Automotive Flow Chart
Automotive Emissions System Diagnostic Flowchart
A detailed troubleshooting guide for resolving emissions-related diagnostic trouble codes, covering catalyst efficiency, EVAP system, and EGR system diagnostics
flowchart TD A[Emissions Issue] --> B[Check Engine Light] B -->|P0420-P0430| C[Catalyst Efficiency] B -->|P0440-P0457| D[EVAP System] B -->|P0400-P0408| E[EGR System] C -->|Low Efficiency| C1[Check O2 Sensors] C -->|Physical Damage| C2[Inspect Catalyst] C -->|Engine Misfire| C3[Check Engine] C1 -->|Bad Sensor| C4[Replace Sensor] C2 -->|Failed Cat| C5[Replace Catalyst] D -->|Leak Detected| D1[Smoke Test] D -->|Flow Issue| D2[Check Purge Valve] D -->|Cap Issue| D3[Check Gas Cap] D1 -->|Found Leak| D4[Repair/Replace] D2 -->|Stuck Valve| D5[Replace Valve] E -->|No Flow| E1[Check Valve] E -->|Flow Issue| E2[Check Passages] E -->|Electronic| E3[Check Solenoid] E1 -->|Carbon| E4[Clean/Replace] E2 -->|Clogged| E5[Clean Passages] C3 -->|Found Issue| C6[Repair Engine] D3 -->|Bad Cap| D6[Replace Cap] E3 -->|Failed| E6[Replace Solenoid]