Step 
 | Action 
 | Value(s) 
 | Yes 
 | No 
 | 
1 
 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? 
 | -- 
 | 
Go to Step
2
           
 | Go to 
Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check  
 | 
2 
 | 
- Carefully remove the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S).
 
- Install the exhaust backpressure tester J 35314-A 
in place of the HO2S.
 
- Start the engine and idle.
 
 
Is the reading greater than the specified value? 
 | 8.6 kPa
(1.25 psi) 
 | 
Go to Step
4
           
 | 
Go to Step
3
           
 | 
3 
 | 
- Increase the engine speed to the specified value.
 
- Observe the backpressure gauge.
 
 
Does the reading exceed the specified value? 
 | 2000 RPM 
20.7 kPa (3 psi) 
 | 
Go to Step 4
           
 | 
Go to Step 6
            
 | 
4 
 | 
- Check the exhaust system for a collapsed pipe, internal muffler
failure, or any kind of heat distress.
 
- If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
 
 
Was a problem found? 
 | -- 
 | 
Go to Step 6
           
 | 
Go to Step 5
            
 | 
5 
 | Replace
the catalytic converter. Refer to  
Catalytic Converter Replacement 
  of the appropriate service manual. 
Is the action complete? 
 | -- 
 | 
Go to Step 6
           
 | -- 
 | 
6 
 | Operate the vehicle within the conditions under which the original symptom
was noted. 
Does the system now operate properly? 
 | -- 
 | System OK 
 | 
Go to Step 2
           
 |