my geo once warmed up will not go hardly 5mph

1993 GEO PRIZM
120,000 MILES
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BRIANL
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I took it to a mechanic and had them put it on the computer
he said the alterntor was bad and battery , I new the battery was , but not the alterntor. I replaced both and it still did not fix , I was told if both were not working right the computer and sensors would not work properly.When I replaced the battery I left the neg. off for a little bit to reset the compter. I have no clue , was thinking EGR valve or oxygen sensor.Is there a way to test either one.

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Poor Boy with no wheels


Oct 13, 2011 at 10:57 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like a clogged cat converter. I would go to a different shop that has more expierence with driveability issue. It is a simple check to perform.

Roy
Oct 13, 2011 at 11:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the exhaust system for restriction catalytic converter could be clogged-up-start here
Oct 13, 2011 at 11:05 PM
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BRIANL
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Thanks for the info , How do check to se if the converter is clogged

Brian
Oct 14, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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a shop can do a vacuum test to confirm. easy test.

Roy
Oct 14, 2011 at 3:03 PM
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