Possible Causes & Corrections:
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- Check thermostatic air cleaner damper door for proper operation.
- Ensure park/neutral switch is properly adjusted.
- Check for intermittent open or short to ground in Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) or HEI by-pass circuits.
- Check canister purge system for proper operation.
- Check ESC system for proper operation.
- Check EGR system for proper operation.
- Ensure initial ignition timing is properly set.
- Using Spark Tester (ST-125), check for adequate spark output.
- Check O2 sensor for lead or RTV sealant contamination. Such contamination causes a false high voltage signal to ECM, which responds by leaning air/fuel ratio.
- Check in-line fuel filter. Replace if dirty or clogged.
- Check fuel for water contamination. Ensure fuel system pressure is correct at all engine speeds.
- Remove spark plugs, and check for wet plugs, cracks, improper gap, burned electrodes or heavy carbon deposits. Also check condition of distributor cap, rotor and spark plug wires.
- Check A/C for excessive charge.
- Check for restricted exhaust system.