Intermittent Failures
The term "intermittent failure" means a system may
have had a failure, but it checks OK now. If the
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the dash does not
come on, check for poor
Electronic Control System
The functions of the fuel and emission control systems are managed by the
powertrain control module (PCM).
Self-diagnosis
The PCM detects a failure of a signal from a sensor
1. Remove the steering column covers.
2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 8P
connector (A) from the wiper/washer switch (B).
3. Remove the two screws, then slide out the wiper/
washer switch.
4. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are
all making good contact.
If the terminals a
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Reach in between the hood and
the front grille with your fingers.
The hood latch handle is above
the ‘‘H’’ log