Car hesitating or lacking power when accelerating

120,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DENNIS MALITONI
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i got my used Mazda last year in August and after a short while i noticed that it hesitates when accelerating, especially uphill.

So far i have checked and done the following:
1. Changed my spark plugs.
2. Changed my air filter.
3. Changed my fuel pump.
4. Moded my catalytic converter (put straight pipe).
5. Cleaned the throttle position sensor, air flow sensor.
i have also had my car checked on a diagnosis machine twice and no errors have showed up. none of the above solutions have worked

Please help
May 6, 2019 at 12:27 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a MAF sensor that is bad (cleaning will not help) or you have low fuel pressure. here is a guide that will help walk us down the first things to check:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please run down this guide and report back.
May 7, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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