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.
Computerized Engine Controls: Notes
Fuel injection system is Throttle Body Injection (TBI) on all Metro and Tracker models. Port Fuel Injection (PFI) is used on Prizm and Storm models. The electronic fuel injection engine control system monitors vehicle operating conditions through input signals and regulates air/fuel mixture and other engine control operations by output signals. This lowers exhaust emissions, while maintaining fuel economy and driveability.
The control systems have a fail-safe mechanism. If a fault occurs while driving, the system will substitute pre-programmed values. Driving performance will be affected, but vehicle may still be driven. These systems have a self-diagnostic feature capable of recognizing a system fault and storing a related trouble code in memory for future retrieval and diagnosis.
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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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