Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 1549

6E–411

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Cuts Out, Misses Symptom

  (Cont'd)

Step

No

Yes

Value(s)

Action

11

1. Visually/physically inspect for the following

conditions:

D

Restricted air intake system.  Check for a
possible collapsed air intake duct, restricted
air filter element, or foreign objects blocking
the air intake system.

D

Large vacuum leak.  Check for a condition that
causes a large vacuum leak, such as an
incorrectly installed or faulty PCV valve or
brake booster hose disconnected .

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 9

12

Check the injector connections.  If any of the injectors
are connected to an incorrect cylinder, correct as
necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 13

13

1. Perform the “Injector Coil/Balance Test” in 

Fuel

Metering System.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 14

14

1. Check for fuel in the pressure regulator vacuum

hose.

2. If fuel is present, replace the fuel pressure regulator

assembly.  Refer to 

Fuel Metering System.

3. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 15

15

1. Check for proper ignition voltage output with spark

tester J 26792 (ST-125).  Refer to 

Electronic Ignition

System for the procedure.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 16

16

1. Remove spark plugs.  Check for wet plugs, cracks,

wear, improper gap, burned electrodes, or heavy
deposits.  Refer to 

Electronic Ignition System.

NOTE: If spark plugs are gas or oil fouled, the cause of
the fouling must be determined before replacing the
spark plugs.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 17

17

1. Check for a loose ignition coil ground and ION

Sensing module circuit.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 18

18

1. Check ignition coils for cracks or carbon tracking.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 19

19

Using a Tech 2, monitor the TP 1, 2 angle with the
engine idling.

Is the TP angle at the specified value and steady?

8 

∼

 10%

Go to 

Step 20

Refer to 

DTC

P0123 for

further

diagnosis

SECTION

6E–412

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Cuts Out, Misses Symptom

  (Cont'd)

Step

No

Yes

Value(s)

Action

20

1. Check the PCV valve for proper operation.  Refer to

Crankcase Ventilation System.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 21

21

1. Check the transmission range switch circuit.  Use a

Tech 2 and be sure the Tech 2 indicates that the
vehicle is in drive with the gear selector in drive or
overdrive.

2. If a problem is found, diagnose and repair the

transmission range switch as necessary (refer to
4L30-E Automatic Transmission Diagnosis).

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 22

22

1. Check the following engine mechanical items.

Refer to 

Engine Mechanical for diagnosis

procedures:

D

Low compression

D

Sticking or leaking valves

D

Worn camshaft lobe(s)

D

Camshaft drive belt slipped or stripped

D

Incorrect valve timing

D

Worn rocker arms

D

Broken valve springs

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 23

23

1. Check for faulty motor mounts.  Refer to 

Engine

Mechanical for inspection of mounts.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 24

24

1. Review all diagnostic procedures within this table.
2. If all procedures have been completed and no

malfunctions have been found, review/inspect the
following:

D

Visual/physical inspection

D

Tech 2 data

D

Freeze Frame data/Failure Records butter

D

All electrical connections within a suspected
circuit and/or system

3. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Contact

Technical

Assistance

SECTION

6E–413

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Hesitation, Sag, Stumble Symptom

 

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

DEFINITION:
Momentary lack of response as the accelerator is
pushed down.  Can occur at any vehicle speed.  Usually
most pronounced when first trying to make the vehicle
move, as from a stop sign.  May cause the engine to stall
if severe enough.

Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?

—

Go to 

Step 2

Go to 

OBD

System

Check

2

Was the “Electric Throttle Control (ETC) System
Check” performed?

—

Go to 

Step 3

Go to 

ETC

System

Check

3

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 4

4

Was a visual/physical check performed?

—

Go to 

Step 5

Go to

Visual/Physic

al Check

5

1. Check the fuel control heated oxygen sensors

(HO2S, B1S1 and B2S1).  The fuel control heated
oxygen sensors (HO2S) should respond quickly to
different throttle positions.  If they don’t, check them
for silicon or other contaminants from fuel or use of
improper RTV sealant.  The sensors may have a
white powdery coating.

Silicon contamination causes a high but false
HO2S signal voltage (rich exhaust indication).
The PCM will then reduce the amount of fuel
delivered to the engine, causing a severe
derivability problem.  For more information, refer
to 

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Sensors.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step  6

6

1. Check the fuel pressure.  Refer to 

Fuel System

Pressure Test.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 7

7

Observe the TP 1, 2 angle display on the Tech 2 while
slowly increasing throttle pedal.

Does the TP angle display steadily increase from 8 

∼

10% at closed throttle to 90 

∼

 92% at WOT?

—

Go to 

Step 8

Go to 

Step 9

8

Monitor the long term fuel trim on the Tech 2.

Is the long term fuel trim significantly in the negative
range (rich condition)?

—

Go to 

Step 9

Go to 

Step 10

9

1. Check items that can cause the engine to run rich.

Refer to 

Diagnostic Aids in DTC P0172 Diagnostic

Support.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 11

SECTION

6E–414

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Hesitation, Sag, Stumble Symptom

  (Cont'd)

Step

No

Yes

Value(s)

Action

10

1. Check items that can cause the engine to run lean.

Refer to 

Diagnostic Aids in DTC P0171 Diagnostic

Support.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 11

11

1. Check for proper ignition voltage output with spark

tester J 26792 (ST-125).  Refer to 

Electronic Ignition

System for the procedure.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 12

12

1. Check for a loose ignition coil ground and ION

Sensing module circuit.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 13

13

1. Check the ignition coils for cracks or carbon

tracking.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 14

14

1. Remove spark plugs and check for wet plugs,

cracks, wear, improper gap, burned electrodes, or
heavy deposits.  Refer to 

Electronic Ignition

System.

NOTE: If spark plugs are gas or oil fouled, the cause of
the fouling must be determined before replacing the
spark plugs.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 15

15

1. Check the PCM grounds for clearness, tightness

and proper routing.  Refer to the PCM wiring
diagrams in Electrical Diagnosis.

2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 16

16

1. Check the MAF sensor connections.
2. If a problem is found, replace the faulty terminals as

necessary.  Refer to 

Electrical Diagnosis for wiring

repair procedures.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 17

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