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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2003 🢒 Envoy - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.2L 🢒 Surges/Chuggles

Inspections

Action

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.

Preliminary Inspections
    • Refer to Symptoms - Engine Controls .
    • Be sure that the driver understands the torque converter clutch operation.
    • Be sure that the driver understands the A/C compressor operation.
    • Ensure that the transmission fluid is at the proper level.

Sensor/System

Display the scan tool parameters for the various engine controls sensors. Inspect for any abnormal readings.

Fuel System
    • Inspect 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 condition.
    • Lean -- The long term fuel trim will be more than 150.
    • Rich -- The long term fuel trim will be less than 115.
    • Test the fuel pressure while the condition exists. Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .
    • Inspect the in-line fuel filter for a restrictions.

Ignition System
    • Inspect the spark plugs. Remove the plugs and inspect for the following conditions:
    • Wetness
    • Cracks
    • Wear
    • Improper gap
    • Burned electrodes
    • Heavy deposits
        Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .

Additional
    • Inspect the control module grounds for being clean, tight, and in their proper locations. Refer to Power and Grounding Component Views in Wiring Systems.
    • Test the generator output voltage. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical in Engine Electrical.
    • Inspect the vacuum hoses for kinks or leaks.
    • Inspect the torque converter clutch (TCC) operation. Refer to Torque Converter Diagnosis in Automatic Transmission.
    • Inspect the exhaust system for a possible restriction. Refer to Restricted Exhaust in Engine Exhaust.