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 transmission's 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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| • | Check 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 FT will be more than 150. |
| • | Rich - The Long Term FT will be less than 115. |
| • | Check the in-line fuel filter for a restrictions. |
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Ignition
System Checks
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| • | Check the secondary ignition system and spark plugs. Remove the
plugs and inspect them for the following conditions: |
| • | Check the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor. |
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Additional
Checks
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| • | Check the Control Module grounds for being clean, tight, and in
their proper locations. |
| • | Check the generator output voltage. |
| • | Check the vacuum hoses for kinks or leaks. Refer to the Vehicle
Emission Control Information label. |
| • | Check for Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) operation. Refer to A
Diagnostic Starting Point - Automatic Transmission in Automatic Transmission. |
| • | Check the exhaust system for a possible restriction. Refer to
Restricted Exhaust
in Engine Exhaust. |
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