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Poor Acceleration

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F2 section = 1.8L K8-ZE V6 engine.

Troubleshooting Guide

Poor Acceleration (STEP 13–16)

1
STEP 13: Change to another brand of fuel; does condition improve?
Yes
Change to another brand of fuel
No
2
STEP 14: Is A/C cut-off control system OK? (page F2-135)
No
Repair or replace
Yes
3
STEP 15: Is variable resonance induction system (VRIS) OK? (page F2-101)
No
same as step 2
Yes
4
STEP 16: Try a known good ECM and check if condition improves (page F2-141)

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