Trouble accelerating

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA
150,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PARVEEZ AHMED
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When I accelerate the car it is not moving fast at its desired speed.Catalytic Converter Problem?
Dec 16, 2019 at 1:30 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Yes, it could be the catalytic converter but needs to be confirmed. A back pressure test needs to be performed to confirm the converter is the issue.

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

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Dec 16, 2019 at 1:55 AM
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PARVEEZ AHMED
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Thank you so much.
Dec 16, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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