Checks
| Action
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Definition:
The engine delivers less than the expected power. There is little or no increase
in speed when partially applying the accelerator pedal.
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Preliminary Checks
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• | Compare the vehicle with a similar unit. Make sure that the vehicle
has an actual problem. |
• | Check for dirt, or for air ducts being plugged. Clean and replace
if necessary. |
• | Inspect the transmission shift pattern and the down shift operation. |
• | Check the fuel quality. Refer to Fuel Systems. |
• | Check the engine oil level and quality. |
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Fuel System Checks
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• | Check the fuel supply to the injection pump and the fuel return
from the injection pump. Refer to
Fuel Supply System Check
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Exhaust System Checks
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• | Check the exhaust system for a possible restriction. Refer to
Exhaust Systems. |
• | Inspect the exhaust system for damaged or collapsed pipes. |
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Air Intake System
Checks
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• | Check for an air leakage or a restriction in the air inlet ducts
or the intake manifold. |
• | Check for a worn or a damaged turbo charger turbine wheel, shaft
or compressor wheel. |
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Engine Mechanical
Check
| Check the engine
for the following:
• | Improper or worn camshaft |
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Additional Checks
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• | Check the torque Converter Clutch (TCC) operation. |
• | Check the A/C operation. Refer to A/C Systems. |
• | Check the generator output voltage. Repair if less than 9 or more
than 16 volts. |
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