Surges Or CHUGGLES
- Check ignition system and grounds.
- Check PCM and ignition grounds.
- Check for intermittent open or short to ground in Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) circuit.
- Check canister purge system for proper operation.
- Check for contaminated fuel.
- Check for restricted fuel filter.
- Check fuel pressure.
- Remove spark plugs and check for wet plugs, cracks, improper gap, burned electrodes or heavy carbon deposits. Also, check condition of distributor cap, rotor and spark plug wires.
- Check for injector leakage and connections.
- Check for intermittent EGR at idle.
- Check for incorrect charging system voltage.
- Check for faulty PCV operation.
- Check for faulty throttle position sensor.
- Check oxygen sensor for silicone contamination from fuel or improper RTV sealant.
- Check for faulty MAP sensor.
- Check for faulty coolant temperature sensor.
- Use scan tester to ensure vehicle speed sensor reading matches actual vehicle speed.
- Check speedometer calibration.
- Check for rich or lean conditions. Drive vehicle at speed when complaint occurs.
- Check for faulty A/C operation.
- Check for faulty park/neutral switch.
- Check MAF sensor connections.
- Check vacuum line condition and connections.
- Check generator output voltage.
- Check for excessive use of additives in fuel.
- Check restricted exhaust system.
- Check HO2S.