loosing power

127,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRYSTAL STERNS
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my 1994 suburban will not accelerate it goes up and down im pulling a u haul trailer on the interstate
Jan 9, 2011 at 4:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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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.
False air leakage.
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
Jan 9, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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CHRYSTAL STERNS
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ok well im on the road now what should i do
Jan 9, 2011 at 5:09 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You also could have overheated the transmission and fried the transmission. You need to have it towed to a shop for inspection and diagnosis.
Jan 9, 2011 at 5:44 PM
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