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1996 Chevy Cavalier Cavalier not getting power. Possibly c

Tiny
JESSEROGERS
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
My 1996 cavalier is not getting a lot of power around 20 mph. It is not my transmission I know that but I think it may be the catalytic converter. Has anyone had any similar trouble?
Monday, April 19th, 2010 AT 11:33 AM

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Tiny
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Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging etc. Could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
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.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 AT 3:13 AM

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