Slow accelaration

Tiny
DJGREEN12
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  • 1978 PLYMOUTH VOLARE
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,258 MILES
Well I have a 78 plymouth volare it has been idleing real low and the accelaration is slow I changed the spark plugs and wires that didnt help
Friday, February 18th, 2011 AT 3:44 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
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Friday, February 18th, 2011 AT 4:10 AM

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