Did you check for a restricted exhaust system?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Restricted Exhaust System Check in Engine Controls - 3.5L

1. Remove the exhaust muffler with exhaust pipe and tail pipe.
2. Visually inspect the exhaust muffler.

Is the exhaust muffler faulty?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 3

Replace the exhaust muffler with exhaust pipe and tail pipe. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .

Does the vehicle still have a loss of power and/or internal rattles?

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Go to Step 4

System OK

Inspect the exhaust resonator pipe.

Is the exhaust resonator pipe faulty?

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Go to Step 5

System OK

Replace the exhaust resonator pipe. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .

Does the vehicle still have a loss of power and/or internal rattles?

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System OK