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Loss of Power

NOTE: The systems that could be the source of the symptoms are listed and should be checked in the order they are listed, beginning with # 1.

1. Fuel Supply
a. Fuel Filter
b. Contaminated Fuel
c. Fuel Pump
d. Injector Resistor
2. Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (7)
3. Air Intake System
a. Throttle Body
b. Intake Control System
4. Emission Controls
a. Catalytic Converter
5. Fuel Injectors (16)
6. Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (3)(5)
7. ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) (BU)

Back-up (BU) code used when the MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING LAMP is on. Jump the service check connector, if no code is displayed (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING LAMP stays on steady), the back-up system is in operation.

NOTE: On Canadian models the MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING LAMP is the CHECK ENGINE LAMP.