Initial Inspection (Visual Inspection)

Visual Inspection
Visually check the following parts and systems.
^ Inspection item
^ A/T fluid ----- level, leakage, color Automatic Transaxle Fluid Inspection
^ A/T fluid hoses ----- disconnection, looseness, deterioration A/T Fluid Cooler Hoses Replacement
^ Throttle cable ----- play (under warm engine), installation Accelerator Cable Adjustment
^ A/T select cable ----- installation Select Cable Removal and Installation
^ Engine oil ----- level, leakage Engine Oil and Filter Change
^ Engine coolant ----- level, leakage Engine Coolant Change
^ Engine mountings ----- play, looseness, damage Engine Assembly Removal and Installation
^ Suspension ----- play, looseness Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom Diagnosis
^ Drive shafts ----- damage Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation:Front
^ Battery ----- indicator condition, corrosion of terminal
^ Connectors of electric wire harness ----- disconnection, friction Electronic Shift Control System Components Location
^ Fuses ----- burning
^ Parts ----- installation, damage
^ Bolts ----- looseness
^ Other parts that can be checked visually

Also check the following items at engine start, if possible.
^ "O/D OFF" lamp ----- Operation
^ Malfunction indicator lamp ----- Operation Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Check
^ Charge warning lamp ----- Operation Battery Charging Procedures
^ Engine oil pressure warning lamp ----- Operation Oil Pressure Warning Light Symptom Diagnosis
^ Engine coolant temp. meter ----- Operation
^ Other parts that can be checked visually