2004 Chevrolet Impala performance

100,900 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYDLUCY
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My car will hesitate then kick in on first gear, could it be my tranny?
May 15, 2015 at 3:42 AM
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HMAC300
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it might be but kind of doubt it, clean throttle plate on both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner. check fuel pressure with a gauge most auto parts rent it. if it continues scan for codes
May 15, 2015 at 5:53 AM
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JAYDLUCY
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Thanks for the advice, I cleaned a lot of gunk out but now the doesn't run, it will not turn over
Jun 2, 2015 at 9:07 AM
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HMAC300
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check battery for condition including load test. check all fuses under hood
Jun 2, 2015 at 9:17 AM
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JAYDLUCY
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Did that, battery and fuses are good
Jun 2, 2015 at 9:48 AM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes then have a pro look at it as it may have engine damage.
Jun 2, 2015 at 11:45 PM
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JAYDLUCY
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Thanks for the advice, thanks to you I now will be replacing the throttle body because carb cleaner is the last thing to use on a throttle body as per real experts, so I will never be asking for your advice again
Jun 8, 2015 at 2:39 AM
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HMAC300
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choke cleaner not carb cleaner it doesn't hurt a thing some companies call it fuel injection cleaner but its' the same thing.
Jun 8, 2015 at 5:01 AM
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