Checks
| Action
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DEFINITION: The
fuel ignites in the intake manifold, or in the exhaust system, making a loud
popping noise.
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Preliminary Checks
| Refer to Important Preliminary Checks in
Symptoms - Engine Controls
.
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Ignition System Checks
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| | Important:: A higher secondary ignition voltage is required to operate the vehicle
on CNG than on gasoline. A vehicle that operates normally on gasoline
does not indicate a fully functional ignition system.
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| • | Inspect for proper secondary ignition system voltage output using ONLY
the J 26792
spark tester. |
| • | Remove and inspect the spark plugs for the following conditions: |
| • | Test for proper ignition system operation. |
| • | Test for crossfire between sparkplugs. Test for spark plug wire
failure. Wetting down the secondary ignition system with a water spray
bottle may aid in locating damaged or deteriorated components. |
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Engine Mechanical Checks
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Important:: The alternative fuel system works on the fumigation principle. Fumigation
systems are more sensitive to intake manifold leakage than traditional gasoline
fuel systems.
| • | Inspect the engine for the following: |
| - | Proper engine cylinder compression |
| - | Sticking or leaking intake or exhaust valves |
| • | Inspect the intake and exhaust system for casting flash. |
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Fuel System Checks
| Perform fuel system diagnosis. Refer to
Fuel System Diagnosis
.
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Additional Checks
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| • | Review service bulletins for control module programming updates
for the Alternative Fuel ECM and the PCM. |
| • | Verify that the correct Bi-fuel software and calibration has been
programmed into the gasoline powertrain control module (PCM). |
| • | Test for proper operation of the alternative fuel operation (AFO)
signal circuit. |
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