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1996 Chevy Cavalier No Acceleration

Tiny
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 93,000 MILES
Yesterday, my car suddenly stopped having the ability to accelerate. I was exiting from the freeway, and heard a sound like a piece of heavy metal in a dryer. Like a piece of the engine just canme undone and started jiggling freely. Now I can't accelerate, but the speedometer goes up when I press the gas. Also when I shift to park, the engine makes a similar but less intense sound.
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 AT 4:39 PM

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Tiny
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Have the throttle position and vehicle speed sensor /MAP sensor to include the exhaust system for restriction
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 AT 7:06 PM
Tiny
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Is that going to fix it? I really don't know anything about cars and I would take it to a mechanic, but I'm in college, out of money. Ect. I just need to get it running to get to school and back every day. So could you please explain to me what that's going to do?
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Sunday, February 24th, 2008 AT 1:34 PM
Tiny
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The throttle position sensor might fix the hesitation
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Sunday, February 24th, 2008 AT 10:31 PM

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