3: Removal & Installation
- Complete Engine -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 2 of 3: Removal & Installation
- Complete Engine -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 3 of 3: Removal & Installation
- Computer Relearn
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Crank Assembly -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 1 of 2: Removal & Installation
- Crank Assembly -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 2 of 2
- Crank Assembly -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 2 of 2: Removal & Installation
- Cruise Control Systems
- Detachable Body Components -- 203 Chassis
- Detachable Body Components -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Diagnostic Connector Locations
- Door Locks & Anti-Theft Systems
- Doors & Windows -- 203 Chassis
- Doors & Windows -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Drive Cycles
- Driveline/axles
- Driveshaft & Universal Joints
- DTC Index
- Electrical -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis
- Electrical -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Electrical Component Locations
- Electrical Equipment & Instructions -- Basic Knowledge -- 203 Chassis
- Electrical Equipment & Instructions -- Basic Knowledge -- 203 Chassis: Component Locations
- Electrical System - Engine -- 203 Chassis
- Electrical System - Engine -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Emission Applications
- Engine
- Engine Performance
- Engine Timing -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 1 of 2
- Engine Timing -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 2 of 2
- Engine Timing -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 2 of 2: Removal & Installation
- Entertainment Systems
- Entertainment/navigation -- 203 Chassis - 2 of 2: Component Locations
- Entertainment/navigation, Headlights, Wiper/washer -- Retrofitting & Conversion -- 203 Chassis
- Entertainment/navigation, Headlights, Wiper/washer -- Retrofitting & Conversion -- 203 Chassis: Wiring
- Entertainment/navigation, Lighting, Wiper/washer -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Exhaust
- Exterior Body Panels
- Exterior/interior Trim
- Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers
- Front Axle -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Fuel System
- Fuel System -- 203 Chassis
- Fuel System -- 203 Chassis: Overview
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Heated Glass/defoggers
- Identification
- Interior Equipment -- 203 Chassis
- Interior Equipment -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Lubrication System
- Manual & Power Steering
- Manual Trans
- Mechanical
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Metric Conversions
- Mirrors
- Mixture Formation -- Basic Knowledge -- 203 Chassis - 1 of 2
- Mixture Formation -- Basic Knowledge -- 203 Chassis - 1 of 2: Overview
- Mixture Formation -- Self-Diagnostic System -- 203 Chassis - 1 of 2: Diagnosis
- Mode 6
- Oem General Information
- Paint/coatings
- Paintwork -- 203 Chassis
- Parking Brake System
- Propeller Shaft -- 203 Chassis
- Rear Axle -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 2 of 2
- Reset Procedures
- Restraints
- Restraints Control Systems
- Seats
- Seats, Restraints -- Basic Knowledge -- 203 Chassis: Component Locations
- Seats, Restraints -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis
- Specifications
- Starter
- Steering
- Steering -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis: Removal & Installation
- Sun Roof/t-Top/convertible Top
- Suspension -- 203 Chassis
- Suspension Front
- Suspension Rear
- Testing & Diagnostics
- Theory & Operation
- Towing Systems
- Traction Control Disable
- Transfer Case
- Transmission
- Wheel & Tire System
- Wheel Alignment
- Wheels, Chassis Alignment Check -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis
- Windows - 203 Chassis
- Wiper/washer Systems
- Wiring Harness, Jacking/hoisting -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis: Wiring