Radio Frequency Interference
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EOUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.Inspect the ground connections at the following:
- Blower motor
- Electric fuel pump
- Generator
- Ignition module
- Wiper motor
- Antenna coaxial ground
Radio ground
Body-to-engine braided ground strap (if the vehicle is so equipped). Clean, tighten, or repair the connections as required. Also inspect the following secondary ignition system components, as described in Powertrain Management/Ignition Systems:
- Spark plug wire routing and condition
- Distributor cap and rotor
- Ignition coil
- Spark plugs.
Reroute the spark plug wires or replace the faulty components as required.