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Engine has no power
Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” of this table.
Faulty ignition coil Ignition coil assembly in Section 6F.
Faulty knock sensor Knock sensor malfunction in this sec-
tion.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensorTP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sen-
sor in Section 6E.
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E.
Maladjusted accelerator cable play Accelerator cable adjustment in Sec-
tion 6E.
Low compression Previously outlined.
Dragging brakes Diagnosis table in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Diagnosis table in Section 7C.
Improper engine idling
or engine fails to idleFaulty ignition coil Ignition coil assembly in Section 6F.
Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” of this table.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty idle air control system Diagnostic Flow Table B-4
Faulty evaporative emission control sys-
temEVAP control system in Section 6E.
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty ECT sensor, TP sensor or MAP
sensorECT sensor, TP sensor or MAP sen-
sor in Section 6E.
Malfunctioning PCV system PCV system in Section 6F.
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Faulty EGR system (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E.
Low compression Previously outlined.
Engine hesitates
(Momentary lack of
response as the accel-
erator is depressed.
Can occur at all vehicle
speeds.
Usually most severe
when first trying to
make the vehicle move,
as from a stop sign.)Faulty ignition coil Ignition coil assembly in Section 6F.
Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” of this table.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensorTP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sen-
sor in Section 6E.
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E.
Low compression Previously outlined.
Surges
(Engine power variation
under steady throttle or
cruise.
Feels like the vehicle
speeds up and down
with no change in the
accelerator pedal.)Faulty ignition coil or high-tension cord Ignition coil assembly or high-tension
cords in Section 6F.
Variable fuel pressure Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty MAP sensor MAP sensor in Section 6E.
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E. Condition Possible Cause Reference Item
