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Poor Acceleration

Most likely causes are ignition system, incorrect air/fuel mixture or poor compression. Other causes may be fuel supply and plugged exhaust.

  1. Connect scan tool to data link connector, located under instrument panel. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). Turn ignition off. If no DTCs exist, go to next step. If DTCs exist, go to appropriate test in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - SEBRING COUPE & STRATUS COUPE - 2.4L article.
  2. Using scan tool, perform actuator tests No. 1, 2, 3 and 4: INJECTOR. See ACTUATOR TESTS  . If all injectors actuate, go to next step. If any injector does not actuate, see DTC P0201-P0204: INJECTOR CIRCUIT under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - SEBRING COUPE & STRATUS COUPE - 2.4L article.
  3. Check timing using scan tool and perform actuator test No. 17: BASIC IGNITION TIMING. See ACTUATOR TESTS  . If timing is within specification, go to next step. If timing is not within specification, check that Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and timing cover are positioned properly. Recheck idle.
  4. Using scan tool, check data list items 11, 13, 14, 21, 25 and 59. See DATA LIST REFERENCE  . If all data list items are okay, go to next step. If any data list item is not okay, repair or replace as necessary. Recheck idle.
  5. Using scan tool, perform actuator test No. 10: EGR SOLENOID. See ACTUATOR TESTS  . If EGR solenoid is okay, go to next step. If EGR solenoid is not okay, repair or replace as necessary. Recheck idle.
  6. Using scan tool, check data list item 11: HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (FRONT). See DATA LIST REFERENCE  . Voltage should fluctuate between 0-0.4 volt and 0.6-1.0 volts at idle at operating temperature. If voltage is not as specified, go to next step. If voltage is as specified, go to step  8 .
  7. Check fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE TEST under FUEL SYSTEM in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - SEBRING COUPE & STRATUS COUPE article. If fuel pressure is not as specified, repair or replace as necessary. Recheck idle. If fuel pressure is as specified, check intake manifold gasket, air inlet hose, vacuum lines, and PCV valve. Check injectors for clogging. Repair as necessary. Recheck idle.
  8. Check fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE TEST under FUEL SYSTEM in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - SEBRING COUPE & STRATUS COUPE article. If fuel pressure is as specified, check ignition coils, spark plugs, spark plug cables. Check compression, air filter, fuel lines and fuel filter. Check exhaust system for blockage. Repair as necessary. Recheck idle. If fuel pressure is not as specified, repair or replace as necessary. Recheck idle.
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