Checks 
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Definition:
The engine delivers less than expected power. There is little or no increase
in speed when partially applying the accelerator pedal. 
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Preliminary Checks 
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|     •  | Refer to Important Preliminary Checks. |  
  
|     •  | Compare customers vehicle with a similar unit. Make sure the customer
has an actual problem. |  
  
|     •  | Remove air filter and check for dirt, or for air ducts being plugged
clean or, replace as necessary. |  
  
|     •  | Transmission shift pattern and down shift operation.  |  
  
|     •  | Check fuel quality, refer to Fuel Specific Gravit  Check. |  
  
|     •  | Check engine oil level and quality. |  
  
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Fuel System
Checks 
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|     •  | Check the fuel supply to injection pump and fuel return from injection
pump. Refer to Fuel Systems. |  
  
|     •  | Check fuel pump operation. Refer to Fuel Systems. |  
  
|     •  | Check for faulty fuel injection nozzles. Refer to Fuel Systems. |  
  
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Exhaust
System Checks 
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|     •  | Check the exhaust system for a possible restriction. Refer to
  Control Module Systems. |  
  
|     •  | Inspect the exhaust system for damaged or collapsed pipes. |  
  
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Air Intake
System Checks 
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|     •  | Check for an air leakage or restriction in air inlet ducks or
intake manifold. |  
  
|     •  | Check for a worn or damaged turbo charger turbine wheel, shaft
or compressor wheel.  |  
  
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Engine Mechanical
Check 
 | Check the engine
for the following: 
|     •  | Improper or worn camshaft |  
  
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Additional
Checks 
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|     •  | Check the control module grounds for being clean, tight, and in
their proper location. Refer to Component Locations. |  
  
|     •  | Check the torque Converter Clutch (TCC) operation.  |  
  
|     •  | Check the A/C operation. Refer to Control Module Systems. |  
  
|     •  | Check the generator output voltage. Repair if less than 9 or more
than 16 volts.  |  
  
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