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.
Circuit Test Information
Due to a lack of space on the menu screen, CIRCUIT TESTS titles have been renamed to TEST only, followed by a short description. For example: TEST A1 - IGNITION DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR (IDM), TEST A2 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS), etc.
The abbreviations for wire colors used in the individual CIRCUIT TEST diagrams and/or identification tables are as follows:
- "BK" Black
- "BR" Brown
- "DB" Dark Blue
- "DG" Dark Green
- "GY" Gray
- "GN" Green
- "BL" Blue
- "LB" Light Blue
- "LG" Light Green
- "N" Natural
- "O" Orange
- "PK" Pink
- "P" Purple
- "R" Red
- "T" Tan
- "W" White
- "Y" Yellow
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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.
