I push on brake; and put it in Drive; and then press on the Gas; and it die's; and like not getting power.

1990 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
120,000 MILES
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JAMESGANG2020
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Have a 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 2 door hatch back 1.5 litter. I push on brake; and put it in drive; and then press on the gas; and it die's; like it is not getting any power. But if it is in park; and start it, then it will idle; and I can push on gas; and it runs. But after that I put it in Drive; and push on gas then it die's; and has like no power; but once in a while it may have power; and go. Any Suggestions?
Sep 7, 2012 at 12:21 PM
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HMAC300
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try cleaning throttle plate with choke cleaner on both sides first. then check fuel pressure and scan for codes.pressuer should be 38 psi at idle w/vacuum connected 47-50psi w/o vacuum connected at Idle.
Sep 7, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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