Hesitation, Sag, Stumble: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Were the Important Preliminary Checks performed? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to "IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY CHECKS " |
| 2 |
Is the problem found? |
379 - 393 kPa (55 - 57 psi) | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
| 3 | Repair or replace any components as needed. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 4 |
Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Repair or replace any components as needed. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 6 |
Does the test light blink on all connectors? |
- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 |
Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 8 | Measure the resistance of each fuel injector. The resistance will increase slightly at higher temperatures. Is the fuel injector resistance within the value specified? |
11.6 - 12.4 Ω | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Replace any of the fuel injectors with a resistance that is out of specifications. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 10 | Perform an injector balance test. Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | Replace any restricted or leaking fuel injectors. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 12 | Check the fuel system pressure after a cold start or during moderate or full throttle acceleration. Is the fuel pressure within specifications? |
379 - 393 kPa (55 - 57 psi) | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 13 | Repair the restriction in the fuel system or replace the faulty fuel pump. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 14 |
Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 |
| 15 | Repair or replace any ignition components as needed. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 16 |
Are all checks and needed repairs complete? |
12 - 16 V | System OK | - |