SPONSORED LINKS

2003 Pontiac Aztek car won't run right

Tiny
CHRISMHALL1991
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 PONTIAC AZTEK
  • 0.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 133,000 MILES
The car runs fine but when I try to give it full throttle it bogs down and has no power please tell me what this could be
Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 AT 8:16 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, February 12th, 2015 AT 5:54 AM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 47,643 POSTS
There are two main reasons the engine will bog, the first is the catalytic converter is clogged or the fuel pump is going out please follow these two guides to figure out which one it is and how to fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

We should change out the fuel filter first though, here is the location Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, July 1st, 2024 AT 7:04 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Low Power Content

Fix an Engine with Low Power!
VIDEO
Fix an Engine with Low Power!
Instructional repair video
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
GUIDE
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
The power your car's engine is producing is important. When you step on the gas you need your car to accelerate, mainly to keep you out of trouble when getting onto the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links