Possible Causes & Corrections:
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- Check air filter and fuel filter. Replace if necessary. Check for incorrect fuel pressure.
- Check injector wires for short to ground at air cleaner.
- Check thermostatic air cleaner damper door for proper operation.
- Ensure initial ignition timing is properly set.
- Check TCC system for proper operation.
- Check ECM grounds.
- Check ESC system for excessive retard.
- Check EST system for proper operation.
- Ensure EGR valve is not always open.
- Check exhaust system for restrictions, such as a damaged or collapsed pipe, muffler or catalytic converter. See EXHAUST SYSTEM BACKPRESSURE under MECHANICAL INSPECTION in BASIC TESTING article.
- Check charging system output. Repair charging system if voltage is less than 9 volts or more than 16 volts.
- Check MAP sensor output.
- Using Spark Tester (ST-125), check for available secondary voltage.
- Check engine valve timing and compression.
- Check engine for a worn camshaft.