Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble occurring in the ECT can stem from one of three sources: the engine, the ECT electronic control unit or the transaxle itself. Before troubleshooting, determine in which these three sources the problem lies, and begin troubleshooting with the simplest operation, gradually working up in order of difficulty.




Basic Troubleshooting
Before troubleshooting and ECT, first determine whether the problem is electrical or mechanical. To do this, just refer to the basic troubleshooting flow-chart provided.

If the cause is already known, using the basic troubleshooting chart below along with the general troubleshooting chart should speed the procedure.