Checks
| Action
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Definition: The engine
has a power variation under a steady throttle or cruise. The vehicle feels
as if it speeds up and slows down with no change in the accelerator
pedal position.
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Preliminary Checks
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| • | Be sure the driver understands the torque converter clutch operation. |
| • | Be sure the driver understands the A/C compressor operation. |
| • | Use the scan tool to make sure the reading of the Vehicle Speed
Sensor (VSS) matches the vehicle speedometer. This excludes vehicles with
electronic transmissions where some variation between the VSS and
the speedometer is normal. |
| • | Ensure that the transmissions fluid is at the proper level. |
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Sensor Check
| Display the scan tool parameters for the various engine
controls sensors. Check for any abnormal readings.
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Fuel System
Checks
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| • | Inspect for a rich or lean symptom that causes the condition.
Drive the vehicle at the speed of the complaint. Monitoring the fuel trim
will help identify the problem. |
| • | Lean - The long term fuel trim will be more than 150. |
| • | Rich - The long term fuel trim will be less than 115. |
| • | Inspect the in-line fuel filter for a restrictions. |
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Ignition System Checks
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| • | Inspect the secondary ignition system and spark plugs. Remove
the plugs and inspect them for the following conditions: |
| • | Inspect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. |
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Additional Checks
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| • | Inspect the control module grounds for being clean, tight, and
in their proper locations. |
| • | Inspect the generator output voltage. |
| • | Inspect the vacuum hoses for kinks or leaks. Refer to the Vehicle
Emission Control Information label. |
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