Stratus Coupe L4-2.4L VIN G (2003)
Accelerator Pedal: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Troubleshooting Strategy
TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY
Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you have exhausted most of the possible ways to find
an engine control system fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom Chart.
4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.
Symptom Chart
Inspection Procedure 1
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Throttle Valve will not Fully Open or Close
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the accelerator cable adjustment.
Q: Is the accelerator cable properly adjusted?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust the accelerator cable. Then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check the return spring.
Q: Is the return spring damaged or deformed?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace, then go to Step 4.
STEP 3. Check the throttle lever.
Q: Is the throttle lever damaged or deformed?
YES: Replace, then go to Step 4.
NO: There is no action to be taken.
STEP 4. Check symptom.
Q: Does the throttle valve fully open and close?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1.
Inspection Procedure 2
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Accelerator Pedal Operation not Smooth (Over Acceleration)
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the accelerator pedal.
Q: Is the accelerator pedal loose?
YES: Tighten, then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the accelerator cable wiring.
