missing areas) in the accessory drive belt
(Abnormalities in the accessory drive system
and/or components may cause engine RPM
variations and lead to a misfire DTC. A
misfire code may be present without an actual
misfire condition).
Worn, damaged, or mis-aligned accessory
drive components or excessive pulley runout
and may lead to a misfire DTC.
A misfire code may be present without an
actual misfire condition.
Inspect the components, and repair or replace
as required.
Loose or improperly installed engine
flywheel or crankshaft balancer
A misfire code may be present without an
actual misfire condition.
Repair or replace the flywheel and/or
balancer as required.
Restricted exhaust system
A severe restriction in the exhaust flow can
cause significant loss of engine performance
and may set a DTC. Possible causes of
restrictions include collapsed or dented pipes
or plugged mufflers and/or catalytic
converters.
Repair or replace as required.
Improperly installed or damaged vacuum
hoses
Repair or replace as required.
Improper sealing between the intake manifold
and cylinder head or throttle body.
Replace the intake manifold, gaskets,
cylinder head, and/or throttle body as
required.
Improperly installed or damaged MAP sensor
The sealing grommet of the MAP sensor
should not be torn or damaged.
Repair or replace the MAP sensor as
required.
Damage to the MAP sensor housing and/or O-
ring seal
Replace the intake manifold.
Worn or loose valve rocker arms
The rocker arm bearing end caps and/or
needle bearings should be intact and in the
proper position.
Replace the valve rocker arms as required.
Worn valve lash adjusters
Replace the valve lash adjusters.
Stuck valves
Repair or replace as required.
2006 Hummer H3
2006 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52) - H3