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Engine No Power

Tiny
AQUEEL
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  • 2006 FIAT STILO
Engine Performance problem 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 60 000 miles

my car starts but does not rev. Engine malfunction light stays on while idling. Picks up fault on throttle body. This was replaced but problem persists. This problem started when I changed the plugs, oil filter and air filter.
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Friday, July 16th, 2010 AT 12:19 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This sounds like the catalytic converter is plugged up not allowing the exhaust to escape from the engine.

Here are two guides the can help confirm the problem and get it fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

and

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

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
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