2000 Dodge Caravan acceleration

2000 DODGE CARAVAN
268,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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van acts like its starving of gas when the accelator is pushed. It will not go above 10 mph if you push down too fast. You have to push the accelerator down really slow and easy and easy for it to get to a desired speed. The oxygen sensors both have been changed. We were thinking it might be the throttle positioning sensor, the fuel sensor and now maybe the speed sensor. Let us know what you think! Thanks!
Feb 6, 2010 at 9:34 AM
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RASMATAZ
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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.
Feb 7, 2010 at 2:24 AM
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