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2001 Pontiac Aztek Base, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 133 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures)
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- Model Identification
- Introduction
- Preliminary Inspection & Adjustments
- No-Start Diagnosis
- Notes
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (2.2L SONOMA & S10 Pickup)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (2.2L VUE)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (3.0L VUE)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (3.4L)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (4.2L)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (4.3L - Astro, Blazer, Jimmy CANADIAN, Safari, SONOMA & S10 Pickup)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (4.3L - Chevy Express & SAVANA)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (4.3L - Sierra & SILVERADO)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (5.0L & 5.7L)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (6.5L Diesel)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (6.6L Diesel)
- No-Start - Engine Cranks Okay (8.1L)
- Basic Fuel System Checks (CNG)
- Basic Fuel System Checks (Diesel)
- Basic Fuel System Checks (Gasoline)
- Fuel System Pressure Release
- Fuel System Pressure Test (2.2L & 3.0L VUE)
- Fuel System Pressure Test (2.2L SONOMA & S10 Pickup)
- Fuel System Pressure Test (3.4L)
- Fuel System Pressure Test (4.2L)
- Fuel System Pressure Test (4.3L)
- Fuel System Pressure Test (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L)
- Fuel System Pressure Test (5.0L & 5.7L)
- Basic Ignition System Checks
- Idle Speed & Ignition Timing (Gasoline)
- Idle Speed & Injection Pump Timing (Diesel)
- Summary
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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.