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Checks

Action

Definition: The engine delivers less than expected power. There is little or no increase in speed when partially applying the accelerator pedal.

Preliminary Checks

    • Refer to Important Preliminary Checks.
    • Compare customers vehicle with a similar unit. Make sure the customer has an actual problem.
    • Remove air filter and check for dirt, or for air ducts being plugged clean or, replace as necessary.
    • Transmission shift pattern and down shift operation.
    • Check fuel quality, refer to Fuel Specific Gravit Check.
    • Check engine oil level and quality.

Fuel System Checks

    • Check the fuel supply to injection pump and fuel return from injection pump. Refer to Fuel Systems.
    • Check fuel pump operation. Refer to Fuel Systems.
    • Check for faulty fuel injection nozzles. Refer to Fuel Systems.

Exhaust System Checks

    • Check the exhaust system for a possible restriction. Refer to Control Module Systems.
    • Inspect the exhaust system for damaged or collapsed pipes.

Air Intake System Checks

    • Check for an air leakage or restriction in air inlet ducks or intake manifold.
    • Check for a worn or damaged turbo charger turbine wheel, shaft or compressor wheel.

Engine Mechanical Check

Check the engine for the following:

    • Low compression
    • Improper valve timing
    • Improper or worn camshaft

Additional Checks

    • Check the control module grounds for being clean, tight, and in their proper location. Refer to Component Locations.
    • Check the torque Converter Clutch (TCC) operation.
    • Check the A/C operation. Refer to Control Module Systems.
    • Check the generator output voltage. Repair if less than 9 or more than 16 volts.