Car wont accelerate beyond 65mph

2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER
129,000 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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WOODSTOCK17
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I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally, manual transmission, and it wont accelerate beyond 65mph, the engine just revs but will not go faster. If I slowly push on the accelerator then it will accelerate slowly. What is happening?
Feb 7, 2011 at 8:44 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.
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.
Feb 7, 2011 at 9:02 PM