Symptoms
| Sensor/System
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Find the symptom in the left column and perform the test/inspection procedure in the right column, be sure to review each cell of the table to identify all tests for a symptom.
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| • | Hesitation, Sag, Stumble |
| • | Rough, Unstable, or Incorrect Idle and Stalling |
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| • | Inspect the MAF sensor for proper seating of the connector and terminals. |
| • | Ensure the quality of the MAP sensor vacuum source. |
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| • | Detonation/Spark Knock |
| • | Hesitation, Sag, Stumble |
| • | Rough, Unstable, or Incorrect Idle and Stalling |
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| • | Inspect for vacuum leaks and other unmetered air. |
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| • | Lack of Power, Sluggishness, or Sponginess |
| • | Detonation/Spark Knock |
| Monitor the Knock Sensor (KS) System for excessive spark retard activity. Refer to the Knock Sensor description within in the
Electronic Ignition (EI) System Description
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Hesitation, Sag, Stumble
| Inspect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor and the related wiring.
Inspect the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System for proper operation.
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| • | Lack of Power, Sluggishness, or Sponginess |
| • | Hesitation, Sag, Stumble |
| • | Rough, Unstable, or Incorrect Idle and Stalling |
| Inspect for contaminated oxygen sensor (O2S).
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Poor Fuel Economy
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| • | Inspect for proper tire inflation. |
| • | Inspect for a dirty or restricted air filter. |
| • | Acceleration rate too much or too often |
| • | Inspect for incorrect operation of the speedometer. |
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| • | Rough, Unstable, or Incorrect Idle and Stalling |
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