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Engine Misses or Hesitates Under Load

*** UPDATED BY TSB #289002 DATED MARCH 1990

Check the following:

1. Spark plug angle connectors [1]

2. Air flow sensor flap binding or faulty [2]

3. Intake air preheating system faulty [3]

4. Vacuum (intake air) leak

5. Low fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel System Pressure Test. Testing and Inspection

[1] Refer to TSB #289002 for parts update

[2] For testing procedure, refer to COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS.

[3] For testing procedure, refer to EMISSION CONTROLS.

NOTE: After each symptom, the sub-system that could be the source of the symptom are listed and should be checked in the order they are listed, beginning with #1.