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Searching in 1990 USDM TSRM.
Areas /Engine backfires — lean fuel mixture
EFI System

Engine backfires — lean fuel mixture

Lean backfire procedure.

Step-by-step guide available. Use this when the remedy table sends you to a troubleshooting procedure.
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Possible causes and remedies
Possible cause
Symptom matches EFI flowchart
Remedy
Follow the step-by-step TSRM troubleshooting procedure.