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NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, see appropriate SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article for testing procedures.

Check ignition timing adjustment. See THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH, IGNITION TIMING & IDLE SPEED in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
Check Throttle Position (TP) sensor adjustment. See THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH, IGNITION TIMING & IDLE SPEED in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
Check battery and charging system. See appropriate GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS.
Check fuel pump circuit.
Check fuel injector circuits.
Check Idle Air Control Valve-Auxiliary Air Control (IACV-AAC) valve circuit.
Check Idle Air Control Valve-Fast Idle Control Device (IACV-FICD) (where equipped).
Check ignition circuit.
Check Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.
Check Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor circuit.
Check Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor circuit.
Check front Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) circuit.
Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit.
Check Throttle Position (TP) sensor circuit.
Check ECM power supply and ground circuits.
Check Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch circuit.
Check fuel pressure regulator. See FUEL SYSTEM in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article.
Check EVAP system.
Check PCV system.