Step 
 | Action 
 | Value(s) 
 | Yes 
 | No 
 | 
1 
 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Step 2
   
 | Go to 
Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check  
 | 
2 
 | 
- Carefully remove the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S). Refer to 
Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement 
.
 
- Install the exhaust backpressure tester J 35314-A 
 in place of the HO2S.
 
- Start the engine.
 
 
Is the reading more 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 first specified value.
 
- Observe the backpressure gauge.
 
 
Does the reading exceed the second 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. Refer to 
Exhaust System Inspection 
  in Engine Exhaust.
 
- Repair as necessary.
 
 
Did you find a problem? 
 | -- 
 | Go to 
Step 6
   
 | Go to 
Step 5
   
 | 
5 
 | Replace the catalytic converter. Refer to 
Catalytic Converter Replacement 
  in Engine Exhaust. 
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
   
 |