2003 Saab 9 3 Accelerating Hard Pulsates Chokes Sounds Clunking Noise

2003 SAAB 9-3
116,000 MILES
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When accelerating hard it pulsates or chokes and sounds like a clunking noise....but when driving easy it rides great
Mar 17, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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scan for codes and check fuelpressure first. clean throttle plate with choke cleaner on both sifdes.
Mar 17, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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