(a) Use only unleaded gasoline.
(b) Avoid idling the engine for more than 20 minutes.
(c) Avoid performing unnecessary spark jump tests.
(1) Perform a spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible.
(2) While testing, never race the engine.
(d) Avoid a prolonged engine compression measurement. Engine compression measurements must be performed as rapidly as possible.
(e) Do not run the engine when the fuel tank is nearly empty. This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
Knock sensor
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
(See page FU-13)
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
page EM-28)
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO-6)
4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page WW-4)
5. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUBASSEMBLY
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Ambient temperature sensor
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT A/C AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Remove the A/C ambient temperature sensor.
(b) Disconnect the connector from A/C ambient
temperature sensor.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in
the table below.
Standard resistance
NOTICE:
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MIL Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) is used to indicate vehicle malfunctions
detected by the ECM.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, power is supplied to the
MIL circuit, and the ECM
provides the circuit ground which illuminates the MIL.
The MIL operation ...