2004 ISUZU TF SERIES Workshop Manual

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-349 
CUTS OUT, MISSES SYMPTOM 
 
DEFINITIONS: Steady pulsation or jerking that follows
engine speed; usually more pronounced as engine load
increases.

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 6E-350 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 
Step   Action  Value (s)  Yes  No 
9 
1.  Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".  
2.  Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-351 
Step   Action  Value (s)  Yes  No 
17 
Check for the following engine mechanical problems 
(refer to Engine Mechanical Section):  
  Low compression. -L

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 6E-352 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 
LACK OF POWER, SLUGGISH OR SPONGY SYMPTOM 
DEFINITIONS: Engine delivers less than expected
power. Attempting part-throttle acceleration results in 
littl

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-353 
Step   Action  Value (s) Yes  No 
7 
Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check for the 
following conditions.  
  Objects blocking the air cleaner.

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 6E-354 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 
Step   Action  Value (s) Yes  No 
15 
Check items that can cause the engine to run lean. Refer to 
DTC P0171 "O2 Sensor System Too Lean (Bank 1)" or DTC

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-355 
Step   Action  Value (s) Yes  No 
24 
Is the ECM programmed with the latest software release?  
If not, download the latest software to the ECM using the

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 6E-356 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 
DETONATION/SPARK KNOCK SYMPTOM 
DEFINITIONS: A mild to sever ping, usually worse
under acceleration. The engine makes a shape metallic
knocking sound tha