Poor Acceleration; D, D3, R; Stall Speed Low; Engine Doesn't Rev High RPM; Transmission Doesn't Upshift Under Hard Acceleration

Poor acceleration; in D, D3, and R; stall speed low; engine does not rev to high rpm; transmission dose not upshift under hard acceleration

Engine output low

VTEC rocker arms defective

Restricted intake

Restricted exhaust

Torque converter clutch piston defective

Notes

Check the stall speed.

Notes

Check the engine control system.

Notes

Check fuel pressure Testing and Inspection.

Notes

Check for exhaust restriction.

Notes

Check for intake restriction.

Notes

J35Z3 engine; Check the variable cylinder management rocker arms Variable Cylinder Management Rocker Arm Test (J35Z2 Engine).

Notes

J35Z2 engine; Check the VTEC rocker arms VTEC Rocker Arm Test (J35Z3 Engine).

Notes

Replace the torque converter.