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General Procedures > < Fuel System
Fuel System - General Information - Fuel System Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Diagnosis and Testing

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical Electrical
  • Fuel pipes
  • Fuel connectors
  • Leaks
  • Filler cap
  • Filler pipe
  • Fuel shut - off switch
  • Loose or corroded electrical connectors.
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the concern is not visually evident, use FDS 2000 to diagnose the system.

General Procedures > < Fuel System