Engine Controls - Basic Testing - 3.8L

• Introduction
• Model Identification
• Preliminary Inspection & Adjustments
  • Visual Inspection
  • Mechanical Inspection
    • Compression
    • Exhaust System Backpressure
• Fuel System
  • Preliminary Checks
    • Notes
    • Engine Does Not Crank
    • Engine Cranks But Will Not Start
  • Fuel System Pressure Release
  • Fuel Pressure
  • Fuel Injectors
    • Fuel Injector Check
    • Fuel Injector Resistance
  • Inertia Switch
• No-Start Diagnosis
  • Engine Controls - Basic Testing - 3.8L
    • Definition
  • Preliminary Checks
  • Electronic Ignition (EI) System
    • Spark Check
  • Distributor Ignition (Di) System
    • Spark Output Check
  • Ignition Coil Resistance
• Idle Speed & Ignition Timing
  • Base Ignition Timing
  • Idle Speed
  • Idle Mixture Adjustment
• Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Adjustment
• Summary
• Wiring Diagrams