Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Trouble Shooting: Notes
Trouble shoot DPMS in following order:
- Check power and ground circuits. See Fig 1 -Fig 3 .
- Perform automatic adjustment mode operations. See AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT MODES .
- Locate appropriate flow chart based on symptom. See SYMPTOM TROUBLE SHOOTING table. See appropriate system flow chart under SYSTEM FLOW CHARTS .
- Retrieve trouble codes and perform test steps in appropriate flow chart(s). See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Test components and replace as necessary. See COMPONENT TESTS and REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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