6E1-100 DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Cuts Out, Misses Symptom
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
DEFINITION: Steady pulsation or jerking that follows engine speed; usually more pronounced as engine load
increases.
1
Was the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
performed? -
Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
2
1. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
-
Verify Repair Go to Step 3
3
Was a visual/physical check performed?
-
Go to Step 4
Go to Visual/
Physical
Check
4
Check the ECM grounds to verify that they are clean and
tight. Refer to the ECM wiring diagrams in Electrical
Diagnosis.
Was a problem found?
-
Verify repair Go to Step 5
5
Monitor "02 Status" on the Scan Tool.
Is the "02 Status" in the rich condition (If applicable) ? Go to Step 6 Go to Step 7
6
Check items that can cause the engine to run rich.
Refer to "Diagnostic Aids" in Diagnostic Trouble Code 45
(If applicable).
Was a problem found?
-
Verify repair Go to Step 9
7 Is the "02 Status" significantly in the lean condition (If
applicable)?
- Go to Step 8 Go to Step 9
8
Check items that can cause the engine to run lean.
Refer to Diagnostic Aids in Diagnostic Trouble Code 44 (If
applicable).
Was a problem found?
-
Verify repair Go to Step 9
9
1. Check for incorrect idle speed. Ensure that the
following conditions are present:
• Engine fully warm.
• Accessories are OFF.
2. Using a Scan Tool, monitor the IAC position.
Is the IAC position within the specified values?
Between
5 and 50
counts Go to Step 11 Go to Step 10