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DECHOKE CONTROL SYSTEM

F2-134prose procedure

DESCRIPTION

To facilitate starting the engine when the spark plugs become fouled, such as when the engine is flooded, fuel injection is cut if the throttle valve is held fully open during cranking and engine coolant temperature is 0°C {32°F} or below. This allows the spark plugs to dry and purges excess fuel from the cylinders.

SYSTEM OPERATION

  1. 1
    Turn the ignition switch to START and verify that the fuel injector operating sound is heard.
    Illustration of a technician using a stethoscope/sound probe held against the engine to listen to the fuel injector operating sound. Leader labels FUEL INJECTOR.
  2. 2
    Depress the accelerator pedal fully and turn the ignition switch to START. Verify that no fuel injector operating sound is heard.
  3. 3
    If fuel injector operating sound is heard, check ECM terminal 1C and 2F voltages (Refer to page F2-141, 149).

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