Heavy Acceleration Test
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To carry out this test, proceed as follows:
- Accelerate hard from 0-64 km/h (0-40 mph).
- Decelerate in a lower gear.
- The symptom is torque related if duplicated while carrying out this test.
- If the source of the symptom has been identified as a result of this test, proceed to the appropriate article for further diagnosis and repair. For driveline concerns, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . For engine concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . For transmission/transaxle concerns, see appropriate MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION or Refer to the appropriate Transmission article for the procedure. If the source has not been identified, continue with the road test.