2000 Hyundai Sonata

2000 HYUNDAI SONATA
17,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KIMBERLAM7
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WE REPLACED THE SPARKPLUGS, DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO AND THE CAR RAN FINE. NOW THE CAR IS SLUGGISH AND WONT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MILES AN HOUR.
Mar 13, 2010 at 1:52 AM
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RASMATAZ
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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.
Mar 13, 2010 at 9:55 PM
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