99 Pontiac Montana bogging down

Tiny
PPOOLE3
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  • 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
I have a 99 pontiacv montana van with 3.4 v6 idles fine b ut when u press accelerator it bogs dowm
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 AT 5:57 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light?

Go to this link for more information: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

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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Thursday, August 18th, 2011 AT 12:28 PM

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