2002 Hyundai Sonata lost power

2002 HYUNDAI SONATA
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WARREN_E
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2002 Hyundai Sonata 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Was driving car, it lost power. I could barely drive it back home 2 blocks. After it lost power, it started making a noise that sounded similiar to running low on oil, but there is plenty of oil in it. The car will start, but it has very little power. What can I check to diagnose what the problem might be?
Feb 10, 2009 at 11:09 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Aside from having the PCM scanned for codes. It may have a partially plugged exhaust system. Try loosening the exhaust before the cat converter to let it out. See if it runs better. It will be loud but if itis restrictive it will have power back
Feb 11, 2009 at 12:08 AM
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WARREN_E
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I disconnected the exhaust like you suggested and no change


i have no means of getting code read sry

hope you can still help
Feb 11, 2009 at 4:55 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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There are way too many possibilities to just guess.... Need to have the codes read. Aside from basic tune up stuff and filters
Feb 11, 2009 at 7:49 AM
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