Inspection/Test
| Action
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DEFINITION: Steady
pulsation or jerking that follows engine speed, usually more pronounced as
engine load increases.
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Preliminary
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Fuel
System
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| • | Test the injectors. Refer to the following procedures: |
| • | Inspect any items which may cause an engine to run rich, long
term fuel trim significantly in the negative range. Refer to Diagnostic Aids
for DTC P0172. |
| • | Inspect any items which may cause an engine to run lean, long
term fuel trim significantly in the positive range. Refer to Diagnostic Aids
for DTC P0171. |
| • | Inspect for fuel in the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose. |
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Sensor/System
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- Inspect for conditions which cause an incorrect idle speed:
| • | A restricted air intake system |
- Inspect the TP sensor and the related circuit wiring. Refer to
DTC P0123 Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage
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- Monitor the 24X crankshaft position (CKP) and camshaft position
(CMP) sensors on scan tool. If both are not responding, test the sensor feed
circuit. Both sensors use a separate feed circuit but are internally connected
to power. Test all 24X and CMP sensor circuits for intermittents. Refer
to
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems.
- Monitor the 3X parameter on the scan tool. If the 3X is not responding,
inspect the 7X CKP sensor and circuits for intermittents. Inspect the IC circuit,
bypass circuit, 3X reference high circuit, and the 3X reference low circuit
for intermittents. If these circuits become open, or shorted may not set
a DTC immediately, but are capable of causing driveability complaints. Refer
to
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems.
- Test the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for proper operation.
- Test the PCV valve for proper operation.
- Inspect the Transaxle Internal Mode Switch input with the vehicle
in drive and the gear selector in drive or overdrive.
- Inspect the following for damage:
| • | Bent harmonic balancer interrupter rings |
| • | Damaged crankshaft position sensor |
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Ignition
System
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| • | Inspect for proper ignition voltage output using the following
steps: |
| 1. | Attach the J 26792
spark tester to engine ground. |
| 2. | Connect the spark plug end of the spark plug wire to the J 26792
spark tester; leave the
other end of the spark plug wire connected to the coil being tested. |
| 3. | Connect the spark plug end of the companion spark plug wire to
ground. |
The companion spark plug wire is the wire attached to the corresponding
coil tower.
| 4. | Crank the engine while observing the J 26792
spark tester; a spark should be observed. |
| 5. | Repeat the above steps for each coil. |
| • | If spark is not present at the coils, inspect for the following
conditions: |
| - | Coils--Cracks, carbon tracking/arcing, or a resistance value
outside the specified range. |
Coil Resistance
5000-8000ohms (5K-8Kohms) | - | Spark Plug wires--signs of arcing, cross firing, cracks,
carbon tracking, plug boot damage, pinched, improper routing, or a resistance
value outside the specified range. |
Spark Plug Wire Resistance
600ohms per foot (1 968ohms per meter).
| | Important: : Spraying the secondary ignition wires with a light mist of water may
help locate an intermittent problem. Ignition voltage will arc to ground when
a secondary component is faulty.
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| - | Defective ignition module. |
| - | Ignition system wiring--Loose ignition module feed or ground
connection, or damaged system wiring. |
| • | Remove spark plugs and inspect for the following conditions: |
| - | Burned or damaged electrodes |
| - | Improper heat range or reach |
| • | If spark plugs are gas or oil fouled, the cause of the fouling
must be determined before replacing the spark plugs. |
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Engine
Mechanical
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| • | Check the following engine mechanical concerns: |
| - | Sticking or leaking valves |
| - | Excessive oil in combustion chamber and leaking valve seals |
| - | A low cylinder compression |
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Additional
Checks
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| - | Inspect the exhaust system for damaged or collapsed pipes. |
| - | Inspect the mufflers for heat distress or internal failure. |
| - | Inspect for a plugged 3-way catalytic converter. |
| • | An engine miss condition can be caused by electromagnetic interference
(EMI) on the reference circuit. EMI can usually be detected by monitoring
the engine RPM with a scan tool. A sudden increase in
RPM with little change in the actual engine RPM indicates
EMI is present. If a problem exists, check the routing
of the secondary ignition wires near high voltage components and
ignition control circuits. |
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