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Acceleration problem

Tiny
CHARLES KIDWELL
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  • 2001 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 145,000 MILES
I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan. I was going slow in traffic and when I tried to accelerate, the car would not go over 25 miles per hour. What is the cause of this problem and how can I fix it?
Thursday, November 18th, 2010 AT 8:29 PM

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Tiny
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
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Thursday, November 18th, 2010 AT 8:31 PM

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