Acceleration problem

Tiny
ABDULLAH AL MAMUN
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  • 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 50,000 MILES
My car listed above is a Fielder model second generation with CVT. Problem is when initial acceleration I feel no power at 1,500 rpm's, my behind car overtake me. But after few seconds car is going fast to reach 100km at 2,000 rpm's. CVT fluid change 1 month back. Now what can I do how can I produce power at initial acceleration?
Friday, May 1st, 2020 AT 12:54 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Does it seem as though the transmission is slipping or anything like that? If not, is the check engine light staying on when the engine is running?

When I hear power loss, the first thing I suspect are low fuel pressure or a partially plugged catalytic converter. Has any of that been checked? Also, once you get up to speed, does it run normally?

If the check engine light stays on with the engine running, you need to scan the computer for diagnostic trouble codes. Here is a quick video showing how it's done:

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

I realize not everyone has a scanner, but often times, a parts store will scan it for you at no charge.

Next, take a look through this link. It explains the common symptoms of a catalytic converter issue. See if the things discussed mirror what you experience.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

Here is a link which explains how one is tested:

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

One last thing is fuel pressure. Here is a link that explains how in general it is tested:

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

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, May 1st, 2020 AT 7:15 PM

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