Runs bad

Tiny
WAYNE DILLON
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  • 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
1990 cadilac tuned up starts fine when you give it a little gas it loses power and runs rough
Friday, February 18th, 2011 AT 7:27 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating********, bogging, misfiring etc. 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 9:20 AM

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