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.
System Diagnosis
The throttle body fuel injection system is equipped with "On-Board Diagnosis", which has a self-diagnostic capability that checks several circuits.
If abnormal signals occur often enough to indicate a valid problem, the logic module will store appropriate fault code for later display. If problem is either repaired or disappears by itself, logic module will remove the fault code after 30 engine starts have occurred.
When fault code for coolant temperature sensor, MAP sensor, TPS, high battery voltage or loss of battery voltage is set, power loss light comes on. The power loss light, located on instrument panel, informs operator that malfunction in system has occurred and that immediate service is required.
The logic module attempts to compensate for failure of any particular component by using input from remaining sensors. This capability may allow vehicle to reach a repair facility under its own power.
If either power loss light comes on or certain driveability and engine performance problems exist, probable source of these difficulties may be determined by displaying and recording fault codes. Check FAULT CODES to determine questionable circuit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.