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Dieseling, Run-On Symptom

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Definition: The engine continues to run after the key is turned off, but runs very rough. If the engine runs smooth, check the ignition switch and the adjustment.

1

Did you perform the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

  1. Perform a bulletin search.
  2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is present, correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.

Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

Did you perform a visual/physical check?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms for the Visual /Physical Check

4

  1. Check for a short between B+ and any of the ignition feed circuits. Refer to Fuse Block Details in Electrical Diagnosis, Engine Electrical.
  2. If a problem is present, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Check for the following conditions:
  2. • Fuel in the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose. Replace the fuel pressure regulator assembly if the fuel is present. Refer to Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement .
    • Leaking injectors. Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .
  3. If a problem is present, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Review all of the diagnostic procedures within this table.
  2. If all of the procedures have been completed and no malfunctions have been found, review/inspect the following:
  3. • The scan tool data
    • The Freeze Frame data
    • All of the electrical connections within a suspected circuit and/or system.
  4. If a problem is present, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

7

Operate the vehicle under the same conditions (as closely as possible) as when the original symptom occurred.

Is the original symptom still present?

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Go to Step 3

The repair is complete. If another driveability symptom exists, refer to Symptoms .