The car idols but won't accelerate

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CHARBABY377
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I put new spark plugs in and changed Fuel filter also I cleaned the fuel intake and it still won't accelerate ,it bogs down when attempts to accelerate , please help what else can I do
Nov 6, 2011 at 7:21 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Refer to this link for additional information: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates
Nov 6, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one do you have any codes?That is your first step seeing if there are any codes i need the exact code numbers not the code descriptions.If there arent any codes i would then see what the fuel pressure is if thats good i would check exhaust back pressure.Let me know what you find.
Nov 7, 2011 at 7:18 AM
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CHARBABY377
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Hello saturntech9,I cant drive it any where to get it put on the diagnosis machine,the check engine light comes on and goes off, I tried to pull out my yard and it cuts right off when I press on the gas
Nov 8, 2011 at 5:53 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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If your going to diagnose this your self your going to have to go to the auto parts store and see if they rent a scan tool.Also while your there rent a fuel pressure tester and lets see if your fuel pressure is low.Code readers are really cheap these days i have seen a basic code reader for 40 or under.You have to choices here you can get the tool and we can work thru this or you can call a tow truck and you can get it towed to theshop of your choice.Even if i was there with you i would still have to check stuff and see whats going on.So it idles perfect and when you hit the gas it boggs down and dies?That could also be a clogged exhaust possibly.
Nov 8, 2011 at 8:52 AM
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CHARBABY377
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Hello saturntech9 ,I have been pulling my hair out trying to find
Out what is going on with this car and I finally found out it was the catalytic converter , thank you for helping me to figure this
Problem out
Nov 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Your welcome thats what were here for glad you got it figured out.
Nov 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Also you need to find out what causes the Cat to get defective-you find the problem not the cause-
Nov 15, 2011 at 6:47 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Its so common for those cats to bad on those cars lol and really no reason for it i have found.
Nov 15, 2011 at 6:57 PM
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