2002 Chevy Monte Carlo Hesitation

2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
237,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHARD LANGER
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When climbing an incline or will driving at normal speed and then exceleraite the car hesitate before going. feels like a lack of gas or it doesn't want to shift down.
Nov 8, 2010 at 10:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock 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 it
Nov 9, 2010 at 4:47 AM
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