Basic Vehicle Troubleshooting – What to Check First

MidnightGrid

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This is a simple step-by-step checklist for diagnosing common car issues.

✔ Hard start
✔ Rough idle
✔ Misfire
✔ Loss of power
✔ Strange noises
✔ Overheating
✔ Electrical issues

Start with:

1) Battery health (voltage, corrosion)
2) Fuses
3) Check-engine codes (OBD-II scan)
4) Air filter
5) Spark plugs
6) Coil packs
7) Vacuum leaks
8) Fuel pressure
9) Sensor failures (MAF, O2, TPS)

Common quick wins:

• Replace spark plugs
• Clean throttle body
• Clean MAF sensor
• Check coils
• Tighten battery terminals

If you want, I’ll post a full guide for each symptom.
 
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