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Surges Or CHUGGLES: Sensor/System

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  1. Monitor the Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S). The HO2Ss should respond quickly to different throttle positions. If not, inspect the HO2S for silicon or other contaminants from fuel or use of improper RTV sealant. Remove the HO2S and visually inspect the portion of the sensor exposed to the exhaust stream to check for contamination. The sensors may have a White powdery coating. Silicone contamination causes a high but false HO2S signal voltage which is a rich exhaust indication. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will reduce the amount of fuel delivered to the engine, causing a severe driveability problem.
  2. Inspect the Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor and related wiring.
  3. Inspect the air intake ducts for being collapsed, damaged areas, looseness, improper installation, or leaking especially between the MAF sensor and the throttle body.
  4. Monitor the 24X crank sensor and the CMP sensor signal present parameters on the scan tool. If both sensors are not responding, test each sensor feed circuit. Each sensor uses a separate supply circuit but are internally connected to power. Check all CKP sensor A and CMP sensor circuits for intermittents. Go to INTERMITTENTS  .
  5. Monitor the 3X crank sensor parameter on the scan tool. If the 3X crank sensor parameter is not responding, inspect the CKP sensor "B" and related circuits for intermittents. Inspect the Ignition Control (IC) circuit, IC timing control circuit, low resolution engine speed signal circuit and the low reference circuit for intermittents. If these circuits become open, or shorted may not set a DTC immediately, but are capable of causing driveability complaints.
  6. Check the CKP sensor "B" for an internal short. Go to ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under IGNITION SYSTEMS in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 3.4L ALERO, GRAND AM, IMPALA & MONTE CARLO article.
  7. Check the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system for proper operation.
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