DEFINITION: Momentary lack of response as the accelerator is pushed down. Can occur at any vehicle speed. Usually most pronounced when first trying to make the vehicle move, as from a stop sign. May cause the engine to stall if severe enough.

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

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Go to the Powertrain (OBD) System Check

1. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found, correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.

Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?

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Was visual/physical check performed?

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Go to Visual /Physical check

1. Check Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S). The Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) should respond quickly to different throttle position. If they don't, check the HO2S for silicon or other contaminants from fuel or use of improper RTV sealant. The sensors may have a white powdery coating. Silicon contamination causes in a high but false HO2S signal voltage (rich exhaust indication). The PCM will then reduce the amount of fuel delivered to the engine, causing a severe driveability problem.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a repair required?

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1. Check fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Check .
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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Observe TP angle display on the scan tool while slowly increasing throttle pedal.

Does the TP angle display steadily increase from 0% at closed throttle to 100% at WOT?

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Monitor Long Term FT on the scan tool.

Is Long Term FT significantly in the negative range (Rich condition)?

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1. Check items that can cause the engine to run rich.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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1. Check items that can cause the engine to run lean.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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1. Check for proper ignition coil output voltage with spark tester J 26792 (ST 125):

1.1.	Clip the spark tester J 26792 to engine ground.

1.2.	Connect one end of a spark plug wire to the spark tester J 26792; connect the other end of the spark plug wire to the coil being tested.

1.3.	Connect one end of another spark plug wire to the other coil tower; connect the other end of the spark plug wire to ground.

1.4.	Crank the engine while observing the spark tester J 26792; a crisp blue spark should be observed.

1.5.	Repeat the above steps for each coil.

2. If adequate spark is not present at all coils, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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1. Check for loose ignition control module ground.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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1. Visually/Physically inspect secondary ignition wires. Check for the following conditions:

•	Check all Ignition wire resistances; should be less than the specified value.

•	Ignition wires for cross firing.

•	Ignition wires arcing to ground.

•	Ignition wires for improper routing.

•	Spraying the secondary ignition wires with a light mist of water may help locate an intermittent problem. Ignition components will arc to ground when a secondary component is faulty.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

15K ohms

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1. Check ignition coils for cracks or carbon tracking.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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1. Check ignition coil secondary resistance.
2. Replace any coil(s) which are not within the specified values.

Did any coil(s) require replacement?

5K to 8K ohms

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Important: If spark plugs are gas or oil fouled, the cause of the fouling must be determined before replacing the spark plugs.

1. Remove spark plugs and check for wet plugs, cracks, wear, improper gap, burned electrodes, or heavy deposits.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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1. Check PCM grounds for being clean, tight and in the proper locations. Refer to PCM Power and Ground Check .
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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1. Check MAF sensor connections.
2. If a problem is found, replace faulty terminals as necessary. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis for wiring repair procedures.

Was a problem found?

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1. Visually/physically check vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, and proper connections and routing as shown on Vehicle Emission Control Information label.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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1. Review all diagnostic procedures within this table.
2. If all procedures have been completed and no malfunctions have been found, review/inspect the following:

•	Visual/physical inspection.

•	Scan Tool data.

•	Freeze Frame data/Failure Records Data.

•	All electrical connections within a suspected circuit and/or system.

3. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

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Go to the Powertrain (OBD) System Check

Replace the TP sensor.

Is Action complete?

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Operate the vehicle to duplicate conditions present when the original symptom was noted.

Is symptom still present?

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Repair complete.