car has no power

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SHARONKBOE
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my pt cruiser just had a new timing belt.....about 4 weeks ago....now just dogging down...it is a stick 2.4...gags out at 2800 rpm....can barely get up hill...moves on freeway...no smell or clutch slippage...what could it be
May 18, 2011 at 4:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light on?

Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating********,bogging,misfiring etc. 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.
Jun 14, 2011 at 11:16 PM
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