Troubleshooting
Symptom |
Suspect area |
Engine will not start or struggle to start |
Vapor hose damaged or disconnected |
Engine struggles to start |
Malfunction of the Purge Control Solenoid Valve |
Rough idle or engine stalls |
Vapor hose damaged or disconnected |
Malfunction of the PCV valve |
|
Rough idle |
Malfunction of the Evaporative Emission Control System |
Excessive oil consumption |
Positive crankcase ventilation line clogged |
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery
negative (-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve connector
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Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When r ...
Knock Sensor (KS). Description
and Operation
Description
Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration
and noise and can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the
cylinder block and senses engine knoc ...