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No.12 Lack/Loss Of Power-Acceleration/Cruise: Notes

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF LACK/LOSS OF POWER-ACCELERATION/CRUISE

12 LACK/LOSS OF POWER - ACCELERATION/CRUISE
DESCRIPTION  Performance is poor under load (such as power down when climbing hills).
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Improper A/C system operation
  • Erratic signal or no signal from CMP sensor
  • Air leakage from intake-air system parts
  • Restriction in intake-air system
  • Intake air temperature too hot
  • Improper variable intake-air control operation
  • Improper variable tumble control operation
  • Improper operation of electronic throttle control system
  • Purge control solenoid malfunction
  • Improper EGR valve operation
  • Brake dragging
  • Erratic signal from CKP sensor
  • Low engine compression
  • Vacuum leakage
  • Poor fuel quality
  • Erratic signal to ignition coil
  • Engine overheating
  • Throttle body malfunction
  • Spark plug malfunction
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • Improper valve timing due to jumping out of timing belt
  • Improper variable valve timing control operation (L3)
  • Restriction in exhaust system
  • Intermittent open or short in fuel pump related circuit
  • Inadequate fuel pressure
  • Fuel pump mechanical malfunction
  • Fuel line restriction or clogging
  • Fuel leakage from fuel injector
  • Fuel injector clogging
  • Erratic signal from accelerator pedal position sensor
  • Erratic signal from TP sensor
  • Intermittent open or short circuit in MAF sensor, Accelerator pedal position sensor, TP sensor, IAT sensor and VSS
  • ATX malfunction (ATX)
  • Clutch slippage (MTX)
    WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system:
    • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. 
    • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". 

      (See  BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION  .) 

      (See  AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION  .) 

    CAUTION:
    • Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.