Inspection/Tests
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DEFINITION: Engine power variation under steady throttle or cruise. Feels like the vehicle speeds up and slows down with no change in the accelerator pedal position.
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Preliminary
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Sensor/System
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Notice: Refer to Silicon Contamination of Heated Oxygen Sensors Notice in the Preface section.
• | Inspect for the following that may cause the engine to run rich: |
Notice: Refer to Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Notice in the Preface section. - | Any water intrusion in the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector |
- | The engine oil contaminated by fuel |
- | An evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge condition |
- | Any vacuum hoses that are split, kinked, or improperly connected |
- | An air intake duct that is collapsed or restricted |
• | Inspect for the following conditions that may cause the engine to run lean: |
Notice: Refer to Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Notice in the Preface section. - | Any water intrusion in the HO2S connector |
- | An exhaust leak between the HO2S and the engine--Refer to
Exhaust Leakage
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- | Any vacuum hoses that are split, kinked, or improperly connected |
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Fuel System
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• | Verify that each injector harness is connected to the correct injector or cylinder. Relocate injector harnesses as necessary. |
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Ignition System
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• | In order to properly inspect the spark plugs or to correct a condition, refer to the following procedures: |
• | Remove spark plugs and inspect for the following conditions: |
- | Verify that the spark plugs are of the correct type. |
• | An improper spark plug gap will cause a driveability condition. Gap the spark plugs using a wire gage gap tool. |
• | Determine the cause of the fouling before replacing the spark plugs. |
• | Inspect for damaged or misaligned spark plug boots. |
• | Inspect the electronic ignition (EI) module for proper ground connection. |
• | Monitor the Misfire Current Counters while driving the vehicle in the conditions that the symptom occurred. If a misfiring cylinder can be located, use the DTC P0300 table for diagnosis. Refer to
DTC P0300
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Engine Mechanical
| Inspect for excessive crankshaft endplay that will cause the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor reluctor wheel to move out of alignment with the CKP sensor. Refer to
Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
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result in any of the following conditions:
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Additional Inspections
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• | Visually and physically inspect vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, and proper connections and routing as shown on the Vehicle Emission Control Information label. |
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