Stalls, rough running, loss of acceleration power only when hot outside

Tiny
LINDSAYHAMBLY
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 138,000 MILES
This only happens when outside temp is mid 80s or higher. Car runs fine at first. After about 20 minutes it starts stalling, usually at a stop but has stalled while driving too. It always starts again, but begins to run very rough and has very little acceleration power. It also doesn't want to shift. The more you drive it the worse the problems get. If you leave it sit overnight, it's fine until the temp rises again. My mechanic has replaced the plugs and the crankshafts sensor. Most recently, the trouble code that came up indicated the PCM was bad, so that was replaced also. The problems continue. Please help!
Monday, July 30th, 2012 AT 12:38 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Has anyone ever done a back pressure test on the exhaust?Do you ever have to let up on the gas for the transmission to shift?
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Monday, July 30th, 2012 AT 12:45 AM
Tiny
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I just bought the car, so no back pressure test has been done. I haven't driven it a lot, but it doesn't seem to matter how you push the gas pedal in terms of getting it to shift. I've tried easing on the pedal and also pushing it hard which just results in it hesitating then eventually slamming into drive. The rpms Gauge doesn't go up when it won't shift like I've seen with a bad tranny.
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Monday, July 30th, 2012 AT 3:38 AM
Tiny
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So are there any new codes?I would have a back pressure test done.
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Monday, July 30th, 2012 AT 4:18 AM

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