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Check the following:

1. Vacuum (intake air) leaks

2. Air flow sensor plate potentiometer faulty [1]

3. Air flow sensor screen damaged or incorrectly installed

4. Fuel distributor control plunger binding

5. Fuel distributor faulty

6. Throttle plate potentiometer faulty [1]

7. Full throttle switch faulty or incorrectly adjusted [1]

8. Fuel pressure incorrect

9. Fuel injector(s) clogged

10. Intake air pre-heat thermostat faulty [2]

11. Coolant temperature sensor and wiring [1]

12. Throttle plate not opening fully

13. Accelerator pedal or cable binding

[1] For testing procedure refer to, COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS.

[2] For testing procedure refer to, EMISSION SYSTEMS.