Checks
| Action
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DEFINITION: The engine has a power variation under a steady throttle or cruise.
The vehicle feels as if speeds up and slows down with no movement of the accelerator
pedal.
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Preliminary Checks
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• | Ensure the vehicle operator understands the transmissions torque converter
clutch (TCC) operation, if equipped. |
• | Ensure the vehicle operator understands the A/C compressor clutch operation,
if equipped. |
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Sensor Checks
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• | Test for correct operation of the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). |
• | Test for correct operation and performance of the oxygen sensor. |
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Fuel System Checks
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• | Inspect for a lean or rich engine condition. |
| Using a scan
tool observe the oxygen sensor output while operating the vehicle under the symptom
condition. |
• | Inspect for correct operation of the LPG fuel injectors. Refer to: |
• | Make sure that the manual shut-off valve is fully open. |
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